Watch: Northern Iowa beats Texas on half-court buzzer beater

Northern Iowa upset Texas thanks to a half-court buzzer beater.

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Northern Iowa survived and advanced.

The No. 11 Panthers upset the No. 6 Texas Longhorns 75–72 on a half-court buzzer beater from Paul Jesperson. The teams traded the lead late in the game, but after an Isaiah Taylor layup tied the game at 72, Jesperson took the inbounds pass and let fly the game-winner from beyond half-court.

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Northern Iowa will play Texas A&M in the next round.