Watch: Buzzer-beater sends MSU Mankato to NCAA Elite Eight

Originally posted on FanNation Bring Me The Sports
By Joe Nelson | Last updated Mar 19, 2024 11:14 PM ET

Mankato experienced March Madness at its best as they advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight on buzzer-beater Tuesday night.

Trailing Northwest Missouri State 42-41 with five seconds on the clock and the Bearcats at the line for a one-and-one, Minnesota State-Mankato grabbed the rebound on the missed free throw, raced up the court and Malik Washington dished to Elijah Hazekamp for a buzzer-beating jumper to win it.

Here's the replay from the online stream:

Just WOW! pic.twitter.com/MCxctgy5Vc
— NSIC (@NorthernSunConf) March 20, 2024

Here are two more views of the shot from the Mavericks:

Two angles of Hazekamp’s buzzer beater that sent Minnesota State to the Elite 8. @ElijahHazekamp3 #KeepDancing | #RollMavs | #HornsUp pic.twitter.com/zAGNVmBUUB
— MSU Men's Basketball (@MinnStMBBall) March 20, 2024

Here's another view of the winning shot from the stands:

Mavs win at the buzzer! pic.twitter.com/ZrWRQ8zhlz
— Coach Doose (@DooseNeil) March 20, 2024

Mankato made just 18 shots all game and Hazekamp was 0-for-6 shooting before burying the game-winner to knock out fourth-ranked Northwest Missouri State,.

The Mavericks, now 32-2 and ranked No. 2 in the country, will play in the Elite Eight in Evansville, Ind., March 26-30. They won't know when and who they play until the Division II Men's Basketball Committee re-seeds the final eight teams.

This article first appeared on FanNation Bring Me The Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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