UNI Destroys Brackets Everywhere

((HT: KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids))

Ali Farokhmanesh, Northern Iowa's first-round hero with his 3 against UNLV, had the biggest play of all- knocking down a 3-pointer in transition with the shot clock and game clock still in the 30s that sends the Panthers to the round of 16 for the first time.

UNI will face the Michigan State-Maryland winner in St. Louis.

Kansas (33-3) fell behind early, came close late with their pressing defense, but couldn't close. Cole Aldrich had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Morris added 16 points.

Farokhmanesh, who finished with 16, jumped into a huddle of teammates chanting "U-N-I!" while Marcus Morris and redshirt Kansas senior Mario Little found it hard to get up- even for the post-game handshakes.

Here's the reaction inside UNI Hangout "Beck's" as the game wound down...
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And here's KSHB-TV/NBC41's coverage from Oklahoma City...
Lance Veeser got to do the wrap-up...