Amaya Battle drove toward the lane before dribbling back for more space along the baseline to launch the shot she — and everyone else who has ever picked up a basketball — has long daydreamed about. Then after watching Mississippi's attempt at a winner hit the front of the rim and fall short, Minnesota unleashed a celebration of the program's first trip to the Sweet 16 in 21 years with a 65-63 victory in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday. “I think any basketball player...
Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0.7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 in the second round Sunday to send the Gophers to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.
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