Video of Michigan State vs Iowa State - 2000 Regional Finals
- Final Score: Michigan State: 75, Iowa State: 64
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2000 Regional Finals
- The Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, Michigan
The Spartans took one step closer to clinching a national championship after stunning Iowa State after a 75-64 victory. Morris Peterson delivered nine points late in the second half, including a [thunderous alley-oop dunk, to spur Michigan State past the Cyclones on their way to the Final Four for their second straight season.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- A turnover leads to Mateen Cleaves darting through the lane to start the scoring. (Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State)
- Jamaal Tinsley misses a free throw, gets the rebound and drains a three to give Iowa State the lead 2423. (Jamaal Tinsley, Iowa State)
- Marcus Fizer drains this trey as he scores 7 unanswered as part of a 120 run for the Cyclones. (Marcus Fizer, Iowa State)
- Andre Hutson completes a three point play to keep the game within reach for the Spartans. (Andre Hutson, Michigan State)
- Mateen Cleaves returns to the game and dishes it to A.J. Granger who swishes a 3 to give Michigan State momentum. (A.J. Granger, Michigan State)
- Charlie Bell pops a short jumper to give Michigan State the lead. (Charlie Bell, Michigan State)
- A thunderous alleyoop from Mateen Cleaves to Morris Peterson give Michigan State a 64 61 lead (Morris Peterson, Michigan State)
- Morris Peterson sinks his second free throw and Iowa State misses a desperation 3 pointer to seal the game for the Spartans. (Morris Peterson, Michigan State)