Video of UCLA vs Iowa State - 2000 Regional Semifinals
- Final Score: UCLA: 56, Iowa State: 80
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2000 Regional Semifinals
- The Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, Michigan
The Cyclones routed the Bruins 80-56 on their way to the regional finals for the first time since 1944. Iowa State opened a 17-point lead early in the second half and never looked back. The Cyclone's Stevie Johnson, Marcus Fizzer, and Michael Nurse all had 16 a piece as the Cyclones rolled to theElite Eight for a matchup against eventual national champions Michigan State.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Earl Watson lobs it up from half court and JaRon Rush pulls it down for an alleyoop dunk. (JaRon Rush, UCLA)
- Jamaal Tinsley with an awesome spin move, drives to the basket for a beautiful layup. (Jamaal Tinsley, Iowa State)
- Brandon Hawkins forces the turnover and takes it coast to coast for the score. (Brandon Hawkins, Iowa State)
- Tinsley with the full court pass to Marcus Fizer under the basket who lays it in for the score. (Marcus Fizer, Iowa State)
- Jerome Moiso gets up high and swats the ball away for a great denial. (Jerome Moiso, UCLA)