Video of Wisconsin vs Purdue - 2000 Regional Finals
- Final Score: Wisconsin: 64, Purdue: 60
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2000 Regional Finals
- University Arena - Albuquerque, New Mexico
With 11.5 seconds left in the game, Purdue's Carson Cunningham sank an off-balance 3-pointer to bring the Boilermakers to within three points. However, Mike Kelley sealed the game moments later with a clutch free throw. This was the deepest the Badgers had gone into the tournament since they won the title back in 1941. Wisconsin went on to meet the eventual national champs Michigan State in a low scoring 53-41 game.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- A swat by Greg McQuay turns into two points on the other end by Carson Cunningham.(George McQuay, Purdue)
- Jon Bryant nails two deep 3’s to give the Badgers an early lead and spark a run. (Jon Bryant, Wisconsin)
- A follow up slam from Andy Kowske gives Wisconsin a 169 lead. (Andy Kowske, Wisconsin)
- Brian Cardinal gets on the floor for a steal and Jaraan Cornell hits a 3 to give Purdue a 1918 lead. (Jaraan Cornell, Purdue)
- Maurice Linton answers Purdue’s 80 run with a three to spark a 7 0 run for the Badgers. (Maurice Linton, Wisconsin)
- John Allison scores his only points on a halftime buzzer beater. (John Allison, Purdue)
- Brian Cardinal hits a turnaround bank shot to give the Boilermakers a 5049 lead. (Brian Cardinal, Purdue)
- Andy Kowske’s layup gives Wisconsin the lead for good. (Andy Kowske, Wisconsin)
- George McQuay swats a shot to half court. (George McQuay, Purdue)
- Carson Cunningham hits an off balance 3 to bring Purdue within 3. (Carson Cunningham, Purdue)
- Mike Kelley sinks a free throw sealing the game for the Badgers. (Mike Kelley, Wisconsin)
- Roy Boone makes a huge block to protect a victory. (Roy, Boone, Wisconsin)