Northwestern basketball: Top 5 games from the 2016-17 season

March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Vic Law (4) and guard Scottie Lindsey (20) during the 79-73 loss against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

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2. Michigan – Won 67 – 65

On a last second full court Hail Mary pass, Dererk Pardon converted a layup and helped clinch the first ever NCAA Tournament appearance for the Wildcats. Nathan Taphorn was responsible for launching the ball and launching the Wildcats to the Big Dance.

The Wildcats were potentially going to get an at-large bid regardless of this outcome, but the emphatic win added to the team’s tournament resume.

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