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Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0.7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.

A U of M basketball player lunges to keep a ball in bounds.

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The U of M women's basketball team huddles before a game.

Minnesota women's basketball players run onto the court as fans look on.

A basketball player high-fives a fan as she runs onto the court.

Championship banners hang above a screen with the March Madness logo.

Bench seats are lined with "Second Round" towels.

A father and his daughter take a selfie in front of a basketball court.

A young girl in a U of M hat watches from the stands.

A basketball player falls to the ground while holding the ball.

A basketball player goes for a layup while being guarded by an opposing player.

The U of M team raises their hands on the sidelines as they watch the game.

A U of M basketball player dribbles while being guarded by an opposing player.

Two U of M basketball players run to celebrate with each other.

Fans react in shock from the sidelines of a basketball game.

A basketball player runs while dribbling against opposing players.

Battle's last-second jumper gives Minnesota 65-63 win over Mississippi in women's NCAA Tournament

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