3. Herm’s Heroics, 1976, Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles. Arizona was a serious underdog to 34-2 UNLV, the No. 2 seed, but shooting guard Herman Harris had the night of his life, scoring 31 points, including 16 of the UA’s final 27 in regulation.
Arizona won 114-109 in overtime as Arizona made 11 consecutive free throws after starters Jim Rappis and Al Fleming fouled out. UNLV could’ve put the game away with 24 seconds left in regulation, but Boyd Batts missed the first of a one-and-one foul shot situation. Harris then tied the game with six seconds to play.
The victory over Jerry Tarkanian’s Rebels was deemed the greatest win in school history at the time.
