Leading the way with a game-high 26 points, Zens shot 9 of 12 from the field, 4 of 5 from 3-point range and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. He earned MVP honors after averaging 26.3 points per outing in the three-game tournament.
Zens came up big down the stretch as he scored the last seven points of the game for the Vikings, including knocking down a 3-pointer from the left corner as time expired.
The game-winning shot that was reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard's game-winner for the Toronto Raptors against the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019 as the ball bounced up and around the basket before falling through to clinch the title for the two-time defending Wisconsin state champions.
Three-star Northern Iowa signee Zavier Zens continues his dominant senior season with an efficient 26 points in the win. (FILE PHOTO: Mandy McGlothlin)
Wisconsin Lutheran led 29-20 at the half before North Crowley clawed its way back in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 41-39.
Following a layup from junior guard
Isaak Hayes to open the fourth quarter and tie things at 41, both teams traded runs as Wisconsin Lutheran went on a 7-0 spurt before North Crowley responded with six straight points.
The lead changed hands several times down the stretch before Zens' heroics.
Hayes had a strong showing for North Crowley with a team-high 24 points.
