Atlanta, GA – The excitement is building as two critical Elite Eight games are set to take place today in the NCAA Tournament. Fans across the nation are anticipating a dramatic showdown, as the final two teams that will punch their tickets to the Final Four will be decided.
First up, highly-touted No. 1 seed Houston will face off against No. 2 seed Tennessee. Houston is looking to reach its third Final Four in just five years under the guidance of head coach Kelvin Sampson, while Tennessee is on a quest for its first-ever Final Four appearance. This matchup promises to be a gripping defensive struggle, with both coaches having a history of close battles. Sampson and Tennessee’s Rick Barnes previously squared off for eight seasons while at Oklahoma and Texas from 1999 to 2006, adding even more intrigue to this clash.
The second game of the day features No. 1 overall seed Auburn going head-to-head with Michigan State. Auburn’s head coach Bruce Pearl aims to thwart the efforts of Spartans coach Tom Izzo, who is eyeing his ninth Final Four berth. Both teams encountered tough challenges in the Sweet 16 but managed to pull through thanks to exceptional performances in the second halves of their respective games.
As the tension builds, basketball enthusiasts can expect thrilling action as these four elite teams battle for survival. Only two will advance, making for an intense showdown showcasing the best of college basketball.
Catch all the action today and remember to keep this page bookmarked for continuous updates on scores and analysis leading to the Final Four on April 5 and the national championship on April 7.
The full schedule for the rest of the NCAA Tournament reads as follows:
- Saturday, April 5 – San Antonio
- (1) Florida vs. (1) Auburn, 6:09 p.m. | CBS
- (1) Houston vs. (1) Duke, 8:49 p.m. | CBS
- Monday, April 7 – San Antonio
- Semifinal winners, 8:50 p.m. | CBS
As the tournament progresses, expect a loaded week ahead filled with spectacular __NCAA__ action!
