The Houston Cougars like mixing it up — and turning things ugly. Their hard-nosed defense has been a staple throughout coach Kelvin Sampson's 11-year tenure, and it served them well again in Indianapolis against two teams with much larger fan bases,

Tennessee veterans Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack were part of the Volunteers team that lost to Purdue in the Elite Eight last year. They could have left to explore their professional basketball opportunities, but decided to return to Tennessee for another opportunity like the one they have today.

The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is almost finished and the third Regional Final matchup happens in the Midwest Region where the Elite Eight matchup sees the 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers going against the 1 seed Houston Cougars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

That's why it's one of the best sporting events in the world to watch. To an extent, the norm has been broken this season with a historic Final Four field on tap. If you love underdogs, this might be a forgettable weekend for you.

All four number one seeds, Duke, Auburn, Houston, and Florida, are the last ones standing with a chance at a national championship. Meanwhile, the women’s Final Four will be decided Monday night, where South Carolina is awaiting its next opponent.

Purdue's Braden Smith has made history all season but might've saved his best for last – this Sweet 16 loss to Houston. And "last" could be literal.

All four No. 1 seeds will be present in the Elite Eight after the Tigers and Cougars survived respective scares on Friday

Texas women's basketball advanced past TCU and Hailey Van Lith Monday 58-47, relying once again on a stingy defensive performance and shotmaking from guards Rori Harmon and Madison Booker. A fourth rematch this season against South Carolina looms large in the NCAA Tournament Final Four.