Texas trots past Tennessee, punches ticket to Elite 8
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Having topped Tennessee 67-59, Texas is marching on to the Elite Eight for the fourth time in five years.
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Texas has advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2003 and the fourth time overall after beating TCU 58-47 in the Elite Eight.
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TCU had a historic year as well.
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No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.
Despite the 30-win season, near conference title, and an Elite Eight appearance, the Vols were aiming for a national championship. Coach Barrnes and his staff knew they had the ta
Coach Rick Barnes comforted his team after Tennessee Vols loss a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between Tennessee and Houston at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Houston Cougars vs. Tennessee Volunteers picks for the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday
It was another good basketball season for the Tennessee Volunteers, ending in yet another Elite 8 appearance. A 30-win team was beaten by the Houston Cougars handily.
Tennessee basketball scored just 15 points in the first half of Sunday's Elite Eight game against Houston, the worst mark in such a game since at least 1979.
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.
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Zakai Zeigler had 18 points and 10 assists, and Tennessee outhustled and outplayed Kentucky on both ends of the court in a 78-65 victory that sent the Volunteers to a second consecutive Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
The No. 2 Houston Cougars take on the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament
A Final Four berth is on the line during the Midwest Regional final Sunday afternoon. Here are our Tennessee vs. Houston predictions, picks and best bets for the Elite 8.
Tennessee PG Zakai Zeigler and G Jahmai Mashack Sound Off After Elite 8 Loss
BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Houston and No. 6 Tennessee play in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. The Cougars have gone 22-1 against Big 12 opponents, with an 11-3 record in non-conference play. Houston is 29-3 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 8.5 turnovers per game.