Overview

• Houston defeated Tennessee 69-50 in the Elite Eight, extending their winning streak to 17 games and advancing to their seventh Final Four.
• Tennessee's offense struggled historically, scoring just 15 points in the first half, the fewest ever by a top-two seed in NCAA tournament history.
• LJ Cryer led Houston with 17 points, while the Cougars' defense limited Tennessee to 15-of-52 shooting, including 5-of-29 from three-point range.
• Duke and Florida, both No. 1 seeds, also secured Final Four berths, with Duke set to face Houston in the semifinals.
• Auburn and Michigan State will compete later today to determine the final spot in the Final Four, with the possibility of all four No. 1 seeds advancing for the first time since 2008.