The last two spots in the Final Four will be decided on Sunday through two pivotal Elite Eight matchups as the NCAA Tournament reaches its climax. First up is No. 1 seed Houston against No. 2 seed Tennessee, followed by No. 1 overall seed Auburn facing Michigan State later in the day.

Houston aims for its third Final Four appearance in five years under head coach Kelvin Sampson, while Tennessee seeks its first-ever trip to the Final Four. It promises to be a defensive struggle between two seasoned coaches who have faced each other numerous times—Sampson and Rick Barnes, who coached at Oklahoma and Texas respectively from 1999 to 2006.

The meeting between Auburn, led by Bruce Pearl, and Michigan State, whose veteran coach Tom Izzo looks for his ninth Final Four, heightens the stakes. Both teams were tested in the Sweet 16 but managed to overcome challenges in the later stages.

These two intense contests are set to showcase the best of college basketball, with only two teams advancing to the next stage.

Bookmark this page for ongoing updates, including scores and analyses leading to the Final Four on April 5 and the national championship on April 7.

Upcoming Schedule:

• Final Four – Saturday, April 5
  • (1) Florida vs (1) Auburn, 6:09 PM | CBS
  • (1) Houston vs (1) Duke, 8:49 PM | CBS
• National Championship – Monday, April 7
  • Semifinal Winners, 8:50 PM | CBS

South Region Results:

• First Four
  • (16) Alabama State 70, (16) Saint Francis 68
• (11) North Carolina 95, (11) San Diego State 68

Full Bracket Coverage:

Stay tuned for continuous updates throughout the tournament.