Here we go, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s Elite Eight matchups are now set, with higher-seeded teams continuing their stronghold through March Madness. The Sweet 16 round reinforced this trend, as only one team seeded No. 3 or lower—Texas Tech—managed to advance after a hard-fought comeback against Arkansas.
Saturday’s action features two No. 1 seeds, both considered top contenders for the national championship. Florida, riding a nine-game winning streak that includes an SEC tournament title, will face Texas Tech in the West Region final. The Red Raiders, Big 12 regular-season runners-up, earned their spot with a dramatic 16-point second-half rally to defeat Arkansas.
Later in the evening, Duke takes on Alabama in a highly anticipated clash between two powerhouse programs. The Blue Devils, another No. 1 seed, will look to continue their title pursuit against the Crimson Tide’s formidable squad.
Sunday’s schedule brings two more regional finals, with Houston battling Tennessee and Auburn facing Michigan State. These matchups promise high-stakes basketball as the remaining teams vie for a spot in the Final Four.
Elite 8 Schedule:
Saturday, March 30
(1) Florida vs. (3) Texas Tech – 6:09 p.m. ET, TBS
(1) Duke vs. (2) Alabama – 8:49 p.m. ET, TBS
Sunday, March 31
(1) Houston vs. (2) Tennessee – 2:20 p.m. ET, CBS
(1) Auburn vs. (2) Michigan State – 5:05 p.m. ET, CBS
With the field narrowing, each game carries increased intensity as teams battle for college basketball’s ultimate prize.