How every Sweet 16 game was won Friday -- and each winner's keys to Elite Eight - ESPN
The Elite Eight is set.
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Tennessee upsets Iowa State for third straight Elite Eight trip - ESPN
CHICAGO — The Tennessee teams that reached the Elite Eight in 2024 and 2025 featured mainstays such as Zakai Zeigler. The current squad is made up of 11 newcomers, a new team with familiar goals.
Illinois curbs alcohol sales Sat. with Final Four at stake - ESPN
Alcohol sales will be limited Saturday night on the University of Illinois campus in anticipation of potential property damage and excessive celebrations if Illinois beats Iowa in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four, Champaign city officials announced Friday.
Yaxel Lendeborg takes over as Michigan tops Alabama in Sweet 16 - ESPN
CHICAGO — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament for the first time in five years.
Ben McCollum says he will remain at Iowa despite other openings - ESPN
HOUSTON — With the possibility of multiple high-profile jobs being open this offseason, Iowa head coach Ben McCollum said Friday that he will return to the Hawkeyes in 2026-27.
2025-26 Men's Elite 8 Odds: Spreads, Lines, What to Know for all 4 Games
Some familiar names are making up this season's Elite 8.
Illinois defense gets tough, ousts Houston to reach Elite Eight - ESPN
HOUSTON — David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night.
Nebraska's Hoiberg takes blame for having four players on floor - ESPN
HOUSTON — Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said a late-game blunder that left his team with only four players on the court before a critical three-point play in the final minute of Iowa's 77-71 win over the Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night was his fault.