Under head coach Rick Barnes, the Tennessee Volunteers have established themselves as one of the best programs in the NCAA. They have made seven straight NCAA tournaments, three straight Sweet 16s, and two straight Elite Eights while winning at least one game in the tournament four years running.

Kim Caldwell has agreed to a contract extension with Tennessee after her first year, as the Lady Volunteers coach made a clear impression despite exiting the NCAA Tournament

It was obvious early that Tennessee was in trouble against Houston's defense as the Volunteers had no one who could beat a Cougars defender one-on-one.

With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.

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.

The men’s Final Four is complete after Houston and Auburn both won Sunday in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

With a 69-50 win over Tennessee that perfectly captured everything Sampson's program is about, Houston is on its way back to the Final Four

The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.

The Houston Cougars beat the Vols in every aspect of the game - shooting, rebounding, defense and ball protection.