Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s 78-65 loss to Tennessee in the Midwest Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Kentucky practices Thursday, March 27, 2025, ahead of NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Tennessee basketball is going to the Elite Eight for the third time in program history after beating Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Friday.

Madness odds for Houston Cougars vs Duke Blue Devils Final Four NCAA Tournament game, including point spread, moneyline, over/under for betting.

Tennessee lets the clock run down as Houston celebrate reaching their seventh Final Four in program history.

Florida is the second favorite to win the title at +275 at the BetMGM online sportsbook, while Houston is +400 and Auburn is +525. Florida will take on Auburn in the first semifinal, followed by Duke and Houston.

Houston’s relentless defense confused and harassed Tennessee and carried the Cougars into their seventh Final Four and first since 2021.

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.

Houston has advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the third No. 1 seed to do so.