They enjoy seeing opponents colliding, sprawled across the floor. They thrive on rebounding and have used the relentlessly hard-nosed defense that has become their trademark during coach Kelvin Sampson’s 11-year career to take them places once considered unthinkable.

Top-seeded Houston (33-4) plays Tennessee (30-7) in the Midwest Region final at Lucas Oil Stadium. When: 1:20 p.m. Sunday. TV: The game will be televised on CBS with Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Steve Lappas (analyst) and Evan Washburn (sideline reporter) on the call.

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.