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Tennessee, Duke, UConn advance; regional finals set Sunday

PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2026, 1:59 AM ET

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CHICAGO — Nate Ament scored 18 points as Tennessee defeated Iowa State 76-62 Friday night in Chicago to reach the Elite Eight for the third consecutive year, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie adding 16 and Tennessee dominating the boards to build a decisive second-half lead. Washington reported Duke rallied to beat St. John's after Caleb Foster returned from foot surgery, and UConn held off Michigan State 67-63; regional finals are scheduled for Sunday, where Tennessee will meet top-seeded Michigan and Duke or UConn will advance from the East.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Duke returned Caleb Foster from recent foot surgery and rallied past St. John's.
UConn secured a 67-63 win over Michigan State with late free throws.
Tennessee beat Iowa State 76-62, advancing to the Elite Eight on Friday night.
Tennessee will face top-seeded Michigan in the Midwest Region final on Sunday.
Regional finals scheduled Sunday determine Final Four participants and shape title projections.

News Intelligence

If you're a college basketball fan, these games shape the road to the championship. Tennessee, Duke, and UConn's victories move them closer to the coveted Final Four. Check your brackets and adjust your predictions before Sunday's regional finals.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10

Who Benefited

Tennessee's basketball program, its players and coaching staff benefited from advancing to the Elite Eight, gaining exposure, momentum, and increased recruiting and media attention.

Who Impacted

Iowa State's team and injured players — notably Joshua Jefferson — suffered a postseason setback, losing an opportunity to advance and facing questions about depth and injury impacts.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 91%, Right 9%

Who Benefited

Tennessee's basketball program, its players and coaching staff benefited from advancing to the Elite Eight, gaining exposure, momentum, and increased recruiting and media attention.

Who Impacted

Iowa State's team and injured players — notably Joshua Jefferson — suffered a postseason setback, losing an opportunity to advance and facing questions about depth and injury impacts.