Michigan and Tennessee clash in Elite Eight battle
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Chicago, IL — No. 1 Michigan faced No. 6 Tennessee in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight at the United Center on Sunday, March 29, with tipoff at 2:15 p.m. ET; the matchup was televised on CBS and streamed on national platforms.
The winner advanced to the Final Four and potentially to a matchup with Arizona; live coverage noted Michigan held a substantial halftime lead and betting markets listed Michigan as the narrow pregame favorite, while Tennessee entered following wins over Virginia and Iowa State on March 27.
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Timeline
- 1. 2011: Michigan beat Tennessee in an NCAA Tournament meeting.
- 2. 2014: Michigan again defeated Tennessee in NCAA Tournament play.
- 3. 2022: Michigan beat Tennessee in the NCAA Round of 32.
- 4. 27th March 2026: Tennessee defeated No. 2 Iowa State, 76-62, to reach the Elite Eight.
- 5. 29th March 2026: Michigan and Tennessee met in the Elite Eight at the United Center in Chicago; live reports showed Michigan with a large halftime lead.
Why it matters
If you're a sports fan, this game is a big deal. Michigan and Tennessee have a history of intense matchups. This could be another classic. Check the final score, see if Michigan maintained their lead.
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