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Michigan Faces Tennessee in Elite Eight for Final Four Spot

The top‑seeded Michigan Wolverines will battle the sixth‑seeded Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite Eight at the United Center, with a Final Four spot on the line.

Michigan, led by Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg, averages 95 points per game and has dominated its first three opponents. Tennessee, after a 76‑62 win over No. 2 Iowa State, has reached the Elite Eight for the third straight season but struggles when shooting under 43%.

The Wolverines are favored at -340 with a -7.5 spread and a 146.5 total. The game takes place Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 2:15 PM EST in Chicago’s United Center and will be broadcast on CBS.