NCAA Tournament Final Four Spots at Stake This Weekend

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is gearing up for an exciting weekend as teams vie for Final Four berths. On Sunday, No. 2 seed Tennessee will face off against No. 1 seed Houston in the Midwest Region. Meanwhile, No. 1 overall seed Auburn will take on No. 2 seed Michigan State in the South. This will finalize the lineup for the Final Four games.

In the women’s bracket, No. 1 seed South Carolina and No. 3 seed UCLA will also compete for their Final Four spots, having advanced after victories over No. 2 seed Alabama and No. 3 seed Texas Tech, respectively.

The men’s tournament will culminate in championship matchups on Monday, April 7. Duke awaits the winner of the Tennessee-Houston game, while Florida will play the victor of the Auburn-Michigan State clash.

The women’s action intensifies as LSU and UCLA prepare to rematch after LSU’s 78-69 victory over the Bruins in the 2024 tournament. Coach Kim Mulkey’s Tigers are looking to continue their winning streak against the Bruins after their last encounter.

Sunday’s NCAA Tournament schedule includes numerous matchups in both men’s and women’s competitions. CBS will broadcast the men’s games, while ABC will handle the women’s coverage. For those interested in streaming options, March Madness Live provides a catch-all for the tournament with a valid cable login. Additionally, the ESPN app is another option for women’s matchups.

As anticipation builds, the betting odds are shaping the narratives around these games. The Sweet 16 has shown a lack of upsets so far, with many favorites advancing easily. Statistics indicate that this year’s tournament has seen a significant number of games finished with power schools securing victory.

Friday’s contest features four games that will either build up or dismantle established narratives. The Alabama vs. BYU clash highlights the action with Alabama favored by 5.5 points, alongside Florida expected to defeat Maryland. Other key matchups include Duke taking on Arizona and Texas Tech facing Arkansas.

For avid basketball fans, this weekend promises high-stakes drama as teams contest for a chance to play for the national title. Will the favorites maintain their ground, or will an upset shake the standings? The countdown to Monday’s finals has begun.