Category: NCAA Basketball

MSU head coach Tom Izzo falls to 8-3 in Elite 8 games as a result in a night that was all Auburn from the start.

Duke enters Final Four as a worthy favorite, but how can you ignore Houston's experience, defense and grit? Beware the upset!

Villanova scores 73.4 points and has outscored opponents by 5.9 points per game. Colorado averages 13.8 turnovers per game and is 3-3 when turning the ball over less than opponents. Villanova averages 73.4 points per game, 1.9 more points than the 71.5 Colorado allows.

Arizona State is 6-10 in games decided by 10 points or more. Nebraska has a 0-6 record in games decided by less than 4 points. Arizona State scores 73.9 points per game, 1.0 more point than the 72.9 Nebraska gives up.

North Texas Mean Green (27-8, 15-5 AAC) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (31-6, 18-4 Big West) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine and North Texas play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Anteaters are 18-4 against Big West opponents and 13-2 in non-conference play.

Butler ranks seventh in the Big East with 14.0 assists per game led by Jahmyl Telfort averaging 3.4. Utah ranks sixth in college basketball with 17.5 assists per game led by Miro Little averaging 3.0. Butler averages 73.8 points per game, 1.6 more points than the 72.2 Utah gives up.

Cleveland State Vikings (26-9, 15-7 Horizon) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (27-8, 20-3 Horizon) Fort Wayne, Indiana; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Mastodons are 20-3 against Horizon opponents and 7-5 in non-conference play.

Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (18-15, 9-11 CUSA) at Illinois State Redbirds (23-12, 15-7 MVC) Bloomington, Illinois; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State plays Louisiana Tech in the National Invitation Tournament. The Redbirds are 15-7 against MVC opponents and 8-5 in non-conference play.

The Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament is set. Here's what to know on how to watch the games, including tip-off times, TV schedule and more:

Houston Cougars vs. Duke Blue Devils Game Preview

Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers Game Preview

Auburn's physicality and defensive play gave Michigan State's guard rotation headaches, and the Spartans struggled to convert on offensive rebounds.

Ken Pomeroy's numbers didn’t just have Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn as the nation's best teams; it had them ahead of the pack by a wide margin.

Auburn basketball fans suffocated any signs of Michigan State green and white at State Farm Area, going into a frenzy with every big play.

Auburn star Johni Broome put up a double-double of 25 points and 14 boards against Michigan State to get the Tigers to the Final Four.