Both No. 2-seeded Tennessee and No. 1-seeded Houston have endured their fair share of challenges over the course of their respective seasons. But the sides have emerged through the mire, setting up a berth in the Elite Eight in the process.

Tennessee veterans Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack were part of the Volunteers team that lost to Purdue in the Elite Eight last year. They could have left to explore their professional basketball opportunities, but decided to return to Tennessee for another opportunity like the one they have today.

Tennessee basketball and Houston will face off on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament. Here's how to watch, including start time, TV channel and more:

Sunday's Elite Eight action starts at 2:20 p.m. with Tennessee vs. Houston in a clash between two of the best defensive teams in the country.

The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is almost finished and the third Regional Final matchup happens in the Midwest Region where the Elite Eight matchup sees the 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers going against the 1 seed Houston Cougars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley has created an environment in which rival teams feel not only challenged but also excited to play against a powerhouse program in a city that has become a mecca of sorts for women’s basketball.

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After Friday night’s throttling of Kentucky, the Volunteers are one win away from the accomplishment that has eluded the program forever.