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Tennessee's season comes to end after losing to Houston in Elite 8

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the University of Houston defeated Tennessee 69-50 in the Elite Eight in Indianapolis to advance to the Final Four.
Houston's dominant defense and offensive performance, led by L.J. Cryer's 17 points and Emanuel Sharp's 16 points, overwhelmed Tennessee, particularly in the first half.
Tennessee struggled significantly on offense, scoring only 15 points in the first half, the fewest by a top-two seed in NCAA Tournament history, and shooting poorly from the field, including 17.2-percent from 3-point range.
Kelvin Sampson said postgame that his 'kids understand how meticulous we are with our game plans, what we're trying to take away, and our kids have a very high basketball IQ'.
With a 34-4 record, Houston, making its seventh Final Four appearance, will face Duke in San Antonio next weekend, offering them a chance at their first national title and a short drive from campus for their fans.

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