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Edey shot 13-for-21 from the field and 14-for-22 from the foul line to guarantee that top-seeded Purdue (33-40) would make its first Final Four appearance in 44 years. He also had a double-double. Tennessee had matched the longest NCAA Tournament run in school history ahead of Sunday's game. The Vols last played in the Elite Eight when they lost by just a single point to Michigan State in 2010. Purdue will compete in the Final Four on Saturday, April 6.

Tyrese Hunter had 19 points, Marcus Carr and Christian Bishop 18 apiece, and Texas humbered Texas to an 83-71 victory over No. 84. For the first time in 15 years, the three seed Xavier emerged on Friday night to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years. The Longhorns are the best seed left after No. 3's ailing star Dylan Disu. 1st Alabama and Houston lost earlier in the night; by halftime, the two teams had a 42-25 advantage. They pushed it past 20 before cruising the remainder of the way into a match against fifth-seeded Miami on Sunday night for a spot in the Final Four in Houston.

There's still some magic left for underdogs at Florida Atlantic University, who put on an upset over fourth-seeded Tennessee in the Sweet 16. Guard Johnell Davis led the Owls of Florida Atlantic, gaining 15 points, six rebounds, and one assister to lead all scorers. Both FAU and Tennessee shot under 5 percent for the game and under 30 percent from 3-point range.