Story perspectives

Tennessee Advances to Elite Eight, Defeats Iowa State 76-62

3/28/2026

Summary

Volunteers Advance Elite Eight

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Iowa State Cyclones 76-62 in the Sweet 16, marking their third consecutive Elite Eight appearance.
Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson was sidelined with an ankle injury.
Iowa State shot 39% overall and 22% from three, with free-throw accuracy at 60%.
Tennessee out-rebounded Iowa State 43-22, with Tennessee players Felix Okpara and Jaylen Carey posting double-doubles.
The Volunteers will face No. 1 seed Michigan next.

Summary

Tennessee Faces Iowa State

The Sweet 16 game between Tennessee and Iowa State at the United Center in Chicago will tip at 10:25 p.m. ET tonight, with the winner advancing to the Elite Eight.
Tennessee advanced by defeating Virginia.
Iowa State defeated Kentucky.
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson is out for the game with an ankle injury.
Jefferson averages 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament marked a pivotal moment in college basketball, introducing a 64-team format and the "Sweet 16." Villanova, an unranked 8-seed, achieved a historic upset by defeating top-ranked Georgetown 66-64 in the championship game on April 1, 1985. This victory not only secured Villanova's first national title but also transformed tournament dynamics, influencing team strategies and fan engagement in subsequent years.

1 of 3

Volunteers Advance Elite Eight

Tennessee Volunteers defeated Iowa State Cyclones 76-62 in the Sweet 16, marking their third consecutive Elite Eight appearance.
Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson was sidelined with an ankle injury.
Iowa State shot 39% overall and 22% from three, with free-throw accuracy at 60%.
Tennessee out-rebounded Iowa State 43-22, with Tennessee players Felix Okpara and Jaylen Carey posting double-doubles.
The Volunteers will face No. 1 seed Michigan next.

1 / 3