152 entered and 150 have exited. The Elite 8 round eliminated ten competitors thanks to losses by Gonzaga, Kansas State, and Texas. This left the pool with just two alive, as Lara’s selection of Florida Atlantic and Kristin’s correct choice of UConn leave them as the only ones left dancing.
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The entry Kristin has the maximum available teams remaining, with only its Elite 8 winner being a previous selection, able to select FAU, SDSU, or Miami for the Final Four and beyond.