Tennessee and Creighton are set for a Sweet Sixteen battle tonight in Detroit, with a ticket to the Elite Eight on the line. The Volunteers are coming off of a gritty win against Texas, while Creighton outlasted Oregon in double overtime to advance.
Tennessee is looking for their second Elite Eight appearance in school history. Creighton will be looking for their third after last year’s run. The Bluejays bring a stout offense to the table, matching up against Tennessee’s elite defense
“Obviously, one, transition,” Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes said of Creighton. “They’re a really terrific team in transition.