The Boilermakers knew what was coming. The Cougars took advantage of a defensive lapse for a play that many will try to replicate with their offense. Here's how it happened.

The Cougars were tested and trailed at halftime, but rebounded in the second half with Milos Uzan's starring effort.

It took until the final game of the Sweet 16 for March Madness to deliver a truly classic, last-second finish in the third round of the tournament, but the last game on Friday night lived up to the hype.

With 2.8 seconds left, Houston's execution provided another example of how Sampson’s mind calms in hectic moments to find simple solutions.

No. 1 seed Houston is headed to the Final Four for the second time in the past five seasons after imposing its will on No. 2 seed Tennessee for a 69-50 win in the Elite Eight on Sunday. The Cougars used a masterful defensive effort to build a 22-point first half lead and then held on late for their 17th consecutive victory.

Sunday's Elite Eight action starts at 2:20 p.m. with Tennessee vs. Houston in a clash between two of the best defensive teams in the country.

With a 69-50 win over Tennessee that perfectly captured everything Sampson's program is about, Houston is on its way back to the Final Four

The Midwest Region wrapped up Sunday with the All-Tournament team being announced, which included Purdue's star guard.

The Houston Cougars beat the Vols in every aspect of the game - shooting, rebounding, defense and ball protection.