The Elite Eight

The Elite Eight

By Paige Costantino

The NCAA Tournament has now been narrowed down to eight teams or what is otherwise known as the Elite Eight. Two of the four game have been played for the Elite Eight featuring Michigan State (1) and Lousiville (4) as well as Syracuse (1) and Ohio State (2). Both of these match ups were upsets, Lousiville defeated Michigan State 57-44 and Ohio State defeated Syracuse 77-70. Today, Kentucky (1) and Baylor (3) are currently facing off and Baylor is ahead by 3 in the beginning of the first half. Later today, UNC (1) will be facing Kansas (2) which will an interesting match up especially with an injury to North Carolina's starting point guard which he acquired during the 87-73 win over Creighton (8) in the third round. The winning of the UNC and Kansas game will face off against Ohio State and the winner of the Kentucky Baylor game will face off against Louisville in the Final Four on March 31.