The Tennessee Volunteers just proved once again that they are built for March Madness. The team pulled off a massive upset over Iowa State in the Sweet 16 to punch their ticket to a third consecutive Elite Eight appearance and the college basketball world is buzzing.
The game was an instant classic with Tennessee fighting back from a deficit to take control in the second half. The Volunteers defense was suffocating down the stretch and their ability to execute in crunch time proved to be the difference.
How Tennessee Pulled Off The Upset
Iowa State came into the game as the higher seed and was expected to advance but Tennessee had other plans. The Volunteers came out with an intensity that caught Iowa State off guard and never let up on the defensive end.
Key performances from several Tennessee players fueled the comeback. The team shot efficiently from the field and dominated the boards in the second half giving Iowa State very few second chance opportunities.
The Knoxville News Sentinel called it one of the most impressive performances in Tennessee basketball history.
Third Straight Elite Eight
Making the Elite Eight three years in a row is a remarkable achievement that puts Tennessee among the elite programs in college basketball. The consistency the program has shown under pressure is a testament to the coaching staff and the culture they have built.
Fans in Knoxville erupted when the final buzzer sounded and celebrations spilled into the streets. The Volunteers faithful have been rewarded for their loyalty and the team is now just two wins away from the Final Four.
What Is Next For Tennessee
The Volunteers will face a tough opponent in the Elite Eight but momentum is firmly on their side. The team has shown that they can beat anyone when they are locked in defensively and their experience in these high pressure situations gives them a significant edge.
Games can be watched on CBS TBS and TNT with streaming on the March Madness Live app available on Apple and Android devices. Tennessee fans are dreaming big and after what they just did to Iowa State nobody should count them out.
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