Texas Tech has used stifling defense to advance to the Elite Eight for the second straight year, holding Big Ten heavyweight Michigan to just 16 first-half points and a season low in points in a dominating 63-44 victory on Thursday night in the Sweet 16. But for the Red Raiders to reach the Final Four for the first time in school history, they will have to find a way to slow down the nation's No. 1 offense, Gonzaga, on Saturday night in the West Regional final in Anaheim, Calif.

A lengthy Final Four drought will end Saturday, when South Region No. 1 seed Virginia takes on third-seeded Purdue in Louisville, Ky. for a spot in the national semifinals. The Cavaliers have not reached the Final Four since 1984, while Purdue's drought dates back to 1980.

A lengthy Final Four drought will end Saturday, when South Region No. 1 seed Virginia takes on third-seeded Purdue in Louisville, Ky. for a spot in the national semifinals. The Cavaliers have not reached the Final Four since 1984, while the Boilermakers' drought dates back to 1980.