Tahaad Pettiford, Denver Jones and Johni Broome lead the top-seeded Tigers, who outscore the Wolverines 39-17 over the final 12½ minutes in a 78-65 win that sends them to the Elite Eight for only

Michigan is trying to blend the loose, nothing-to-lose spirit of an underdog with the talent and confidence of a power-conference program.

The Auburn Tigers are heading to the Elite Eight, having recently defeated the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament. Auburn, the No. 1 seed in the South region, has now defeated Michigan, Creighton and Alabama State en route to the Elite Eight.

Houston, Michigan State and Auburn came up clutch, while Tennessee was a bully from the start in Sweet 16 action Friday night.

Western Michigan is the last team from the state left in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State lost to Cornell, 4-3, in Toledo, where Cornell scored a power-play goal with 10 seconds left in the third period. Minnesota State finishes the season 27-9-3.

The winner will meet the winner of Thursday's first semifinal in Toledo between Boston University and Ohio State on Saturday in the regional final for a berth in the NCAA's Frozen Four April 10-12 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Check back here for updates just before and during the game.