Missouri outscored Memphis in a 102-91 shootout to earn a spot in the Elite Eight. Tyreke Evans, with 33 points on the day, led Memphis' valiant comeback attempt after trailing by 24 points early in the second half. However at the end of the day, it was Missouri's offense that carried them to victory and a chance to move on and square off against UConn.

Memphis let a convincing lead escape as they failed to covert key free throws in the remaining moments of regulation. This left the door open for Mario Chalmers to force overtime with a fall away 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Jayhawks then took care of business in OT and brought home their first National Championship in 20 years.

Freshman Derrick Rose with 25 points and nine rebounds led the Tiger's to a convincing 78-63 victory over the Bruins and ultimately a spot in the Championship game against Kansas. This victory marked Memphis' 38th of the season, making them the winningest team ever in a single season. Chris Douglas-Roberts also delivered big time, as he added 28 points to the Tigers' total.

Derrick Rose's 21 points, nine assists, and six rebounds further validated his title as the South Regional Most Outstanding Player in a 85-76 win over Texas. The win sent the Tigers' on their first trip to the Final Four since 1985, where they defeated UCLA.

In their third straight Sweet 16 appearance, John Calipari's crew dominated Michigan State 92-74, advancing the Tigers into the later rounds. Memphis' unmerciful 50-20 lead in the first half was highlighted by a thunderous jam from Antonio Anderson, a double-pump stuff by Derrick Rose, and a breakaway windmill dunk by Joey Dorsey [00:23:20;00]. By the way, Rose finished the night with 27 points and five-assists.

Greg Oden's early foul trouble didn't stop him from leading the top seeded Ohio State Buckeyes on a 20-8 run in the second half to defeat Memphis 92-76. Senior Ron Lewis' 22 points further propelled the Buckeye's to their 21st straight victory and a chance to beat Georgetown in the Final Four.

Antonio Anderson's two free throws in the last six seconds of the game clinched Memphis' 65-64 win over Texas A&M. The Tigers' 25th straight victory advanced them to the Elite Eight for a matchup with the formidable Ohio State Buckeyes, who just defeated their opponent by one point in the final seconds as well.

UCLA beat No. 1 seed Memphis 50-45 to earn a trip to its first Final Four since 1995. Although this was the lowest scoring regional final since 1986, UCLA did not seem to mind as they celebrated their program's return to prominence after more than ten years of disappointment in the tournament. The Bruins went on to hold LSU to 45 points as well in their ensuing Final Four win.

Rodney Carney's electrifying dunks sparked Memphis throughout an 80-64 win that spoiled Bradley's Cinderella story. Carney finished the night with 23 points, while Darius Washington Jr.'s 18 points and Shawne Williams 12 points, eight rebounds and four blocks rounded out an offense ready to take on UCLA in the Elite Eight.