The quest to get to the Final Four is heating up as the Elite Eight soon fight for their chance to head to Indianapolis.
But who is still in the running in March Madness and who plays next?
Illinois advanced to the Elite Eight for the second time in three seasons Thursday and if they make it to the Final Four it would be the first time in more than 20 years.
Here’s a look at what to know about the final matchups:
Who is in the Elite Eight?
The final teams are still being determined, but at least six teams have already secured their spots.
The Illini are in a Big Ten showdown against Iowa.
Purdue will play top-seeded Arizona on Saturday night with a chance to advance to the Final Four.
The remaining teams will be decided Friday, with the winners of the Duke vs. St. John’s game playing the winners the UConn vs. Michigan State game and the winners of the Michigan vs. Alabama game taking on the winners of the Iowa State vs. Tennessee matchup.
When does Illinois play Iowa?
According to the NCAA, Illinois will face Iowa on Saturday.
Tip-off is set for 5:09 p.m. CT and the the game will air on TBS and TruTV. It will also stream on HBO Max.
Illinois played the Hawkeyes early in the season, defeating Iowa 75-69 on the road amidst what turned into a 12-game winning streak.
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