"Nate Ament scored 18 points, Ja'Kobi Gillespie finished with 16 and Tennessee beat Iowa State 76-62 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight for the third straight year."
"The Volunteers outrebounded the Cyclones 43-22, showcasing their dominance on the glass, which was a crucial factor in their victory."
"Tennessee led 34-33 at halftime after Okpara hit two free throws in the closing seconds and Lipsey missed a driving layup at the buzzer."
"Iowa State struggled without injured star Joshua Jefferson, who averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists before his injury."
Tennessee won against Iowa State 76-62, advancing to the Elite Eight for the third straight year. Nate Ament scored 18 points, while Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 16. The Volunteers dominated the boards, outrebounding Iowa State 43-22. Tennessee led 34-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half with a 13-4 run. Iowa State struggled without injured star Joshua Jefferson, who had been a key player throughout the season. Tennessee will face top-seeded Michigan in the Midwest Region final.
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