As the madness marches into the final day of Elite 8 games, the stage is set for a showdown of powerhouses and perennial contenders. Auburn and Michigan State collide in a clash of veteran coaches, toughness and tempo — Bruce Pearl’s blazing Tigers meeting Tom Izzo’s tournament-tested Spartans.

The Women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round closes out today. Eight teams will play across four games, and by the end of the day, all four Elite 8 matchups will be set. The two remaining No. 1 seeds — Texas and USC — will play today,