The top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Maryland Terrapins, 79-to-63, in the Sweet 16 Thursday night and have now advanced to the Elite 8 in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Hawks will face #2 Villanova Saturday night with a chance to reach their third Final Four under coach Bill Self. Kansas Public Radio’s Greg Echlin reports.
The KU / Villanova game will begin close to nine o’clock. With Thursday night's win, the Jayhawks have now won their last 17 games.