The 2022 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight concluded with four of college basketball's most prestigious programs advancing to the Final Four. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the games and Final Four preview:

Elite Eight Results:

North Carolina def. St. Peter's

• UNC ended St. Peter's historic Cinderella run (first 15-seed in Elite Eight)
• Tar Heels dominated with 40%+ shooting and +16 rebounding margin
• St. Peter's shot just 30% with no player reaching 15 points

Duke def. Arkansas

• Blue Devils shot nearly 55% from the field
• Four Duke players scored in double figures
• Coach K's final season continues to Final Four

Kansas def. Miami (FL)

• Jayhawks overcame 6-point halftime deficit
• Dominated second half 47-15
• Ochai Agbaji led with 18 points (8/12 FG)

Villanova def. Houston

• Wildcats overcame slight underdog status
• Houston's poor shooting (1/20 from 3-point range) proved decisive
• Jay Wright reaches another Final Four

Final Four Matchups:

Duke (-4) vs. North Carolina

• First-ever NCAA Tournament meeting between rivals
• Teams split regular season series
• Duke seeks revenge for Coach K's final home game loss

Kansas (-4) vs. Villanova

• Kansas coming off dominant second half vs Miami
• Villanova's excellent perimeter shooting poses threat
• Winner advances to National Championship

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