The 2022 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight marked a return to form for college basketball's traditional powerhouses, setting up an impressive Final Four lineup. Here's what happened and what's ahead:

Elite Eight Results:

North Carolina def. St. Peter's

• UNC ended St. Peter's historic Cinderella run as 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 55% from field
• Four Duke players scored in double figures
• Victory extends Coach K's final season

Kansas def. Miami (FL)

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

Villanova def. Houston

• Wildcats capitalize on Cougars' poor shooting
• Houston made just 1 of 20 three-point attempts
• Coach Jay Wright reaches another Final Four

Final Four Preview:

Duke vs. North Carolina

• First-ever NCAA Tournament meeting between rivals
• Duke favored by 4 points
• Teams split regular season series
• Coach K seeking revenge for final home game loss

Kansas vs. Villanova

• Kansas enters as 4-point favorite
• Jayhawks coming off dominant second half vs Miami
• Villanova's three-point shooting could be decisive factor

These matchups feature four of college basketball's most storied programs, promising an exciting conclusion to March Madness.

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