CHICAGO (Interstat) — A surging underdog meets a powerhouse in a high-stakes NCAA Tournament clash Sunday when the No. 10-seeded Tennessee Volunteers face the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines at the United Center.

The Volunteers (25-10), fresh off a 76-62 victory at Iowa State on Friday, ride a wave of momentum into the Midwest Regional final. Their path has been defined by resilience, but they now face their toughest test in the Wolverines (34-3), whose .919 winning percentage marks them as one of the nation’s elite.

Michigan, which dismantled Alabama 90-77 in its last outing, boasts an offense that has scored 90 or more points in three of its last five games. The engine is versatile forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who is coming off a 23-point, 7-assist performance and has averaged 20.3 points over his last four contests. His playmaking and scoring versatility present a unique challenge.

Tennessee will counter with its own standout forward, Nate Ament. The sophomore has been pivotal in the Volunteers’ tournament run, averaging 17.3 points over his last three games, including an 18-point effort against Iowa State. His ability to score from multiple levels will be crucial against Michigan’s stout defense.

The matchup pits Tennessee’s recent defensive prowess — holding its last three opponents to an average of 63.3 points — against Michigan’s explosive, balanced attack. Beyond Lendeborg, guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney provide additional firepower, each scoring 17 points in the win over Alabama.

Michigan has been installed as a 7-point favorite by FanDuel Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 146.5. The Wolverines’ only losses this season came to Purdue, Duke and Illinois — all tournament teams. Tennessee, which played a tougher conference schedule, has shown it can beat top competition, as evidenced by road wins at Virginia and Iowa State this month.

The winner advances to the Final Four. Tipoff is set for approximately 4:55 p.m. EDT on CBS.