The ball is tipped between Virginia Commonwealth's D.J. Haley and Butler's Andrew Smith. The Rams and Bulldogs, both unlikely Final Four participants, were playing on Saturday, April 3, 2011 in Houston.

Butler's Shawn Vanzant is sandwiched between VCU defenders Juvonte Reddic and Bradford Burgess. Vanzant scored 11 points in the Bulldogs' win.

VCU coach Shaka Smart yells instructions to his team. Smart won the first five NCAA tournament games of his career before Saturday's loss.

VCU's Jamie Skeen drives on Butler's Matt Howard. Skeen was the game's high scorer, finishing with 27.

Butler coach Brad Stevens holds his head after a foul called on his team.

VCU's Darius Theus gets to the basket past Butler's Andrew Smith. Theus played 14 minutes and finished with two points.

Butler's Andrew Smith puts up a shot. The camera is placed behind the backboard.

Butler's Andrew Smith shoots. This is the same play as the previous image, but from a different angle. Smith made the basket.

VCU's Jamie Skeen, center, keeps his eye on the ball. The Rams finished with 10 turnovers.

Butler's Matt Howard finds teammate Ronald Nored with a pass. Howard scored 17 points and had eight rebounds in the win.

Butler's Andrew Smith is fouled by VCU guard Joey Rodriguez. Smith scored just four points in 23 minutes of play.

Butler's Shawn Vanzant goes up a shot againstVCU's Brandon Rozzell.

VCU's Toby Veal tries for an offensive rebound over Butler's Andrew Smith. Veal was called for a foul on the play.

From left, VCU players Juvonte Reddic, Troy Daniels and D.J. Haley watch the final moments of their loss. The Rams were trying to be the first 11 seed to reach the title game.

Butler's Chase Stigall rubs team mascot Blue II.

Butler's Matt Howard, left, and Shawn Vanzant walk off the court during the final moments of their win over VCU.

Connecticut's Roscoe Smith goes up for a dunk. Smith scored six points in the Huskies' win on Saturday.

Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi loses the ball as he goes up against Kentucky's Josh Harrellson. Oriakhi was huge inside, scoring eight points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Kentucky coach John Calipari gestures to his team. Calipari took the Wildcats to the Final Four in just his second year at the school, but couldn't get to the title game.

UConn's Shabazz Napier knocks the ball away from Kentucky's Darius Miller. Napier came off the bench for key minutes and finished with four assist and four points.

Kentucky's Doron Lamb draws contact against Connectictu's Charles Okwandu. Lamb made three key 3-pointers for Kentucky in the second half, but couldn't do much else in the loss.

Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun waves his hand in disgust. Calhoun made all the right moves in the Huskies' win and will go for his third national title on Monday.

Kentucky's Doron Lamb drives past Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb.

Connecticut's Kemba Walker flies to the basket. Walker scored a game-high 18 points.

Kentucky's Brandon Knight grabs for the ball. Knight had one of his worst games on the seaso, missing 17 of 23 shots.

Kentucky's Terrence Jones gets to the rim as Connecticut's Kemba Walker gets out of the way. Jomes scored 11 points in the loss.

From left, Connecticut players Charles Okwandu, Tyler Olander, Roscoe Smith and Alex Oriakhi celebrate. The Huskies will go for their third national title since 1999 when they play Butler on Monday.

Connecticut Kemba Walker runs off the court. Walker was partof the Huskies' last Final Four team in 2009.