Houston defeats Duke in dramatic Final Four upset

April 6, 2025, 12:21 am

In a tightly contested Final Four matchup, Houston capitalized on a late collapse by Duke, overturning a precarious situation to win 70-67 and move on to face Florida in the championship game. The loss ended Duke’s campaign and highlighted Houston’s resilience under pressure. Both sides battled hard throughout the game, but key mistakes in Duke’s closing minutes allowed Houston to seize control and secure a crucial playoff victory.

torontosun.com / Houston rallies to beat Duke in the Final Four, will face Florida for the NCAA title

Houston's defense erased a 14-point deficit in the final eight minutes, dashing Cooper Flagg and Duke's title hopes and nearly giving the Cougars a championship. Jokes about nicknames like "Comeback Kids" and "National champs" were also made.

winnipegfreepress.com / Duke’s push for 6th NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse against Houston in Final Four

winnipegfreepress.com / Houston beats Duke 70-67 in the Final Four to advance to play Florida in the NCAA Tournament championship game

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