Duke’s Epic Collapse in Final Four Against Houston Sparks Controversy
In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four, Duke University's basketball team experienced an epic collapse against the University of Houston, culminating in a controversial foul call on Duke's star freshman, Cooper Flagg. The game, which had fans on the edge of their seats, ended with Houston securing a dramatic victory, sending Duke home in stunned silence.
The pivotal moment came in the final seconds when Flagg was called for a foul, a decision that immediately sparked a frenzy on social media. Fans and analysts alike debated the call's legitimacy, with many arguing it was questionable at best. This incident not only overshadowed Duke's performance but also added another chapter to the storied rivalry between the two teams.
The aftermath of the game saw a mix of disappointment and analysis, with many pointing to this game as a potential turning point for Duke's young squad. As the dust settles, the focus shifts to how Duke will regroup and what this means for their future in college basketball.
Detailed The Houston Cougars defeat Duke University in the Final Four
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What channel is Houston vs. Duke on?
CBS will nationally televise Saturday's Final Four matchup between Duke and Houston. Streaming options for the game include the March Madness Live app (with a TV login), Paramount+, and Fubo, which carries CBS and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Who won Duke versus Houston?
The Cougars overcame a 9-point deficit in the final three minutes, outscoring the Blue Devils 15-3 down the stretch in a 70-67 win that gives Houston another shot at its first men's basketball national championship in its first title game appearance since 1984, when Hakeem Olajuwon starred on the team.
How did Duke lose that game?
But Duke scored just one field goal in the final 10:31 of the game and proceeded to blow a 59-45 lead. Houston then ended the game on a 9-0 run in the final 1:14 to secure a 70-67 win and finish off an all-time collapse by a Duke team that was hoping to win the program's sixth national title.
Was it a foul on the Cooper flagg?
Flagg was called for a loose-ball foul with under 20 seconds left in the game.
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