Duke’s Final Four Collapse Against Houston Exposes Season-Long Concerns

Duke University's basketball team faced a devastating defeat in the Final Four against the University of Houston, marking a significant collapse that has left fans and analysts alike in shock. The game, which was closely contested throughout, saw Houston pull away in the final minutes, exposing the concerns many had about Duke's performance at the start of the season.

A late foul by Duke's freshman Cooper Flagg became a focal point of social media discussions, with many fans expressing their frustration and disappointment over the call. The loss not only ended Duke's hopes of reaching the national championship but also highlighted the team's struggles that had been evident throughout the season.

Reactions from former Duke players, including Austin Rivers, were swift and emotional. Rivers, who experienced his own share of highs and lows with the Blue Devils, advised fans not to contact him following the game, indicating the deep impact of the loss on the Duke community.

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Did Houston Cougars win?

Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four, will face Florida for the NCAA title.

What channel is Houston and 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.

What was the foul called on Cooper's flag?

As the future NBA pro fought with two Houston players for the ball, a referee blew the whistle and called a loose-ball foul on Flagg.

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.

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