Duke’s Final Four Hopes Dashed by Houston in Thrilling NCAA Matchup

In a heart-stopping NCAA tournament game, Duke University's basketball team saw their Final Four aspirations crumble against the University of Houston. The match, which went down to the wire, showcased the intensity and unpredictability of college basketball. Houston managed to secure a dramatic victory, proving the importance of playing until the final buzzer, as highlighted by various sports analyses post-game.

The game, held at the NRG Stadium in Houston, was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans and players alike. Duke, led by their talented roster, seemed poised to advance until Houston mounted a fierce comeback in the closing minutes. The defeat was a bitter pill for Duke, especially after a season filled with high expectations and strong performances.

Analysts and fans alike praised the resilience and strategy of the Houston team, which never gave up despite being behind. This game will be remembered as a testament to the competitive spirit of college basketball, where every second counts. Duke's loss marks the end of their campaign for the national title this year, leaving fans to reflect on what could have been.

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How did the Houston-Duke game end?

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.

Where is Cooper Flagg from Duke from?

A native of Newport, Maine, Flagg becomes the seventh Blue Devil to win the Wooden Award, more than any other program in the country, ahead of North Carolina (four) and Purdue (three).

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