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Houston shocks Duke in Final 4 to reach NCAA Final

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Duke Blue Devils led from start to finish Saturday night to subdue Alabama and earn a trip to the Final Four.
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Duke saw its season end in heartbreaking fashion during a 70-67 loss to No. 1 seed Houston in San Antonio.
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Houston's 70-67 win here will be played back and referenced as part of the dramatic power of this tournament for decades to come.

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Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after making a basket while being fouled as Houston's Joseph Tugler (11) and Emanuel Sharp (21) watch during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) AP
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