Houston rallies to defeat Duke 70-67 in Final Four

In a dramatic Final Four matchup, the Houston Cougars staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 70-67, eliminating Duke from the NCAA Tournament and dashing their championship hopes. Duke led by as much as 14 points in the second half but faltered down the stretch, managing only one field goal in the last 10 minutes. Houston’s defense and resilience shined as they closed the game on a 9-0 run, with J'Wan Roberts' free throws sealing the victory. The final moments were marked by Duke's inability to score and crucial turnovers, allowing Houston to capitalize on the Blue Devils' mistakes. This loss marks another year without a title for the storied Duke program, while Houston advances to face Florida in the national championship game. Fans and analysts alike expressed disbelief at Duke's late-game collapse, recalling similar historic upsets.