Houston Advances to National Championship After Stunning Comeback Against Duke

In a stunning Final Four semifinal, the Houston Cougars defeated the Duke Blue Devils 70-67, marking one of the most dramatic comebacks in college basketball history. With Duke leading by 14 points late in the game, Houston rallied with a 9-0 run in the final 35 seconds, ultimately taking the lead with two free throws from J'Wan Roberts. LJ Cryer led Houston with 26 points, while Duke's standout, Cooper Flagg, scored 27 in a losing effort. The Cougars' victory secures their place in the national championship game against Florida, who defeated Auburn earlier. This marks Houston's first appearance in the title game since the 1984 season, and they will seek their first national championship. Houston's coach, Kelvin Sampson, emphasized the team's resilience, stating, 'Don't sleep on Houston.'