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Duke deals with fallout of epic meltdown in 'heartbreaking loss' to Houston

Duke looked all set to play for the national title in the NCAA men's tournament before an epic meltdown against Houston caused a heartbreaking loss. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Sun Apr 6 2025

 
Duke forward Cooper Flagg (2) stands with teammates Tyrese Proctor (5) and Kon Knueppel after their loss to Houston in the national semifinals of the 2025 NCAA men's tournament at the Alamodome.

Duke looked all set to play for the national title in the NCAA men's tournament before an epic meltdown against Houston caused a heartbreaking loss.

Apr 5, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) and center Jana El Alfy (8) practice before the NCAA Woman's Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
 

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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Oct. 13, 2024.
 

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Houston guard Milos Uzan (7) dribbles the ball Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during the national semifinals of the 2025 NCAA men's tournament at the Alamodome.
 

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Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) is defended by Auburn guard Miles Kelly (13) during the national semifinals of the 2025 NCAA men's tournament at the Alamodome.
 

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Houston's Emanuel Sharp (21) and J'Wan Roberts celebrate after their comeback win against Duke on Saturday night at the Alamodome.
 

Houston's stunner after years of heartbreak 'soothes a lot of wounds'

Somehow, against all logic and evidence over 37 minutes of the game, Houston defeated Duke for arguably greatest night in history of proud program.

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) trips during her celebration during the third quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the Texas Longhorns at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
 

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Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) is defended by Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts (13) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.
 

Cooper Flagg foul completes Duke Final Four collapse vs Houston

A controversial foul call on Cooper Flagg allowed Houston to get the go-ahead free throws in a Final Four loss to the Cougars

Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) drives to the basket against Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the national semifinals of the 2025 NCAA men's tournament at the Alamodome.
 
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