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Duke Blows 14-Point Lead, Falls to Houston in Final Four

4/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Duke Blue Devils fell to Houston 70-67 in the 2025 Final Four after blowing a commanding 14-point lead. With just one field goal in the last 10 minutes, Duke watched helplessly as Houston surged back with an 11-1 run, reminiscent of their gut-wrenching 2004 defeat to UConn.

History

Historical Context

Duke's 2025 Final Four loss to Houston echoes their 2004 defeat to UConn, where they squandered a lead. Historically, Duke has faced dramatic comebacks, notably in the 1991 upset over UNLV. The Blue Devils' resilience remains a hallmark of their storied NCAA tournament legacy.

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Story summary

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Duke Blue Devils fell to Houston 70-67 in the 2025 Final Four after blowing a commanding 14-point lead. With just one field goal in the last 10 minutes, Duke watched helplessly as Houston surged back with an 11-1 run, reminiscent of their gut-wrenching 2004 defeat to UConn.

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