The Florida Gators are favorites against Houston in the men's national championship game Monday.
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Duke’s push for 6th NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse against Houston in Final Four
Up by double figures in the second half at the Final Four, closing in on the chance to play for yet another national championship, Duke was right where it had worked all season to be. Up 14 with 8 1/2 minutes left, the Blue Devils improbably faded down the stretch, done in by Houston's relentless fight to stay in a game that had frequently seemed on the verge of getting away. By the final horn, the Cougars had scored the game's last nine points in the last 33 seconds for a 70-67 victory Saturday night in the second semifinal.
Final Four: Duke’s all-time meltdown vs. Houston includes questionable call on Cooper Flagg
Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in Final Four, advances to face Florida for NCAA title
Florida and Houston advance to Monday’s title game
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007. The All-America guard for the Gators (35-4) had a driving layup with 2:24 left, on the possession right after Australian big man Alex Condon drew a charge against Johni Broome, the other All-America player in this national semifinal — and who was dealing with an injured right elbow.
Houston stuns Duke with furious rally at Final Four to reach title game of March Madness
Houston beats Duke 70-67 in the Final Four to advance to play Florida in the NCAA Tournament championship game
Houston beats Duke 70-67 in the Final Four to advance to play Florida in the NCAA Tournament championship game.