Duke women push South Carolina to brink, but Gamecocks survive to return to Final Four

A trip to the Final Four for the first time in 19 years was within Duke’s grasp.
Sun, Apr 6
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Duke basketball haunted by ‘what ifs’ after stunning collapse to Houston in Final Four
In the end, blank stares replaced the knowing smiles of what had been an ultra-confident team.
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Gone in 60 seconds: Duke’s collapse brings the Cooper Flagg season to a shocking end
The Cooper Flagg season ended with the ball in Cooper Flagg’s hands, one last shot to put Duke ahead in the final seconds.
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Why US Secretary of State visa edict may cause problems for Duke basketball freshman
While Khaman Maluach was helping Duke’s basketball team in a fierce matchup against Houston in the Final Four on Saturday night, his immigration status became uncertain due to a state ….
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Cougar comeback: Houston claws past Duke in second half, ending Blue Devils’ title hopes
For all of Cooper Flagg’s talents and production, the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils failed time and time again on the offensive end late Saturday night and were shockingly bounced ….
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Final Four Photos: Duke Blue Devils vs Houston Cougars, NCAA national semi final game
The Duke Blue Devils face off against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Final Four national semi-final game on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Sat, Apr 5
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Old and tough vs. young and confident: Houston-Duke a stark contrast in Final Four clash
In a battle of two No. 1 seeds, Duke brings NBA-level talent, while Houston is armed with Texas-sized grit and toughness.
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The worst, and best: How Tyrese Proctor’s career path led Duke basketball to Final Four
A short five months earlier — and half a world away — Tyrese Proctor took Jon Scheyer’s call, agreeing to change his life’s trajectory and, eventually, Duke basketball’s fate.
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Fri, Apr 4
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Tattoo you? Duke basketball players’ moms planning to get inked if Blue Devils win title
As close as Duke’s players have become during the Blue Devils’ championship season that’s landed them in the Final Four, their mothers have formed an unbreakable bond, as well.
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