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Blue Devils fall late to Cougars in Final 4

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Duke made just one field goal in the game’s final 10 minutes, allowing Houston to erase a 14-point, second-half deficit and beat the Blue Devils, 70-67, in the Final Four at the Alamodome.
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Duke saw its season end in heartbreaking fashion during a 70-67 loss to No. 1 seed Houston in San Antonio.
CBSSports.com |
Houston's 70-67 win here will be played back and referenced as part of the dramatic power of this tournament for decades to come.

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