Houston’s impressive defensive performance led them to a stunning 70-67 comeback victory over Duke in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament. Led by LJ Cryer’s 26 points, the Cougars erased a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes, stifling Duke’s offense and securing a spot in the championship game.
Despite a strong performance from Duke’s Cooper Flagg, who finished with 27 points, Houston’s defense, anchored by Joseph Tugler’s shot-blocking prowess, held the Blue Devils to their second-lowest scoring output of the season. The Cougars closed the game on a 9-0 run, capped off by J’Wan Roberts’ crucial free throws that secured the victory.
The win marked Houston’s first trip to the final since 1984 and sets up a championship showdown with Florida. While Duke’s title hopes were dashed, the Cougars’ resilient defense and timely scoring have put them within reach of their first NCAA championship. The matchup promises to be an exciting clash of defensive powerhouses on Monday night.
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