Houston's Dramatic Clutch Performance Turns Final Four Upside Down
In an electrifying display, the Houston Cougars mounted a stunning comeback against Duke in the NCAA Final Four, turning a 14-point deficit into a 70-67 victory.
Houston pulled off a stunning comeback in the Final Four of this year’s NCAA Tournament, defeating Duke 70-67. The Cougars overcame a second-half 14-point deficit, ending on a remarkable 25-8 run. This marks the second-largest comeback in Final Four history over the last decade.
“No one ever loses in anything, as long as you don’t quit,” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson remarked during the game. Translation: No matter the circumstances, perseverance is crucial.
Duke was favored with a 98.5% win probability with 8:17 remaining, according to analytics by Evan Miyakawa. Post this game, Houston advances to the Championship game for the first time since 1984, looking to claim a title against Florida.
