Duke’s great D sends Blue Devils to their 18th Final Four
Source: news.source.tempo_ph
Duke advanced to their 18th Final Four after defeating Alabama 85-65 in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final. The Blue Devils' defense was pivotal in stifling Alabama's high-scoring offense, holding them to their lowest scoring output of the season. Key players for Duke included Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Tyrese Proctor, while Alabama struggled with their shooting.
Key Points
Duke defeated Alabama 85-65 in the East Region final of the NCAA Tournament.
Duke's defense was crucial, limiting Alabama to 65 points and a shooting percentage of 35.4% from the floor.
Cooper Flagg, despite a rough shooting night, contributed with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and a notable block.
Kon Knueppel led Duke with 21 points, and Tyrese Proctor scored 17 points.
Alabama's Mark Sears, who had previously set a near-record for 3-pointers, was limited to 6 points.
Duke advances to the Final Four in San Antonio, where they will face either Houston or Tennessee.
Duke's win keeps alive the possibility of all four top seeds playing in the Final Four for only the second time.
