Duke Advances to Final Four With Commanding Win Over Alabama

The Blue Devils secured their 18th Final Four appearance with an 85-65 victory, showcasing defensive dominance and a balanced offensive attack.

Duke's defense stifled Alabama's top-ranked offense, holding them to 35.4% shooting and just 65 points, their second-lowest total of the season.
Kon Knueppel led Duke with 21 points, while Cooper Flagg added 16 points, nine rebounds, and three assists despite an off shooting night.
Alabama's star player, Mark Sears, was limited to six points on 2-for-12 shooting, following his record-setting Sweet 16 performance.
The Blue Devils have now won 15 consecutive games, improving their season record to 35-3 under head coach Jon Scheyer.
Duke will face the winner of the Houston vs. Tennessee game in the Final Four in San Antonio, keeping alive the possibility of an all-No. 1 seed Final Four for the first time since 2008.