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Jim Nantz Celebrates Houston Cougars' Historic Final Four Victory Over Duke

The legendary broadcaster, an alumnus of the University of Houston, delayed his Masters coverage to support the Cougars as they advance to their first national championship game since 1984.

UH alumnus Jim Nantz (right) called Saturday's win over Duke cathartic after numerous Cougars heartbreaks over the years.
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Overview

  • The Houston Cougars defeated Duke 70-67 in the Final Four, marking their first NCAA national championship game appearance in over four decades.
  • Jim Nantz, a University of Houston alumnus and former voice of March Madness, attended the game as a fan and was visibly emotional following the victory.
  • Nantz described the win as 'one of the greatest single nights' in the university's history, reflecting on the program's past heartbreaks in major tournaments.
  • The broadcaster delayed his travel to Augusta for The Masters to remain in San Antonio and support the Cougars in Monday's championship game against Florida.
  • The Cougars' success under coach Kelvin Sampson has been celebrated as a culmination of years of effort, with the program now poised for continued excellence.