Duke clinched their 18th Final Four spot, defeating Alabama 85-65 in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final. Despite star player Cooper Flagg's subpar shooting night, the Blue Devils showcased their depth and defense, holding Alabama's potent offense to their second-lowest score of the season. With Kon Knueppel scoring a team-high 21 points and Duke hitting 53.6% from the field, they effectively neutralized Alabama's key players, particularly Mark Sears, who struggled to find his rhythm. The victory sets up Duke to face the Houston-Tennessee winner in San Antonio's Final Four.
Duke's impressive defense stifled Alabama's high-octane offense, holding them to under 70 points and showcasing their dominance in the NCAA Tournament.
Despite Cooper Flagg's off shooting night, Duke's other players stepped up, solidifying their place in the Final Four with a strong team performance.
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