Houston Cougars reach title game with late comeback versus Duke
Houston, led by LJ Cryer with 26 points, overturned a 64-55 deficit in the final minutes to defeat Duke 70-67 and reach the championship game. Kept alive by Roberts clutch free throws and Flagg dominant before late pressure, the Cougars will face Florida after a 9-0 closing run.
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Duke freshman Cooper Flaggs wins Wooden Award top men’s honor
Cooper Flagg of Duke tops Auburn’s Johns Broome by 178 votes to claim the Wooden Award as the nation’s best male player. Flagg averaged 18.9 points 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists guiding Duke to the Final Four. JuJu Watkins of USC wins the women’s prize with 24.6 points per game before an ACL injury. The trophies are set for April 11 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
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Florida Gators reach title game behind Clayton epic rally
Florida guard Clayton showcases late-game heroics for a 71-68 win over Auburn in the Final Four. Centered on Clayton's 30-point Elite Eight and semifinal performances, the Gators advance to the title game in San Antonio against Houston, hoping to claim a first Sea- son SEC crown since 2012.
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Florida Tops Auburn 79 73 in Final Four Showdown
Florida defeats Auburn 79 to 73 as Clayton leads with 34 points and Martin adds 17. Auburn shoots 57% from the floor, but Florida builds a late edge after halftime, with Condon limited by fouls and Florida securing the win.
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South Carolina Faces UConn In Title Duel For History
Dawn Staley leads the Gamecocks against Geno Auriemma's Huskies in Tampa as both programs chase a third national championship in four seasons. The teams met earlier this season with UConn winning 87 58, while Staley lauds Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark as driving stars in a high stakes finale.
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UConn Faces South Carolina In Women’s NCAA Championship Showdown
No. 3 UConn Huskies and No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks meet in the title game at Amalie Arena Tampa Florida with UConn seeking a 22nd title run. South Carolina aims to extend a 19-1 SEC edge and 16-2 non conference mark while both squads showcase strong offense and defensive metrics.
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