In the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 85-65, securing their 18th Final Four appearance.
Key Performances:
- Duke:
- Kon Knueppel led with 21 points, shooting 6 of 15 from the field and a perfect 7 of 7 from the free-throw line.
- Tyrese Proctor added 17 points.
- Despite Cooper Flagg’s challenging shooting night (16 points on 6 of 16 shooting), Duke’s defense remained dominant.
- Alabama:
- L. Philon scored 16 points, making 4 of 9 field goals and 5 of 6 free throws.
- Mark Sears struggled, contributing only six points.
Game Highlights:
- Duke’s defense effectively neutralized Alabama’s high-scoring offense, limiting them to 35.4% shooting from the field and 25% from three-point range.
- The Blue Devils outrebounded the Crimson Tide 41 to 30.
This victory propels Duke to the Final Four, where they will face the winner of the Houston-Tennessee game.
For a visual recap, you can watch the game highlights below: