The Duke Blue Devils are on their way to the Final Four after securing an impressive 85-65 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. With this dominant win, Duke has not only advanced to the next round but also eliminated Alabama from the tournament. Now, the Blue Devils are set to face the winner of the upcoming game between Tennessee and Houston. Following their win, they received a warm invitation from the NCAA, signaling their official entry into the Final Four.
Duke’s strong performance and leadership
Throughout the tournament, the Duke Blue Devils have made it clear that they are fully prepared for the national championship. They have displayed the skill, teamwork, and determination required to reach the coveted final. In the game against Alabama, Kon Knueppel led the charge for Duke, scoring a total of 21 points, while also contributing five assists, five rebounds, and three steals. His performance was nothing short of stellar.
WELCOME BACK TO THE #MFINALFOUR @DukeMBB 👏#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/dBnuPBVptL
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 30, 2025
Cooper Flagg also had an excellent game, putting up 16 points, dishing out three assists, and grabbing nine rebounds. Tyrese Proctor closed out the game with 17 points, adding even more firepower to Duke’s performance. Following this outstanding win, the NCAA took to their social media account to congratulate Duke with an important message.
They posted, “WELCOME BACK TO THE #FINALFOUR,” drawing quick reactions from fans and followers of the league.
EAST CHAMPS #DUKEDUB 🕺🕺🕺🕺 pic.twitter.com/2SBNcScpOc
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) March 30, 2025
Fans’ reactions and celebration
Duke’s victory sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. Among the most notable comments were, “Great all-around game tonight. Congratulations, Duke,” and “As a Bama fan, this sucks, but credit goes to Duke—they outplayed us.” Another fan excitedly posted, “Let’s go DUKE!!”
After the victory, the team took to their official X account to celebrate their achievement, writing, “EAST CHAMPIONS,” acknowledging their impressive win and confirming their place in the Final Four.
At this point, both Jon Scheyer’s team and the Florida Gators have secured their spots in the Final Four. The winner of the Houston vs. Tennessee game will also make it to the final, while Michigan State and Auburn will compete for the last spot.
