Florida Escapes, Houston Stuns Duke in Final Four Thriller
Lead Changes, Clutch Plays, and a Spot in the Title Game
Compared to years past, the 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament had been relatively quiet until the Final Four. The top seeds of each region made it to the final four, with Auburn facing Florida in the opening game in San Antonio. From the start, this game was electric. Auburn took a 9-point lead into halftime, and it almost felt like they would get the job done. The game had 15 lead changes and 10 ties during 40 minutes of high-paced basketball. Florida had too much depth and got it together in the second half behind powerful plays from Alijah Martin.
Florida took the lead, and although it got tight towards the end, they made their free throws to secure a spot in the National Championship on Monday. You can check out the highlights below.
Houston Shocks Duke in Stunning Final Four Comeback
In the second game, every viewer (including us) seemed to have Duke in the National Championship. Cooper Flagg was showcasing his talents to the world, and Duke took a 6-point lead at halftime. In the second hald Duke lead 54-49 with 10:31 left and we thought this game was over. Then it all unraveled for Duke. Houston clamped down on defense, forced turnovers, and rattled off 9 points in just 33 seconds to pull off the upset of the tournament. It was one of the biggest collapses we’ve seen in college basketball history. Houston prevailed and proved why they were the No. 1 seed in the region by shocking the favorites Duke.
Florida vs. Houston will take place Monday, April 7th, at 7:50 PM at the Alamodome in San Antonio. A very tight spread for two teams who are evenly matched. You can check out the odds below.
| Today | 7:50 PM CST | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Florida | -1 (-108) | O 141.5 (-110) | -115 |
| 1 UConn | +1 (-112) | U 141.5 (-110) | -105 |