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The Cougars return to the national championship game for the first time since 1984.
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Duke saw its season end in heartbreaking fashion during a 70-67 loss to No. 1 seed Houston in San Antonio.
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Houston's 70-67 win here will be played back and referenced as part of the dramatic power of this tournament for decades to come.

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