March Madness 2025 Elite Eight

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The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s Elite Eight concluded with all four No. 1 seeds—Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston—advancing to the Final Four, a feat last achieved in 2008. ​

Auburn Tigers Secure Final Four Spot

Auburn defeated Michigan State 70-64 to secure their spot in the Final Four. Star forward Johni Broome led Auburn with 25 points and 14 rebounds despite a scare with an arm injury during the game. This win marks Auburn’s second Final Four appearance, the first being in 2019, both under coach Bruce Pearl. ​

Duke Blue Devils Dominate Alabama

Duke’s men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four after a decisive 85-65 win over Alabama in the NCAA Elite Eight, powered by strong defense and depth. Cooper Flagg made history scoring 16 points, and a late 13-0 run cemented the victory. This win validates head coach Jon Scheyer’s strategy and pushes Duke to its 18th Final Four. ​

Florida Gators Rally Past Texas Tech

Florida secured its first Final Four appearance since 2014 with an 84-79 comeback victory over Texas Tech. Down by 10 with less than six minutes remaining, clutch performances from Thomas Haugh and Walter Clayton Jr. propelled the Gators to victory. ​

Houston Cougars’ Dominant Performance

Houston’s Cougars advanced to the Final Four with a commanding 69-50 win over Tennessee. The Cougars’ defense held Tennessee to just 15 first-half points, a record low for a No. 1 or No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament history. Emanuel Sharp led Houston with 16 points and was named the region’s Most Outstanding Player. ​

Final Four Matchups Set

The Final Four matchups are as follows:​

• Auburn vs. Florida​

• Duke vs. Houston​

These games will take place on Saturday, April 5, in San Antonio, Texas. ​

This year’s tournament has showcased the dominance of the top seeds, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the college basketball season.​