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The New York Times |
Houston has advanced to the national championship for the first time since 1984 and the third time overall after stunning Duke 70-67 in the Final Four.
Wolverines Wire |
Florida defeated Houston 65-63 to win its third NCAA men's basketball national championship.
Houston Chronicle |
“This is amazing, absolutely amazing,” coach Todd Golden told the crowd.

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