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29-04-2025
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Final Four tip times, schedule: How to watch, follow the semifinals of the men's NCAA tournament
The Final Four is set, and all four No. 1 seeds have made it to San Antonio. Auburn, the No. 1 overall seed in this year's NCAA tournament, held on late to beat Michigan State in the final Elite Eight game on Sunday night. That win came after star Johni Broome briefly left the contest in Atlanta with an apparent arm injury, which could impact the Tigers significantly in Texas when they take on Florida. The Gators made it to the final four after a late rally to get past Texas Tech on Saturday. Advertisement Cooper Flagg and Duke will take on Houston in the night game next Saturday. The Cougars fended off Tennessee on Sunday in their Elite Eight matchup, while the Blue Devils absolutely rolled over Alabama on Saturday night. Here's everything you need to know to follow the Final Four next weekend in Texas. NCAA tournament Final Four tip times *Approx. tip time Saturday, April 5 No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 1 Florida When: 6:09 p.m. ET Where: Alamodome | San Antonio, Texas TV: CBS Broadcast Crew: Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson, Gene Steratore No. 1 Houston vs. No. 1 Duke When: 8:49 p.m. ET* Where: Alamodome | San Antonio, Texas TV: CBS Broadcast Crew: Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson, Gene Steratore
USA Today
06-04-2025
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- USA Today
Ian Eagle's final call of Houston's unbelievable Final Four victory over Duke captured all the madness
Ian Eagle's final call of Houston's unbelievable Final Four victory over Duke captured all the madness You've gotta hand it to Houston and wonder what on earth led to Duke's collapse in the second Final Four matchup in the men's NCAA tournament Saturday night. In a Final Four with all No. 1 seeds, Duke was in control for most of the game and was up by nine points with about three minutes left in the second half. But the Cougars went on an 11-1 run over the last 74 seconds — thanks to some incredible defense, along with strong shooting when it mattered most — and took down the Blue Devils, 70-67. MEN'S FINAL FOUR: Bill Raftery broke out his most iconic call for Alijah Martin's epic Final Four dunk The game gave college basketball fans some thrilling final minutes as Houston's comeback became a reality, and CBS' crew delivered an awesome call of the moment. "The dream remains alive for the Houston Cougars!" Just unbelievable. Houston will take on fellow No. 1 seed Florida in Monday's national championship game.
USA Today
06-04-2025
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- USA Today
Bill Raftery broke out his most iconic call for Alijah Martin's epic Final Four dunk
Bill Raftery broke out his most iconic call for Alijah Martin's epic Final Four dunk The Auburn-Florida matchup Saturday in the men's NCAA tournament Final Four didn't disappoint, as the two No. 1 seeds went back and forth for a thrilling game. After the Tigers looked in control in the first half, the Gators built up some momentum and a lead in the second, and Florida ultimately won, 79-73, to advance to Monday's national championship game. With less than six minutes left in the second half, the Tigers turned the ball over, and it landed in Gators guard Alijah Martin's hands. Martin took off toward the other end and threw down a thunderous dunk to give Florida a 66-63 lead. He basically posterized two Auburn players in the process. CBS sportscasters Bill Raftery and Ian Eagle delivered an incredible call of the dunk with Raftery throwing it back to his most iconic call: "Send it in, big fella!" Eagle was great too, but no one does it like Bill Raftery.
USA Today
05-04-2025
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- USA Today
Final Four 2025: Final betting odds for Auburn vs. Florida
Final Four 2025: Final betting odds for Auburn vs. Florida The Tigers will be underdogs in their Final Four battle with Florida. The Final Four is finally here. Auburn will square off with the Florida Gators at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday for the right to face either Duke or Houston in the NCAA Tournament national championship game on Monday night. Auburn entered the NCAA Tournament as the top seed, but they are still raw at this stage. Auburn will play in just its second-ever Final Four game on Saturday, and its first since 2019 when it lost a heartbreaker to Virginia at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Tigers have an advantage this time around, as they faced off with every Final Four squad during the regular season, including Saturday's opponent, Florida. Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl shares what he hopes will go differently on Saturday in their rematch with the Gators "Well, I don't know if at that point of the season for some reason we had a little bit of a fatigue. Florida came in and played great. They're playing better now," Pearl said Friday. "Prior to the Florida game and since, I've been saying they're the best team in college basketball. It's not a knock on my team, Houston or Duke. (Walter) Clayton has been the best guard on the floor every single night. Clayton can't be the best guard on the floor tomorrow. Their front line can't be the more aggressive and the more physical tomorrow. If they are, we lose. If they're not, we win." How do the oddsmakers see this game playing out? Here is the final line for Auburn's Final Four game with Florida. Auburn vs Florida game odds: All college basketball odds via BetMGM Spread: Florida (-2.5) Florida (-2.5) Money Line: Florida (-150) | Auburn (+125) Florida (-150) | Auburn (+125) Over-Under: 159.5 Auburn vs Florida prediction, pick: Free throws will be the factor in Saturday's game. Auburn has connected on over 70% of their free throw shots once this NCAA Tournament, while Florida has dipped below 75% only once. Saturday's game will be close, but a free-throw battle seems inevitable. In this case, Florida will have the advantage. Prediction: Florida 82 Auburn 78 Auburn vs Florida channel, start time, streaming: Time: 5:09 p.m. CT 5:09 p.m. CT Location: Alamodome- San Antonio, Texas Alamodome- San Antonio, Texas Channel: CBS (Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson CBS (Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson Streaming: Fubo (free trial) Watch Auburn vs. Florida in the Final Four on Fubo Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Yahoo
30-03-2025
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March Madness Final Four tip times, schedule: How to watch, follow the semifinals of the men's NCAA tournament
March Madness Final Four tip times, schedule: How to watch, follow the semifinals of the men's NCAA tournament The Final Four is nearly set. Three of the four teams have officially punched their tickets to San Antonio next week after making it through the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament. Michigan State and Auburn are battling for the final spot in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. Advertisement Cooper Flagg and Duke will take on Houston in the night game next Saturday. The Cougars fended off Tennessee on Sunday in their Elite Eight matchup, while the Blue Devils absolutely rolled over Alabama on Saturday night. Florida, which needed a late rally to get past Texas Tech on Saturday, will take on either Michigan State or Auburn in the first game. Here's everything you need to know to follow the Final Four next weekend in Texas. NCAA tournament Final Four tip times *Approx. tip time Saturday, April 5 No. 2 Michigan State/No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 1 Florida When: 6:09 p.m. ET Where: Alamodome | San Antonio, Texas TV: CBS Broadcast Crew: Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson, Gene Steratore No. 1 Houston vs. No. 1 Duke When: 8:49 p.m. ET* Where: Alamodome | San Antonio, Texas TV: CBS Broadcast Crew: Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson, Gene Steratore
