Newark is buzzing with excitement as fans prepare for a thrilling matchup on Saturday night. Duke will face off against Alabama in the East Region final of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, setting the stage for a potential classic showdown. This game promises high stakes, as the winner will advance to the Final Four for a chance to compete for the national championship.
Both teams come into the game riding a wave of momentum, backed by standout performances from their star players in the earlier rounds. Duke’s Cooper Flagg lit up the scoreboard with an impressive 30 points, alongside seven assists, six rebounds, three blocks, and a steal in their nail-biting victory over Arizona, finishing 100-93. Meanwhile, Alabama’s Mark Sears showcased his skills, netting 34 points, along with eight assists, three rebounds, and three steals in a commanding 113-88 win against BYU.
As the clock ticks down to tip-off at 8:49 p.m. ET on TBS, fans are left wondering if this will be the year that Florida returns to the Final Four for the first time since 2014, or if Texas Tech will make their second appearance in the national semifinals.
With the stakes high and the atmosphere electric at Newark’s Prudential Center, both teams will surely be ready to leave it all on the court. The NCAA Tournament has already delivered thrilling moments, and fans are eager to see if Duke can secure their first Final Four berth under coach Jon Scheyer, or if Alabama will make it back for the second year in a row.
The road to the Final Four continues, leading up to the championship game set for April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Be sure to check in regularly as updates become available, and catch all the action airing across CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV, along with streaming options on March Madness Live and Paramount+ for CBS games.
