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With Auburn's 70-64 victory over Michigan State on Sunday, all four No. 1 seeds officially clinched spots in the Final Four.
From Bleacher Report
In 2025, the crown will go to a No. 1 seed, as all four top dogs — Auburn, Duke, Florida and Houston — advanced to the Final Four for the second time in tournament history.
From The New York Times
It’s the first time since 2013 that the Duke men’s and women’s team both advanced to at least the Elite Eight.
From Yahoo! Sports

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