How Duke fans are feeling after their March Madness run comes to an end
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How Duke fans are feeling after their March Madness run comes to an end
Updated: 6:04 AM EDT Apr 6, 2025
The madness is over for the Duke Blue Devils, as Houston knocked the men’s basketball team out of the Final Four late Saturday night.This matchup had students on the edge of their seats all night.But after a tight final finish, with seconds left in the game, Duke students left the watch party in the Cameron Indoor Stadium — devastated.Comfort Markwei said that moment was stark. “I’ve never felt so much sadness in a room,” she said, “I’m confused by how we lost that game, I’m proud of our team, I’m sure they are taking harder than we are.”Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.Students like Zinny Anunobi feels heartbroken.”I just feel defeated. At one point we were up by 14 points,” she said.And Senior, Chris Navas said he’s felt this feeling before. “Three years ago I was in Cameron, same emotions that we lost, so it was a heart stab right there,” Navas said.But even though students say it stings, they also shared emotions of appreciation for the journey this season. It’s a journey many say has brought the community together and spirits high.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereJuniors, Jake Friteze and Anya Milerg said they weren’t even big basketball fans before this year’s March Madness competition. “But now I’m really excited. Because we unite together in community,” they said.While it’s back to reality *and classes* on Monday, students like Lauren James said it’s an experience she will never forget.”We know our team is awesome, we will come back from this…we did out best, I’m proud of us,” James said.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
DURHAM, N.C. —The madness is over for the Duke Blue Devils, as Houston knocked the men’s basketball team out of the Final Four late Saturday night.
This matchup had students on the edge of their seats all night.
But after a tight final finish, with seconds left in the game, Duke students left the watch party in the Cameron Indoor Stadium — devastated.
Comfort Markwei said that moment was stark. “I’ve never felt so much sadness in a room,” she said, “I’m confused by how we lost that game, I’m proud of our team, I’m sure they are taking harder than we are.”
Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.
Students like Zinny Anunobi feels heartbroken.”I just feel defeated. At one point we were up by 14 points,” she said.
And Senior, Chris Navas said he’s felt this feeling before.
“Three years ago I was in Cameron, same emotions that we lost, so it was a heart stab right there,” Navas said.
But even though students say it stings, they also shared emotions of appreciation for the journey this season. It’s a journey many say has brought the community together and spirits high.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
Juniors, Jake Friteze and Anya Milerg said they weren’t even big basketball fans before this year’s March Madness competition.
“But now I’m really excited. Because we unite together in community,” they said.
While it’s back to reality *and classes* on Monday, students like Lauren James said it’s an experience she will never forget.
“We know our team is awesome, we will come back from this…we did out best, I’m proud of us,” James said.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
