SAN ANTONIO — The lead was nine points with 2:15 remaining, and even as Duke struggled to convert on the offensive end there was no thought given to the idea the Blue Devils might actually lose ...

So, what's next for Duke? In the short-term, the Blue Devils can maybe put one final nail in the coffin of its bitter rival. North Carolina remains smack dab on the cut-line for an at-large bid.

Duke looked all set to play for the national title in the NCAA men's tournament before an epic meltdown against Houston caused a heartbreaking loss.