20 Unbelievable Comebacks That Remind Us Why We Love Sports

Duke vs. Maryland

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In the early 2000s, Duke and Maryland were bitter rivals. Two of the best teams in college basketball, the Blue Devils and Terrapins would eventually meet in the 2001 Final Four. Two months prior to their March Madness showdown, the Blue Devils broke the Terps’ will. Trailing 90-80 with under a minute to play, the No. 2 Dukies scored 10 points in 40 seconds — sending the game to overtime and eventually coming away with a 98-96 victory. Duke went on to defeat Maryland in the Final Four on their way to winning the National Championship.