The stage is set for a potentially epic Elite Eight showdown as No. 1 seed Duke and No. 2 seed Alabama will face off Saturday with a spot in the Final Four on the line. Both teams reached 100 points in their Sweet 16 victories and are brimming with the high-end talent necessary to create a compelling March Madness showdown.

The Blue Devils, who held the Crimson Tide to 35% shooting, have won four games in the NCAA Tournament by an average of 23.5 points.

Duke is heading to the Final Four for the first time under coach Jon Scheyer after beating Alabama 85-65 in the Elite Eight on Saturday. The No. 1 seed Blue Devils put the clamps on the No. 2 seed Crimson Tide's prolific offense while earning their 15th consecutive victory.

Lexi Donarski splashes a trey for North Carolina vs. Duke.

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Two elite offenses, two All-American players, two teams coming off historic Sweet 16 showings. Saturday night in Jersey will be incredible