UConn advances to Final Four: Huskies stun Duke in Elite 8 on last-second 3-pointer

Key Points:

• UConn pulled off a historic comeback to defeat No. 1 overall seed Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight, overcoming a 19-point deficit with a game-winning 3-pointer by freshman Braylon Mullins with 0.4 seconds left.
• UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. dominated inside with 26 points, nearly a double-double, and was instrumental in the Huskies' comeback, while Duke struggled to contain him despite leading by 15 at halftime.
• Duke's inability to protect a large halftime lead (44-29) marked another collapse under coach Jon Scheyer, continuing a pattern of faltering in high-pressure moments despite strong regular season performances.
• Braylon Mullins, from Indiana near the Final Four site, became a local hero with his clutch shot, finishing with 10 points and delivering a memorable moment in UConn's basketball history.
• The matchup highlighted a battle of elite big men, with Duke's Cameron Boozer and UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. leading their teams, but UConn's resilience and execution in the second half ultimately secured their trip to the Final Four.