UConn stuns Duke with Braylon Mullins' buzzer-beating 3, historic 19-point rally to advance to Final Four
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Key Points:
- UConn overcame a 19-point halftime deficit to defeat No. 1 seed Duke 73-72 in the East regional final, marking one of the largest comebacks in NCAA tournament history and advancing to the Final Four.
- The game-winning play featured a late steal by Braylon Mullins, who hit a 35-foot buzzer-beater with 0.4 seconds remaining after a critical Duke turnover.
- Duke, leading by 15+ points at halftime, became the first No. 1 seed to lose under such circumstances in tournament history, ending their championship hopes for the second consecutive year.
- UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. led the team with 26 points and 9 rebounds, while Alex Karaban, despite a slow start, hit a crucial late 3-pointer to keep UConn within striking distance.
- UConn will face Illinois in the Final Four, aiming to continue their recent success which includes two national championships in the last four seasons.
