Mar 29, 2026 — Indianapolis-bound UConn completed one of the tournament's most dramatic comebacks, edging Duke 73-72 in Sunday's Elite Eight to punch its ticket to the Final Four alongside Arizona, Illinois and Michigan.
The finish: Freshman Braylon Mullins chased down a loose ball and drained a 35-foot 3-pointer to cap a 19-point comeback and lift UConn past the Blue Devils. UConn trailed by double digits for much of the game before a late barrage of threes and stingy second-half defense flipped the script. Senior Tarris Reed Jr. paced the Huskies with 26 points, while Duke star Cameron Boozer — a leading national player of the year candidate — finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and four assists in what proved to be his final college game.
How UConn flipped the game - Defense rose in the second half: UConn limited Duke's offensive efficiency and matched the Blue Devils inside, neutralizing much of Duke's first-half momentum. UConn also converted opponent mistakes into points, turning 13 Duke turnovers into 20 points. - Improved shot-making: After starting 1-of-18 from long range, UConn hit four of its final five threes, including clutch makes from Silas Demary Jr. and Alex
