UConn stuns Duke in Elite Eight game

The Huskies were able to effectively pressure the Blue Devils into a turnover with less than seven seconds remaining. Caden Boozer’s pass was deflected and the ball got into Mullins’ hands.

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UConn guard Braylon Mullins, 24, celebrates after a basket against Duke during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

UConn guard Braylon Mullins, right, celebrates his game-winning basket with guard Malachi Smith (0) during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Duke, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

The freshman was beyond the 3-point line when he tossed the ball. His prayer was answered when the ball went through the net. UConn’s 19-point comeback was complete Husky seat He jumped in delight.

UConn was able to get the ball to Reed several times over the course of the game and for nearly half of the second half, the Huskies were in for the bonus. Reed finished with 26 points on 10-of-16 from the field with nine rebounds. He was 6 of 9 from the free throw line.

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Duke Guard Dame Sarr celebrates a basket against UConn during the first half of the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Duke led by three points with 28 seconds left. UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. was exposed. for a foul and went to the free throw line for two shots. He missed the first and made the second. The second free throw enabled UConn to set up its press defense and eventually force a turnover.

The Huskies outscored the Blue Devils 44-28 in the second half after downing 44-29 in the first half.

Cameron Boozer led Duke with 27 points and eight rebounds.

UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) dunks during the second half against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abby Barr)

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UConn is back in the Final Four for the third time in three years. The Huskies will look to return to the national championship after winning two titles in the past three years. UConn will Take on Illinois Michigan will face Arizona in the Final Four.

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