In what is already being called one of the greatest moments in NCAA Tournament history, the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies shocked the No. 1 overall seed Duke Blue Devils 73-72 with a breathtaking last-second 3-pointer to punch their ticket to the 2026 Final Four in Indianapolis.

Braylon Mullins Delivers the Shot of the Tournament

UConn freshman Braylon Mullins etched his name into March Madness legend on Sunday night. After stealing an errant pass from Duke’s Cayden Boozer, Mullins launched a desperation 35-foot three-pointer with just 0.4 seconds remaining on the clock. The ball swished through the net, completing what may be the most stunning comeback in Elite Eight history and sending the Huskies faithful into a frenzy.

The shot gave UConn its first lead since the opening minute of the game — a jaw-dropping stat that perfectly captures the magnitude of this comeback.

A 19-Point Deficit? No Problem for UConn

Duke appeared to be cruising toward the Final Four for much of the game. The Blue Devils built a commanding 44-25 lead late in the first half, and Coach Jon Scheyer’s squad still held a double-digit advantage with just over six minutes remaining in the second half.

But UConn head coach Dan Hurley and his Huskies had other plans. A furious rally fueled by clutch three-point shooting down the stretch erased the deficit in stunning fashion.

Tarris Reed Jr. and Cameron Boozer Shine in an Instant Classic

UConn big man Tarris Reed Jr. was the engine that kept the Huskies within striking distance, pouring in 26 points. On the Duke side, Cameron Boozer delivered a stellar farewell with 27 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.

UConn Eyes a Historic Three-Peat

With this victory, the Huskies advance to the Final Four for the third time in four years. UConn is now just two wins away from becoming the first program since UCLA in the 1970s to win three national championships in a four-year span.

The Huskies will face No. 3 seed Illinois on Saturday, April 4 at 6:09 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on TBS. Michigan takes on Arizona on the other side of the bracket.

What This Means for March Madness 2026

This game will be replayed and discussed for decades. A 19-point comeback against the No. 1 overall seed, capped by a 35-foot buzzer-beater from a freshman — this is exactly why they call it March Madness.

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