UConn’s buzzer moment
UConn stunned #1 Duke with a 73–72 buzzer‑beater — Braylon Mullins’ 3 sealed one of the tournament’s defining clutch moments. ( )
Braylon Mullins’ attempt came from the logo — about 35 feet — and was released with 0.4 seconds on the clock at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2026. (espn.com)) UConn erased a 19-point first-half deficit after Duke led 44-29 at the break, marking one of the largest comebacks in an Elite Eight/Regional Final; only Louisville’s 20-point rally in 2005 was bigger. (espn.com)) Before this game, No. 1 seeds were 134-0 when holding a lead of 15 or more at halftime; Duke’s second-half collapse ended that streak. (espn.com)) Tarris Reed Jr. paced the Huskies with 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, while Cameron Boozer finished with 27 points and eight rebounds for Duke. (espn.com)) The final sequence began when Silas Demary Jr. deflected an ill-advised inbounds pass from Cayden Boozer with about 10 seconds left; Demary then made one of two free throws before the turnover that produced the desperation attempt. (espn.com)) UConn advances to the Final Four and will face No. 3 Illinois at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4, with the semifinal scheduled to tip at 6:09 p.m. ET. (espn.com))
