UConn's 0.4‑second dagger
UConn stunned Duke when Braylon Mullins ripped off a game‑winning three with 0.4 seconds left to clinch the Final Four berth — Silas Demary Jr.'s late free throws and clutch defense sealed the comeback in an instant classic. (foxnews.com) (youtube.com)
UConn edged Duke 73-72 in the East Regional final on March 29, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., leaving the Huskies 33-5 and Duke 35-3 for the season. (espn.com)) The Huskies erased a 19-point deficit and turned what had been the largest halftime lead surrendered by a No. 1 seed into a Final Four berth, a comeback tied among the biggest in Elite Eight or later history. (espn.com)) Duke’s Cameron Boozer finished with 27 points and eight rebounds, while UConn’s Tarris Reed Jr. paced the Huskies with 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks. (espn.com)) UConn shot just 5-of-23 from three and committed five turnovers compared with Duke’s 13, with team free-throw splits of 12-for-17 for UConn and 16-for-22 for Duke. (sportsdata.usatoday.com)) The win sends No. 2 UConn to the Final Four in Indianapolis, where it will meet No. 3 Illinois in the first national semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, April 4, with a scheduled tip near 6:09 p.m. ET. (indystar.com)) Coach Dan Hurley said the finish felt like “March magic” as he pursues a third national title in four seasons, while Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he was at a loss for words after the loss. (espn.com))
