UConn into Elite 8
UConn edged Michigan State 67-63 to reach the Elite 8, highlighted by Braylon Mullins’ slick inside finishes — fans are calling them ‘bunnies’ on social. The late-game sequence and clutch defense sealed the win for the 2-seed in a tight Sweet 16 contest. (x.com) (x.com)
At Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on March 27, 2026, No. 2 UConn (32-5) beat No. 3 Michigan State (27-8) in the East regional semifinal. (espn.com)) Guard Braylon Mullins logged 37 minutes and finished with 17 points and seven rebounds in the Sweet 16 outing. (espn.com)) Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with 20 points and Alex Karaban added 17, and both players sank pressure-packed free throws in the final minute to blunt the Spartans’ rally. (apnews.com)) After Karaban made a one-and-one with about 22.5 seconds left, UConn sophomore Jayden Ross intercepted the subsequent inbound pass to preserve possession. (sports.yahoo.com)) Michigan State erased a first-half deficit as large as 19 points, briefly took a 45-44 lead on a Jaxon Kohler three-point play with 10:06 remaining, then saw UConn rebuild a 56-49 edge with 5:10 left. (msuspartans.com)) UConn’s reward is an East Region final against No. 1 Duke on Sunday, March 29, with the Elite Eight tip scheduled for 5:05 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena; the winner moves on to the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4. (dukewire.usatoday.com))
