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Another Collapse Ends Duke Season

UConn rallied from a 17-point deficit with key 3-pointers and defensive stops, winning 73-72 to reach its third Final Four in four years, officials said.

  • On Sunday, March 29, UConn defeated Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight as Braylon Mullins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to complete the Huskies' second-half comeback.
  • Duke surged to a 19-point first-half lead and entered halftime with a 44-29 advantage, appearing poised to reach the Final Four before the Huskies mounted their defensive rally in the second half.
  • Cameron Boozer led all scorers with 27 points for Duke, but Tarris Reed Jr. paced the Huskies' interior defense with strong play to spark UConn's second-half surge.
  • The victory sends UConn to its third Final Four in the past four years after the Huskies overcame a 17-point second-half deficit against Duke.
  • Coach Dan Hurley maintains an undefeated record in Elite Eight or later games under his NCAA Tournament leadership. UConn forward Alex Karaban said, "I think it's super special.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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