For the first 20 minutes, Duke completely dominated Dan Hurley’s team and looked poised to make it to the championship weekend in Indianapolis. However, the Huskies completed an improbable comeback that included making the NCAA Tournament shot.
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Freshman star Baylon Mullins hit the game-winning 3-pointer with less than a second left to give UConn the lead for good. Meanwhile, Mullins’ logo dagger only occurred due to his defensive steal moments earlier.
Mullins’ crucial steal near midcourt made him an instant star for Connecticut during his freshman campaign. Meanwhile, the sharpshooter is a presumptive first-round pick ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft in June.
Sunday’s win over Duke gives UConn a chance to reach another title game as they prepare to face Illinois. However, the Huskies overcame a 15-point halftime deficit against Cameron Boozer and the Blue Devils.
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UConn continues its incredible record of NCAA tournament success over the past few decades, including another trip to the Final Four.
The Huskies have six national titles since 1999, and Hurley’s presence as head coach has only led to more success for the Big East program. In fact, UConn won back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024, and now the school has another chance to win big in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
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