The UConn Huskies showcased their March magic once again, erasing a 19-point deficit to defeat the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The victory came exactly 27 years after UConn defeated Duke in the National Championship to claim its first NCAA title.
With the season on the line, Braylon Mullins delivered a shot that will live in collegiate basketball history, sealing the comeback victory and sending UConn to the Final Four. Head coach Dan Hurley hoisted the east regional trophy after the remarkable win at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.