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UConn Stuns Duke in Epic 73-72 Elite Eight Thriller
30 Mar
Summary
- UConn erased a 17-point deficit to defeat Duke 73-72.
- Braylon Mullins hit a 35-foot three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.
- Duke's coach lamented the gutting and improbable tournament exit.
In a game that lived up to March Madness expectations, UConn achieved a stunning 73-72 victory over Duke in the Elite Eight on Sunday, March 29. The Huskies mounted an impressive comeback, overcoming a 17-point deficit in the second half.
Braylon Mullins became the hero for UConn, sinking a dramatic 35-foot three-pointer with only 0.4 seconds left on the clock to seal the win. Duke, the No. 1 overall seed, saw their national championship aspirations end in heartbreaking fashion.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer struggled to articulate his team's feelings after the gutting defeat. The Blue Devils had led by as many as nine points with under five minutes remaining but were outscored 15-5 in the final stretch. This latest tournament exit marks a painful chapter for the program under Scheyer.
Despite a strong overall record under Scheyer, Duke has yet to reach the national championship game, with this latest elimination proving particularly difficult to process for the players and coaching staff.
