UConn Stuns Duke in Elite Eight Thriller Behind Braylon Mullins' Game-Winner

In a dramatic Elite Eight matchup in Washington, UConn engineered one of March Madness's signature comebacks to advance to the Final Four, with guard Braylon Mullins delivering the decisive blow. The Huskies faced what appeared to be a near-impossible task: down 19 points at one stage, they clawed their way back into contention against Duke. As the final seconds ticked down, UConn found themselves still trailing by two points with Duke holding possession and just 10 seconds on the clock. But in true tournament fashion, the Huskies refused to fold. Mullins stepped up when it mattered most, launching and hitting a 3-pointer that sent UConn to the Final Four and eliminated the Blue Devils in stunning fashion. The comeback epitomizes the unpredictability and drama that define March Madness—a 19-point deficit overcome through relentless execution and clutch shot-making in the game's final moments. The victory punches UConn's ticket to college basketball's biggest stage.