UConn stuns Duke, Big Ten teams reach Final Four, Arizona returns after 25 years

UConn erased a 19‑point first‑half deficit to defeat Duke 78‑73 in the Elite Eight, outscoring the Blue Devils 44‑28 in the final 20 minutes. The Huskies’ comeback, capped by a last‑second 3‑pointer from Braylon Mullins, snapped the first‑seed’s 15‑point halftime lead and marked one of the largest turnarounds in tournament history.

The win sends Michigan and Illinois to the Final Four, giving the Big Ten its first double‑team Final Four since 2015 and a chance at a national title. Arizona also earns a berth, ending a 25‑year drought and joining the elite for the first time since 2001.