Historic U Comeback Downs Duke in Elite Eight

UConn erased a 19-point halftime deficit to defeat Duke 87-85 in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. The victory broke a 134-game streak where top seeds had never lost after leading by 15+ points at halftime.

Braylon Mullins hit the game-winning three with 10 seconds remaining, securing UConn's spot in the Final Four. The triumph came exactly 27 years after UConn's first NCAA championship victory over Duke, with head coach Dan Hurley hoisting the East Regional trophy.