UConn Stuns Duke, Big Ten Teams Reach Final Four

In the Elite Eight, UConn erased a 19‑point first‑half deficit to defeat Duke 71‑66. The Huskies outscored the Blue Devils 44‑28 in the final 20 minutes, with Braylon Mullins hitting a game‑winning 3‑pointer at the buzzer. The win marks UConn’s third Final Four appearance in four seasons and is one of the largest comebacks in tournament history.

The Big Ten now has two teams in the Final Four, Michigan and Illinois, the first time the conference has achieved this since 2015. Arizona also advanced, ending a 25‑year drought for the Wildcats. The Elite Eight results set the stage for a potentially all‑Big Ten championship showdown.