UConn Stuns Duke, Big Ten Teams Reach Final Four

In a stunning Elite Eight showdown, the Huskies rallied from 19 points down to beat the Blue Devils 71‑68. After a 44‑28 run in the final 20 minutes, Braylon Mullins hit a last‑second three‑pointer to seal the win, marking one of the largest comebacks in tournament history and the first time a No. 1 seed fell after leading by 15 at halftime.

The tournament also highlighted a Big Ten resurgence, with Michigan and Illinois advancing to the Final Four for the first time since 2015 and the conference’s fourth Final‑Four appearance since 1999. Arizona, ending a 25‑year drought, joined the quartet of finalists, setting the stage for a historic championship showdown in Indianapolis.