UConn's Braylon Mullins curses on hot mic after miracle shot vs. Duke

Mullins sank a deep 3-pointer in the final seconds to give UConn the win.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:38pm

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In a stunning upset, UConn guard Braylon Mullins hit a deep 3-pointer in the final seconds to give the Huskies the lead and eventual win over No. 1 seed Duke in the Elite Eight. Mullins was caught on a hot mic cursing in excitement after the game-winning shot.

Why it matters

This last-second victory over a top-ranked Duke team propels UConn to the Final Four, a major accomplishment for the program. Mullins' emotional outburst on live TV also highlights the raw passion and intensity of March Madness basketball.

The details

With 10 seconds left and the game tied, UConn's defense forced a Duke turnover. Mullins then dribbled the length of the court and sank an off-balance 3-pointer from well beyond the arc to give UConn a 3-point lead. The Huskies held on to win 72-69, punching their ticket to the Final Four.

  • The game-winning shot occurred with just 10 seconds left on the clock.
  • Mullins was interviewed immediately after the game by Tracy Wolfson.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A junior guard for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team.

Duke University

The No. 1 seeded Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team, considered a Final Four favorite before their upset loss to UConn.

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What they’re saying

“Just happy to see that [expletive] go in!”

— Braylon Mullins, UConn Guard

What’s next

UConn will advance to the Final Four, where they will face the winner of the other Elite Eight matchup.

The takeaway

Mullins' emotional outburst on live TV captured the raw passion and intensity of March Madness basketball, as an underdog UConn team pulled off a stunning upset over a heavily favored Duke squad to punch their ticket to the Final Four.