UConn Stuns Duke with Last-Second Heroics

Braylon Mullins' game-winning shot sends Huskies to Final Four

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:01pm

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A fractured, cubist painting depicting the final moments of the UConn-Duke basketball game, with angular geometric shapes and planes of color representing the players' movements and the trajectory of the game-winning shot.UConn's last-second heroics against Duke have college basketball fans buzzing about the Huskies' tournament run.Storrs Today

In a stunning upset, the University of Connecticut men's basketball team defeated Duke University 74-73 in the final seconds of their NCAA tournament matchup on Sunday. UConn's Braylon Mullins hit a game-winning shot as time expired, sending the Huskies to their third Final Four appearance in the last four years and sending shockwaves through the college basketball world.

Why it matters

UConn's victory over the highly-ranked Duke Blue Devils is a major upset that will reverberate throughout the NCAA tournament. The Huskies' last-second heroics have captured the attention of fans and pundits alike, cementing the team's status as a force to be reckoned with in March Madness.

The details

With the game tied 73-73 and just seconds remaining, UConn's Braylon Mullins received the inbound pass and quickly launched a shot from just inside the three-point line. The ball swished through the net as time expired, giving the Huskies a stunning 74-73 victory over the heavily-favored Blue Devils.

  • The game-winning shot was made as time expired on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A sophomore guard for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team who hit the game-winning shot to defeat Duke.

Duke University

A highly-ranked NCAA Division I men's basketball program that was upset by UConn in the tournament.

University of Connecticut

The UConn men's basketball team, which pulled off a major upset over Duke to advance to the Final Four.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's a once-in-a-lifetime sequence”

— Ian Eagle, CBS Commentator

What’s next

UConn will now advance to the Final Four, where they will face the winner of the other regional final matchup.

The takeaway

UConn's stunning upset of Duke in the final seconds of their tournament game has cemented the Huskies' status as a true contender for the national championship, and has left fans and analysts alike marveling at the team's resilience and clutch performance under pressure.