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Kentucky Fans Celebrate Duke's NCAA Tournament Loss to UConn
Yet UConn has cost Kentucky far more in the past, say social media accounts
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:04am
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Kentucky fans were quick to celebrate on social media as UConn pulled off an epic 73-72 upset over Duke in the NCAA Tournament. However, the Wildcats' fanbase may have a more complicated relationship with the Huskies, who have dealt Kentucky some painful losses in the past.
Why it matters
The rivalry between Kentucky and UConn runs deep, with the Huskies having knocked the Wildcats out of the NCAA Tournament on multiple occasions over the years. This latest UConn victory over a blue-blood program like Duke has reignited old tensions and reminded Kentucky fans of past tournament defeats at the hands of their New England foes.
The details
Braylon Mullins' game-winning 3-pointer for UConn against Duke on Sunday set off a social media frenzy among Kentucky fans, who were quick to revel in the Blue Devils' demise. However, the Wildcats' relationship with the Huskies is more complicated, as UConn has dealt Kentucky some painful losses in the NCAA Tournament over the years, costing the program deep tournament runs.
- UConn defeated Duke 73-72 on Sunday, April 1, 2026 in the NCAA Tournament.
The players
Braylon Mullins
The UConn player who hit the game-winning 3-pointer against Duke.
Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, a prominent college basketball program that has had a long-standing rivalry with UConn.
UConn
The University of Connecticut, another top college basketball program that has defeated Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament multiple times in the past.
Duke
The Duke University basketball team, a blue-blood program that was upset by UConn in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
What they’re saying
“If my social media accounts were representative, Braylon Mullins' 3-point dagger to give Connecticut an epic 73-72 NCAA Tournament upset of Duke on Sunday set off a bash in the Big Blue Nation.”
— The News-Gazette, Author
The takeaway
This latest UConn victory over a blue-blood program like Duke has reignited old tensions and reminded Kentucky fans of past tournament defeats at the hands of their New England foes, underscoring the deep rivalry between the two programs.
