UConn Stuns Duke, Big Ten Teams Reach Final Four

UConn rallied from a 19‑point first‑half deficit to beat Duke 71‑66 in the Elite Eight, outscoring the Blue Devils 44‑28 in the final 20 minutes. The comeback, highlighted by Braylon Mullins’ last‑second three‑pointer, marked the largest turnaround in tournament history and made Duke the first No. 1 seed to lose after leading by 15 at halftime.

The Final Four will feature Michigan, Illinois and Arizona from the Big Ten and Pac‑12, respectively. Michigan and Illinois are the first Big Ten pair to reach the Final Four since 2015, while Arizona ends a 25‑year drought, setting the stage for a historic championship showdown.