"Freshman Braylon Mullins's three-point heave from well beyond the arc after he had moments earlier stolen the ball from Duke guard Cayden Boozer sealed the 73-72 victory. It was a shot that will forever torment Duke fans: the Blue Devils had led by 19 points in the first-half, and No 1 seeds had been 134-0 when leading by 15 or more points in NCAA Tournament history."
"We fought, we clawed, put ourselves in position to take advantage of a mistake that they made, said UConn coach Dan Hurley. And one of the most brilliant shooters you'll ever see shoot a basketball made an incredible, legendary March shot."
"For Duke, Sunday's loss felt impossible. Until Mullins's winner they had forced UConn into a miserable shooting night - the Huskies missed 17 of their first 18 three-point attempts."
"Cayden Boozer struggled to discuss the play. I cost our team our season, he told reporters."
UConn's unexpected win over No. 1 seed Duke in the Final Four highlighted the thrilling nature of college basketball. Freshman Braylon Mullins secured the victory with a remarkable three-point shot, overcoming a 19-point deficit. This game marked a significant moment in NCAA history, breaking a 134-0 record for No. 1 seeds leading by 15 or more points. The final moments of the game evoked memories of past tournament comebacks, emphasizing the sport's lasting appeal and the emotional impact of such high-stakes moments.
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