"Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke, earning the Huskies a spot in the Final Four after they rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit."
"We were trying to foul the worst free-throw shooter on the floor, and Silas ended up deflecting the pass. I knew I had to put one up. Man, I'm just happy that was the one that went down tonight."
"It's the second straight season to end in a huge collapse for Duke, which was the top overall seed in this year's tournament. The Blue Devils led by six with 1:14 remaining before falling to Houston in last year's national semifinals."
UConn achieved a stunning victory over Duke, winning 73-72 with a last-second 3-pointer by Braylon Mullins. The Huskies overcame a 19-point deficit in the first half. With only 0.4 seconds left, Mullins made the decisive shot from 35 feet after a deflected pass. UConn's performance included a challenging shooting night, finishing 5 of 23 from beyond the arc. This loss marks another disappointing end for Duke, who had previously faced a similar collapse in the tournament last year.
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