"UConn won its 18th straight game played in the Sweet 16 or later when it mounted a most improbable comeback to rally from 19 points down to beat Duke 73-72 on Braylon Mullins' last-second 3-pointer."
"The Huskies have gone to the tournament 10 times since then, failing to get a bid in six other seasons. There was no tournament in 2020 because of the pandemic but UConn wasn't projected to make it that season."
"The 18 straight wins in the Sweet 16 or later are the longest streak since the Sweet 16 started in 1975 when the tournament expanded to 32 teams."
UConn has achieved 18 straight victories in the NCAA tournament after the opening weekend, including a comeback win against Duke. The Huskies have not lost a tournament game past the first weekend since 2009. They have participated in the tournament 10 times since then, winning four championships. UConn's current streak is the longest since the Sweet 16 format began in 1975. The team aims to match UCLA's record of 38 consecutive wins in regional semifinals or later, established during their dynasty.
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