Duke dominated early, building a 19-point lead at 40-21 behind a devastating 14-2 run. The Blue Devils looked in complete control at halftime, leading 44-29. But UConn had other plans. The Huskies erupted in the second half, outscoring Duke 44-28 to erase the deficit and stun the No. 1 seed. A 10-2 run pulled them within striking distance down the stretch as the game came down to the final seconds. With the Elite 8 championship on the line, UConn delivered when it mattered most. Alex Karaban buried a 26-foot three with 50 seconds left to give the Huskies a one-point edge. Duke answered with Cameron Boozer's layup to retake the lead, but Silas Demary Jr. hit a crucial free throw. Then—with time expiring—Braylon Mullins launched a 28-footer and drained it. UConn's 73-72 victory sends the Huskies to the Final Four, completing one of the tournament's most stunning comebacks.