Summary
The UConn Huskies basketball team won a close game against Duke, sending them to the Final Four. Coach Dan Hurley and his team celebrated the win in the locker room with a spirited celebration. UConn's victory was marked by a last-second three-pointer, overcoming a significant point deficit.
Key Facts
- UConn defeated Duke 73-72 to advance to the Final Four.
- Braylon Mullins scored a decisive three-pointer near the half-court line.
- UConn trailed for most of the game and was down by as much as 19 points.
- Coach Dan Hurley celebrated the win with his team in an unconventional manner, wearing a towel and getting soaked with water.
- Taris Reed Jr. contributed by making 6 out of 9 free throws, despite being a typically poor free-throw shooter.
- Alex Karaban made a key play by saving a ball to help keep a UConn offensive play alive.
- UConn will face Illinois in the upcoming Final Four game.
