The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

United States News News

The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 NPR
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 46 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 22%
  • Publisher: 63%

The Huskies beat Duke with a 3-pointer from the logo with 0.4 seconds left by Braylon Mullins, who grew up just outside of Indianapolis.

The Huskies beat Duke with a 3-pointer from the logo with 0.4 seconds left by Braylon Mullins, who grew up just outside of Indianapolis.UConn guard Braylon Mullins, right, celebrates his game winning basket with guard Malachi Smith during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Duke, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington.

The Final Four is set. Illinois will face UConn and Michigan will take on Arizona next Saturday, with the winners squaring off two nights later for the national title. The Arizona-Michigan game is a matchup of top seeds. UConn, after a 19-point comeback for a 73-72 win over Duke, is seeded second and will play No. 3 seed Illinois. Arizona is the early favorite to take the title next Monday night in Indianapolis, listed at 19-10 odds by BetMGM Sportsbook, followed closely by the Wolverines — coming off a 95-62 drubbing of Tennessee on Sunday — at 2-1.with 0.4 seconds left by Braylon Mullins, who grew up just outside of Indianapolis and will return home looking for more magic. The is the third trip to the Final Four in four seasons for UConn , which won it all the last two times it made it. Arizona is back at the Final Four for the first time since 2001 and hasn't won the title since 1997.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

NPR /  🏆 96. in US

 

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

UConn beats Michigan State, will face Duke for Final Four spotUConn beats Michigan State, will face Duke for Final Four spotTarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in the Sweet 16. UConn advances to a true heavyweight clash in Sunday’s final of the East Region against top-seeded Duke.
Read more »

Would Illinois Rather Face Duke or UConn in the Final Four?Would Illinois Rather Face Duke or UConn in the Final Four?After pushing past Iowa, the Illini await their next opponent, which will be revealed on Sunday. Who should Illinois fans be 'rooting for' in Duke-UConn?
Read more »

UCLA rallies past Duke behind Betts to reach women's Final FourUCLA rallies past Duke behind Betts to reach women's Final FourLauren Betts had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks to help UCLA rally from a rare halftime deficit and beat Duke 70-58, advancing to the women’s Final Four for the second straight season. The top-seeded Bruins will play either Texas or Michigan in Phoenix on Friday in the national semifinals.
Read more »

UCLA women Final Four bound after rally for big victory over DukeUCLA women Final Four bound after rally for big victory over DukeSACRAMENTO – Sometimes you just have to find a way. Before tipoff inside the Golden 1 Center on Sunday, the national anthem singer’s microphone cut out only moments into the song. But as if on cue,…
Read more »

UCLA women battle through adversity to defeat Duke and reach the Final Four againUCLA women battle through adversity to defeat Duke and reach the Final Four againLauren Betts finishes with 23 points as No. 1 UCLA surges in the second half to defeat No. 3 Duke 70-58 and advance to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
Read more »

NCAA Tournament: UCLA storms back against Duke, advances to Final FourNCAA Tournament: UCLA storms back against Duke, advances to Final FourLauren Betts scores 23 points and the Bruins outscore the Blue Devils 39-19 in the second half for a 70-58 victory in the Elite Eight.
Read more »



Render Time: 2026-04-01 00:41:16