Mullins Madness: UConn Freshman’s 35-Footer Stuns Duke, Sends Huskies to Final Four

Storrs, Conn. — In a finish that will live in program lore, UConn freshman guard Mullins drilled a 35-foot buzzer-beater to lift the Huskies past Duke 73-72 on Saturday night, clinching a berth in the Final Four.

The dramatic heave capped a back-and-forth contest that saw the lead change hands multiple times in the closing minutes. With the clock winding down and Duke clinging to a one-point edge, Mullins collected the ball well beyond the arc, took one dribble, and launched a high-arcing shot that found nylon as the horn sounded, setting off a wild celebration at center court.

The victory propels UConn into the national semifinals and adds another chapter to the school’s storied tournament history. Duke, meanwhile, exits one game shy of the sport’s biggest stage after a valiant effort that fell a single point short.

Mullins’ heroics finish a night in which the freshman’s confidence never wavered, and his long-range dagger ensures the Huskies’ season will continue under the brightest lights college basketball has to offer.