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UConn advanced to the Final Four with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer against Duke, turning what appeared to be a blowout loss into an improbable tournament victory. The Huskies' dramatic finish puts them among the remaining elite teams in March Madness, alongside Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan. The shot underscores how unpredictable the NCAA Tournament can be, with momentum shifting in the final seconds of play. UConn will now compete for a national championship berth against one of the other three Final Four teams.
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