UConn head coach talks about thrilling win and major comeback

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March 30, 2026
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UConn men's basketball rallied from 19 points down to beat Duke and reach the Final Four.

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UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley discussed his team's last-second victory over Duke on "CBS Mornings," a win that sends the Huskies to the Final Four. The team rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit to achieve the comeback, demonstrating resilience under pressure in a high-stakes NCAA tournament game. The victory underscores UConn's ability to execute down the stretch and positions the program among college basketball's final four contenders. Hurley's appearance on the CBS morning program highlighted the dramatic nature of tournament basketball, where momentum swings and clutch performances can determine a season's trajectory. The win advances UConn deeper into the NCAA tournament's most prestigious stage.

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