UConn shocks Duke with last-second shot, advancing to men's Final Four

CBS News
March 31, 2026
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UConn defeated Duke with a last-second shot to advance to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four.

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UConn advanced to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four by defeating Duke with a last-second shot in Sunday night's Elite Eight matchup. The dramatic finish secured the Huskies' berth in college basketball's championship semifinals, where they will compete among the sport's final four teams. The victory capped what was likely an intense tournament run for UConn, positioning the program among the nation's elite contenders heading into the Final Four rounds.

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