"UConn Advances to Elite Eight After Defeating Duke in March Madness"

The UConn Huskies secured a spot in the Elite Eight by defeating the Duke Blue Devils 53-45 in a defensive battle, with Paige Bueckers leading the way with 24 points. Despite facing multiple injuries and a challenging season, UConn's regional final appearance ties the program's record and sets up a matchup against the USC Trojans for a Final Four spot. Coach Geno Auriemma expressed surprise at the team's success after earlier doubts, and highlighted the resilience of the players in making crucial plays when needed.