UConn coach Dan Hurley was involved in a heated exchange with referee Roger Ayers during the final seconds of the team's Elite Eight win against Duke, but Ayers dismissed any issue. The incident occurred after Braylon Mullins scored the go-ahead shot with 0.4 seconds left, prompting debate over whether Hurley's actions should have resulted in a technical foul, which could have given Duke two free throws. Ayers stated that the contact with Hurley during this time was not an issue and that he was merely reacting to the celebration. The game ended in a dramatic finish, with UConn overcoming a 19-point deficit and securing a spot in the Final Four.