Braylon Mullins Girlfriend Kylee Beranek Celebrates Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater as UConn Advances to Final Four
In one of the most heartwarming moments of the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament, UConn Huskies freshman Braylon Mullins hit a dramatic game-winning three-pointer with just 0.4 seconds left to defeat Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight on March 29, 2026. Moments later, his high school sweetheart Kylee Beranek celebrated wildly with him in their hotel room.
The viral TikTok posted by Kylee Beranek quickly captured the hearts of basketball fans across the country, showing the young couple dancing, hugging, and kissing while celebrating the Huskies’ trip to the Final Four.
The Buzzer-Beater That Sent UConn to the Final Four
Braylon Mullins, a 19-year-old freshman guard from Indiana, became an instant March Madness hero. With Duke leading 72-70 and only 0.4 seconds remaining, Mullins received the inbound pass and launched a long three-pointer from beyond the arc. The shot swished through the net, giving the UConn Huskies a thrilling 73-72 victory over the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils.
UConn had overcome a 19-point first-half deficit in a dramatic comeback. After forcing a turnover on defense by attempting to foul Duke’s weakest free-throw shooter, the ball found its way back to Mullins for the game-winning heroics.
The next day, Mullins told the Today show he was still overwhelmed with emotion:
“I can’t even explain it myself… It’s crazy that that all happened yesterday.”
He added that he initially wanted to pass to teammate Alex Karaban but ended up taking the shot himself with almost no time left on the clock.
Kylee Beranek’s Joyful Celebration Goes Viral
Kylee Beranek, Braylon Mullins’ high school sweetheart, didn’t hold back in her celebration. In the hotel room, she posted a fun TikTok video set to The Jackson 5’s “Goin’ Back to Indiana” — a perfect choice as both Mullins and Beranek are from Indiana, and the Final Four is being held in Indianapolis.
In the video, Kylee wears a UConn shirt that reads “We’re Not Done”, a Final Four hat, and custom denim jeans with “Mullins” written down the side. She jumps, dances, mouths the lyrics, hugs Braylon (who smiles happily behind her), and shares a sweet kiss on camera.
Her caption read:
“HOMECOMING BABY!! #marchmadness #fyp #braylonmullins #buzzerbeater #uconn”
The adorable couple’s celebration perfectly captured the pure joy of March Madness and quickly went viral.
What’s Next for UConn and Braylon Mullins?
The UConn Huskies will now face the third-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis — right in Mullins’ home state.
This buzzer-beater marks one of the most memorable moments of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and has turned the young freshman into a national sensation overnight.
What did you think of Braylon Mullins’ game-winning shot and his girlfriend Kylee’s sweet celebration? Could this UConn team win it all? Share your thoughts in the comments!
