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Duke Women’s Basketball Upsets No. 8 UNC with Dominant Second Half

Freshman Toby Fournier and senior Reigan Richardson lead No. 16 Duke to a decisive 68-53 victory, snapping the Tar Heels' unbeaten road streak.

Feb 17, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Sonia Citron (11) and Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) collide while attempting to recover a loose ball in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Indya Nivar #24 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dribbles up the court against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome on February 20, 2025 in Syracuse, New York. North Carolina won 68-58.

Overview

  • Duke's Reigan Richardson scored 23 points, including 13 in the third quarter, helping the Blue Devils outscore UNC 21-9 in that period.
  • Freshman Toby Fournier recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds, rebounding from a poor performance in the teams' previous meeting.
  • North Carolina, previously undefeated on the road this season, struggled with 20 turnovers and played without key starters Alyssa Ustby and Reniya Kelly due to injuries.
  • The win improves Duke’s chances of securing a top-four seed in the ACC Tournament and hosting NCAA Tournament games.
  • Both teams now hold 13-4 ACC records, with one regular-season game remaining before the conference tournament.