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Duke guard Ashlon Jackson, center, is defended by Oregon guards Sofia Bell, left, and Ari Long (14) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Durham N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Ashlon Jackson leads Duke over Oregon 59-53 in 2nd round of women’s NCAA Tournament
Ashlon Jackson scored 14 of her 20 points in the third quarter to power No. 2 seed Duke to a 59-53 victory over 10th-seeded Oregon in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Oregon guard Deja Kelly (25) drives against Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2025, in Durham N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Deja Blue: Now with Oregon, former Tar Heel Kelly faces Duke in NCAA Tournament
In the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Deja Kelly will face Duke for the eighth time in her career as her No. 10 Oregon Ducks aim to upset the No. 2 Blue Devils in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
 
Duke forward Jordan Wood, left, drives against Lehigh guard Remi Sisselman, right, during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2025, in Durham N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Okananwa, gritty defense power Duke to lopsided 86-25 win over Lehigh
Oluchi Okananwa scored 15 points as second-seeded Duke’s defense powered it to a lopsided 86-25 victory over 15th-seeded Lehigh on Friday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Oregon guard Peyton Scott (10) celebrates as time runs out in the overtime period against Vanderbilt in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2025, in Durham N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 10 Oregon recovers after losing big lead, tops No. 7 Vanderbilt in OT in women’s NCAA Tournament
Deja Kelly scored 20 points, and No. 10 seed Oregon recovered in overtime after losing a 19-point lead in the second half to beat No. 7 Vanderbilt 77-73 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
 
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) drives oni South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) during an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/David Yeazell)
Star rookies in Vanderbilt’s Blakes, Duke’s Fournier headline Durham site
Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes is eighth in the nation in scoring with 23.2 points per game. She leads the Commodores, who are the No. 7 seed in the Birmingham 2 regional, against No. 10 Oregon on Friday at Duke in the opening round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Toby Fournier scores 20 to lead No. 10 Duke over Clemson 74-55
Toby Fournier scored 20 points off the bench and No. 10 Duke pulled away for a 74-55 victory over Clemson. Fournier, a contender for Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year, shot 9 of 12 from the floor and also had four rebounds.
 
Duke guard Isaiah Evans (3) makes a three-point basket over Incarnate Word guard Davion Bailey (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 4 Duke overcomes a sluggish start and beats Incarnate Word 72-46
Khaman Maluach scored a season-high 17 points and No. 4 Duke beat Incarnate Word 72-46. Maluach — a 7-foot-2 freshman center from South Sudan — shot 6 of 7 from floor and had seven rebounds as the Blue Devils (8-2) won their fourth straight.
 
Toby Fournier powers No. 8 Duke over Virginia Tech 81-59
Toby Fournier scored a season-high 27 points and collected nine rebounds to lead No. 8 Duke to an 81-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Sunday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
 
North Carolina's RJ Davis, center, is stopped by Georgia Tech's Doryan Onwuchekwa (45) and Naithan George, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Trimble helps No. 20 North Carolina top Georgia Tech, 68-65
Seth Trimble scored 19 points and No. 20 North Carolina held off upset-minded Georgia Tech for a 68-65 victory in the ACC opener for both teams Saturday. Trimble was 5 for 6 from the field and 8 for 9 on free throws for the Tar Heels (5-4, 1-0 ACC).
 
Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) handles the ball as Army's Josh Scovens, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Freshmen Flagg, Maluach lead No. 7 Duke to 100-58 rout over Army
Cooper Flagg had 13 points and 11 rebounds and No. 7 Duke rolled to a 100-58 victory over Army. Khaman Maluach had 11 points and 14 boards for the Blue Devils.
 
SMU's Brashard Smith (1) carries the ball for a touchdown to take the lead in overtime during an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
No. 22 SMU beats Duke 28-27 in overtime after Blue Devils fail to convert winning 2-point conversion
No. 22 SMU forced an incompletion on a winning two-point conversion attempt to seal a 28-27 road victory in overtime against Duke.
 
Kyle McCord steers Syracuse to 24-17 road win at NC State
Kyle McCord threw for 346 yards and two touchdowns as visiting Syracuse defeated North Carolina State 24-17 Saturday night.
 
Bailey, strong defense guide NC State past Northern Illinois 24-17
CJ Bailey scored on the ground and through the air as North Carolina State defeated visiting Northern Illinois 24-17 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Bailey, a true freshman making his second start for the Wolfpack, completed 13 of 20 passes for 108 yards.
 
North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) gestures to the crowd as leaves in the final minutes of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame, Tuesday, March. 5, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 7 North Carolina overpowers Notre Dame 84-51 on senior night
Armando Bacot played in his record 162nd ACC game and No. 7 North Carolina overpowered Notre Dame 84-51 on senior night to clinch at least a share of the regular-season conference championship.
 
Lexi Donarski scores 23, powers North Carolina past No. 6 N.C. State, 80-70
Lexi Donarski scored 23 points to power North Carolina to an 80-70 win over No. 6 North Carolina State.
 
North Carolina State's Madison Hayes (21) celebrates with teammate Aziaha James (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)
Aziaha James scores 28, powers No. 3 NC State to win over No. 15 Louisville 77-67
Aziaha James scored 28 points to help No. 3 North Carolina State outlast No. 15 Louisville 77-67 in front of a sellout crowd on Monday night. James shot 10-of-18 from the floor and had seven rebounds for the Wolfpack in their fifth straight win.
 
Pittsburgh's Ishmael Leggett (5) drives as Duke's Jared McCain, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Blake Hinson’s hot shooting leads Pittsburgh over No. 7 Duke 80-76
Blake Hinson scored 24 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting from 3-point range as Pittsburgh won in Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since 1979, beating No. 7 Duke 80-76 on Saturday night.
 
North Carolina guard RJ Davis (4) drives past Syracuse guard JJ Starling (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
RJ Davis scores 22 points, No. 7 North Carolina routs Syracuse 103-67
RJ Davis scored 22 points to help No. 7 North Carolina race away from Syracuse for a 103-67 victory. Armando Bacot added 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Tar Heels won their sixth consecutive game. Judah Mintz led Syracuse with 21 points.
 
Freshman Zoe Brooks scores 19 as No. 6 NC State routs Virginia 93-66
Zoe Brooks scored a season-high 19 points to help No. 6 North Carolina State rout Virginia 93-66. Brooks, a freshman making her fifth start, shot 7 of 12 from the floor and also had three assists.
 
North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram, top, tumbles over forward Armando Bacot, bottom, as he tries to control a loose ball against Charleston Southern forward Taje' Kelly (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
RJ Davis posts 20 points, 10 assists, No. 9 North Carolina routs Charleston Southern 105-60
RJ Davis had 20 points and 10 assists to lead No. 9 North Carolina to a 105-60 rout of Charleston Southern on Friday night. Davis was one of six Tar Heels (9-3) to score in double figures.
 
South Carolina's Chloe Kitts, left, attempts a shot ahead of Duke's Jadyn Donovan (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
No. 1 South Carolina tops Duke 77-61 behind strong game from Cardoso
Kamilla Cardoso had 15 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 1 South Carolina beat Duke 77-61 on Sunday. Cardoso, who had her fifth double-double of the season, was one of five players to score in double figures for the Gamecocks (7-0).
 
North Carolina State head coach Wes Moore protests a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Rivers helps No. 5 North Carolina State beat Vanderbilt 70-62
Saniya Rivers scored 22 points as No. 5 North Carolina State topped visiting Vanderbilt 70-62 on Wednesday night at a sold-out Reynolds Coliseum.
 
North Carolina State's MJ Morris (7) throws as he is hit by Miami's Branson Deen, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
NC State bowl eligible after 20-6 win over Miami
Behind a defense that forced four turnovers and didn’t allow a touchdown, North Carolina State is bowl-eligible after beating visiting Miami 20-6 on Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium. Devin Boykin sealed the win for N.C.
 
MJ Morris throws for four touchdowns, NC State snaps Marshall win streak, 48-41
In his first start of the season, MJ Morris threw a career-best four touchdown passes as North Carolina State topped Marshall 48-41.
 
North Carolina State's Jordan Houston (3) runs around the block of teammate Bradley Rozner (80) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against VMI in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
N.C. State, Armstrong rebound strong in 45-7 win over outmatched VMI
Brennan Armstrong piled up 303 yards of total offense as North Carolina State routed VMI 45-7. Armstrong led N.C. State by completing 27-of-32 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 39 yards on six carries. N.C.