Duke Defeats North Carolina to Reach 12th Elite 8 in NCAA Tournament

In their first NCAA tournament meeting, Duke's defense and bench contributions secured a 47-38 victory over their storied rival.

Duke advanced to the Elite 8 of the women's NCAA Tournament with a 47-38 win over North Carolina in Birmingham, Alabama.
This marks the Blue Devils' 12th Elite 8 appearance in program history, where they await either South Carolina or Maryland.
Oluchi Okananwa led Duke with her third double-double of the season, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds off the bench.
Duke's bench outscored North Carolina's 26-6, highlighting their depth in a game defined by defense and low shooting percentages.
The game added a significant chapter to the Duke-North Carolina rivalry, marking their first-ever NCAA tournament matchup despite 111 prior meetings.