UNC Women's Basketball Falls To Duke In Sweet 16

Posted Mar 28, 2025
Oluchi Okananwa recorded her third double-double of the season to lead ACC Tournament champion Duke past North Carolina 47-38 Friday and into the Elite 8 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Fifth-year senior Alyssa Ustby had nine points on 3 of 10 shooting for the Tar Heels, who fell short in their attempt to advance to their first Elite 8 since 2014. (Associated Press)

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