The Blue Devils finished in 10th place to close out the ACC Championship. Although the team did not reach match play, a few players recorded impressive performances, including freshman Carla De Troia, sophomore Katie Li and junior Andie Smith.
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Espinal’s magnificent performance led to her first collegiate title and propelled No. 22 Duke to place fifth overall.
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Inside the iconic Purcell Pavilion, home to two-time NCAA Champions Notre Dame, Niele Ivey’s squad put up a dominating 64-49 performance against the Blue Devils. Most notably, Hannah Hidalgo and Sonia Citron combined for a total of 34 points.
In their 51st season, the 18th-ranked Blue Devils have entered with a refreshed roster that is loaded with potential. Three new faces joined the team, as three college veterans turned their tassels since Duke began its last postseason run.
With North Carolina winning three years in a row at home, the Tar Heels kept their streak alive after a high-intensity 53-46 win.
Duke’s first-half defense was impeccable, forcing Virginia Tech to 12 turnovers. The Blue Devil defense was scrappy and filled with tremendous heart, racking up eight steals compared to only one from the Hokies.
The on-court chemistry was hard to miss along with the team’s paint dominance, high efficiency on the floor and a strong bench performance. At the heart of the Blue Devil’s tremendous victory was freshman Toby Fournier.
