Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball Secures Victory Over No. 18 Notre Dame
DURHAM, N.C. ? The Duke Blue Devils achieved an impressive 82-68 victory against No. 18 Notre Dame, with all five starters contributing double-digit points in this ACC women's basketball matchup at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Senior Taina Mair led the team with a season-high 23 points, while sophomore Toby Fournier added 20 points. Delaney Thomas recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds, complemented by Ashlon Jackson and Riley Nelson, who scored 13 and 11 points, respectively.
This win marked Duke's first triumph over a ranked opponent this season, improving their overall record to 9-6 and maintaining an undefeated 4-0 in ACC play. In contrast, Notre Dame fell to 10-4 overall and 2-2 in conference standings.
The game featured a strong start from both teams, but Duke quickly established control, leading by as much as 18 points during the first half. Despite a late push from Notre Dame, Duke maintained their lead through effective scoring and defense to secure the victory. The Blue Devils will next face Cal and Stanford on the West Coast.
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