Duke bounced back from a last-second defeat at Clemson with a solid 80-52 win that clinched at least a share of the regular-season ACC championship.
The Seminoles kept it close for the first half, down just 33-29 at the break. Duke dominated the third quarter, 22-11, and the fourth quarter as well, 25-12.
Toby Fournier continues her excellent play. She had 22 here, along with 13 rebounds, 5 blocks and 3 assists. She has hit a remarkable 17-19 from the line in her last three games.
Ashlon Jackson added 15 while Delaney Thomas and Riley Nelson had 13 each. Thomas also corralled 20 rebounds (3rd most in Duke history). Taina Mair was a couple assists away from a triple double, with 11 points and 10 boards.
With the win, Duke moves to 21-7 and 16-1 in the ACC. The Blue Devils can claim sole and permanent possession of first place on Sunday with a win over the visiting Tar Heels.
Louisville is just behind Duke at 15-2, and the Cardinals close out with Notre Dame at home on Sunday.
However, since Duke beat Louisville, the Blue Devils will get the #1 seed for the ACC Tournament regardless of what happens in Sunday’s games.
