Duke Runs Past Charleston, Baylor Up Next In Round 2 Of The 2026 NCAA Tournament

Duke took care of Charleston today with relative ease, winning 81-64, behind 24 points from Toby Fournier.

The Blue Devils did a lot of things right. They got rebounds (47-39), outscored Charleston in the lane, 44-20, and got a lot out of the bench (24 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists).

However, they fouled the Cougars enough for them to hit 22 free throws, and the Blue Devils lost the turnover battle, 20-13.

Charleston also had 19 offensive rebounds. Fortunately, they only shot 26% overall and 27%

on threes, but against a stronger opponent, that would be an issue.

Aside from Fournier, Delaney Thomas had 19 points and 9 rebounds, and Jordan Wood had 17 off the bench.

Duke now advances, and will play Baylor in the second round on Sunday.

• No. 3 Seed Duke Advances with Win Over College of Charleston
• Toby Fournier scores 24, Duke beats Charleston 81-64 in 1st round of women’s NCAA Tournament
• Women’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Can Duke’s opponents learn from Charleston’s guard?
• Women’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Can Duke’s opponents learn from Charleston’s guard?
• Women’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Can Duke’s opponents learn from Charleston’s guard?
• Women’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Can Duke’s opponents learn from Charleston’s guard?

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