Baylor Bears Face Duke Blue Devils in NCAA Tournament Rematch

The No. 6 Baylor Bears look to defeat the Duke Blue Devils for the second time this season and advance to the Sweet 16.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:22am

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The Baylor women's basketball team narrowly defeated Nebraska in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and now faces a tough matchup against Duke in the Round of 32. Baylor previously defeated Duke 58-52 earlier this season, led by a 24-point performance from Taliah Scott. However, Duke has improved since that early-season loss and will be looking for revenge. The game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.

Why it matters

This game is a rematch of an earlier meeting between these two teams, providing an opportunity for Baylor to prove they can defeat Duke again and advance deeper into the NCAA Tournament. The outcome could have major implications for both teams' tournament hopes and trajectories.

The details

In the first-round win over Nebraska, Baylor was led by Taliah Scott's 24 points, but she struggled with efficiency, making only 3-of-12 shots. The Bears will need more production from Scott, as well as contributions from Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Jana Van Gytenbeek, and Bella Fontleroy to take down Duke. On the other side, Duke's Toby Fournier scored 16 points in the earlier matchup and will look to lead the Blue Devils to victory, with support from Delaney Thomas, Ashlon Jackson, and Taina Mair.

  • The game will be played on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. CT.
  • Baylor previously defeated Duke 58-52 earlier this season.

The players

Taliah Scott

Baylor's leading scorer who had 24 points in the team's first-round win over Nebraska.

Toby Fournier

Duke's top scorer in the earlier matchup against Baylor, putting up 16 points.

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs

Baylor player who will need to provide scoring support alongside Scott.

Delaney Thomas

Duke player who will look to contribute alongside Fournier.

Bella Fontleroy

Baylor player who will need to step up offensively in this rematch.

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What they’re saying

“We must limit Duke's supporting cast if we want to win this game. Whichever team's supporting players show up will likely be the winner.”

— Unidentified Baylor Coach

What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This rematch between Baylor and Duke provides an opportunity for the Bears to prove they can defeat the Blue Devils again and continue their NCAA Tournament run. However, Duke has improved since the earlier meeting, making this a tough challenge for Baylor as they look to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16.