Duke Women's Basketball Advances to 2nd Round of NCAA Tournament

Blue Devils to face Baylor in next matchup

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:19pm

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The No. 3-seeded Duke women's basketball team (25-8, 16-2 ACC) defeated College of Charleston 81-64 in the first round of the NCAA Women's Tournament. The Blue Devils will now face Baylor in the second round.

Why it matters

Duke's victory over College of Charleston, a first-time NCAA Tournament participant, keeps the Blue Devils' season alive as they look to make a deep run in the tournament. Their upcoming matchup against Baylor will be a tough test as they aim to advance further.

The details

In the first-round game, Duke dominated College of Charleston, winning by a comfortable 17-point margin. The Blue Devils will now face a tough challenge against Baylor, another highly ranked team in the tournament.

  • The first-round game was played on March 20, 2026.
  • The second-round matchup against Baylor will take place in the coming days.

The players

Duke Women's Basketball Team

The No. 3-seeded Duke women's basketball team, with a 25-8 record and 16-2 in the ACC conference.

Baylor

Duke's next opponent, another highly ranked team in the NCAA Women's Tournament.

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What’s next

The winner of the Duke-Baylor matchup will advance to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Women's Tournament.

The takeaway

Duke's first-round victory keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, but they will face a tough challenge against Baylor in the next round as they aim to make a deep run in the tournament.