BREAKING: Duke Makes Huge Announcement Ahead of Women’s March Madness

The Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team improved to 24-7 with a 61-48 victory over Louisville in the ACC Tournament on Friday. The win marked Duke’s fourth consecutive victory and its 12th in the last 15 games. Oluchi Okananwa led the team with 12 points, while Reigan Richardson (12), Ashlon Jackson (11), and Toby Fournier (10) also contributed double-digit scoring. Head coach Kara Lawson’s squad is set to face Notre Dame on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a spot in the ACC Tournament championship on the line.

Recently, the Blue Devils unveiled a special addition to their uniforms, paying tribute to basketball icon Kobe Bryant. The announcement gained attention on social media as Duke shared a video showcasing their new Nike sneakers inspired by the Lakers legend, known as “The Black Mamba.” The team posted “Postseason Kobes” on X, with Lawson retweeting the reveal.

The winner of Saturday’s Duke-Notre Dame semifinal will advance to face either top-seeded NC State or No. 5 seed North Carolina in the ACC Tournament final.