Photos: Duke vs. North Carolina in women’s college basketball action

Kaitlin McKeown

Photos from North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

The No. 22 Tar Heels defeated Duke in front of a sold-out crowd.

The loss is Duke’s second of the season to North Carolina, leaving the Blue Devils one win short of winning the ACC regular-season championship.

Duke’s Celeste Taylor and North Carolina’s Anya Poole dive for a loose ball during the first half of the Blue Devils’ regular season finale against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Celeste Taylor and North Carolina’s Anya Poole dive for a loose ball during the first half of the Blue Devils’ regular season finale against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jordyn Oliver pulls down a rebound away from North Carolina’s Anya Poole and Alyssa Ustby during the first half of the Blue Devils’ regular season finale against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jordyn Oliver pulls down a rebound away from North Carolina’s Anya Poole and Alyssa Ustby during the first half of the Blue Devils’ regular season finale against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart gives instructions to her team during the first half the Tar Heels’ game against Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart gives instructions to her team during the first half the Tar Heels’ game against Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Vanessa de Jesus drives between North Carolina’s Deja Kelly and Eva Hodgson during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Vanessa de Jesus drives between North Carolina’s Deja Kelly and Eva Hodgson during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams looks to pass under pressure from Duke’s Ashlon Jackson and Kennedy Brown during the first half of the Blue Devils’ regular season finale against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams looks to pass under pressure from Duke’s Ashlon Jackson and Kennedy Brown during the first half of the Blue Devils’ regular season finale against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Mia Heide pulls down a rebound in front of North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby and Kayla McPherson during the first half of North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Mia Heide pulls down a rebound in front of North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby and Kayla McPherson during the first half of North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Kara Lawson high-fives players prior to the Blue Devils’ final regular season game against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Kara Lawson high-fives players prior to the Blue Devils’ final regular season game against North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jordyn Oliver and Mia Heide battle North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams for a loose ball during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jordyn Oliver and Mia Heide battle North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams for a loose ball during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Celeste Taylor drives past North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Celeste Taylor drives past North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson pushes the ball past Duke’s Reigan Richardson during the second half of North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson pushes the ball past Duke’s Reigan Richardson during the second half of North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Anya Poole pulls down a rebound away from Duke’s Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Anya Poole pulls down a rebound away from Duke’s Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Taya Corosdale and Mia Heide fight for a loose ball with North Carolina’s Anya Poole during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Taya Corosdale and Mia Heide fight for a loose ball with North Carolina’s Anya Poole during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson grabs a rebound away from Duke’s Elizabeth Balogun during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson grabs a rebound away from Duke’s Elizabeth Balogun during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Destiny Adams pressures Duke’s Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Destiny Adams pressures Duke’s Kennedy Brown during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams shoots over Duke’s Vanessa de Jesus during the second half half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams shoots over Duke’s Vanessa de Jesus during the second half half of the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams reacts following a made basket during the second half of North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kennedy Todd-Williams reacts following a made basket during the second half of North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson celebrates as time expires during North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson celebrates as time expires during North Carolina’s 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Alexandra Zelaya and Anya Poole embrace following the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Alexandra Zelaya and Anya Poole embrace following the Tar Heels’ 45-41 win over Duke on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.

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