North Carolina Defeats Duke in ACC Championship, Advances to NCAA Tournament
24th-ranked Duke women's tennis team lost 0-4 to fifth-ranked North Carolina in the ACC Championship quarterfinals at Cary Tennis Park. North Carolina took an early lead in doubles and secured the win with strong performances in singles, improving their record to 20-3 for the season. Duke now awaits the NCAA selection show on Monday, April 29.
By the Numbers- Duke drops to 15-9 overall for the season.
- North Carolina rises to 20-3 with the victory.
Weather conditions forced both teams inside to finish the singles matches, potentially impacting the outcome.
State of Play- North Carolina took an early lead in doubles and carried the momentum to secure the win in singles.
- Duke's players showed resilience despite the challenging conditions.
Duke will await the NCAA Tournament selection show on Monday, April 29, with the opening rounds scheduled for May 3-5.
Bottom LineDespite the loss to North Carolina, Duke's women's tennis team demonstrated competitiveness and resilience, setting the stage for their upcoming participation in the NCAA Tournament selection.
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