On Friday, the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team defeated the Louisville Cardinals 61-48 in the ACC Tournament, improving their record to 24-7. It was Duke’s fourth consecutive victory and 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 scored in double figures.
Head coach Kara Lawson’s team will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET, with a trip to the league tournament title at stake in Greensboro, North Carolina. Recently, it was reported that the Blue Devils players will get the opportunity to celebrate one of the most famous basketball players ever with a new addition to the team’s clothing.
The Kobe Bryant-related story circulated on social media as the Blue Devils’ stars continued their route to a potential deep run in the upcoming 2025 NCAA Tournament.
“Postseason Kobes,” the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team said on X, revealing their latest Nike footwear.
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Lawson retweeted a video of the new shoes commemorating Los Angeles Lakers great Bryant, popularly known as “The Black Mamba.”
The winner of Saturday’s Duke-Notre Dame semifinal is anticipated to face the winner of Saturday’s game between No. 1-seeded North Carolina State Wolfpack and No. 5-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels.
