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Photos: Duke women’s basketball falls to Colorado 61-53 in NCAA Tournament second round

By Kaitlin McKeown Kaitlin McKeown, kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Taya Corosdale, center, pulls down a rebound during the first half of the Blue Devils’ NCAA Tournament second round game against Colorado at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Taya Corosdale, center, pulls down a rebound during the first half of the Blue Devils’ NCAA Tournament second round game against Colorado at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
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Duke women’s basketball faces Colorado in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.

The third-seeded Blue Devils will attempt to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2018.

Check back after the game for more photos.

Duke’s Celeste Taylor and Colorado’s Quay Miller battle for possession during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Celeste Taylor and Colorado’s Quay Miller battle for possession during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Reigan Richardson drives to the basket past Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Reigan Richardson drives to the basket past Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Taya Corosdale, center, pulls down a rebound during the first half of the Blue Devils’ NCAA Tournament second round game against Colorado at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Taya Corosdale, center, pulls down a rebound during the first half of the Blue Devils’ NCAA Tournament second round game against Colorado at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Celeste Taylor defends a downcourt pass to Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Celeste Taylor defends a downcourt pass to Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the first half of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Celeste Taylor and Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod leap for a rebound during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Celeste Taylor and Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod leap for a rebound during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Reigan Richardson and Colorado’s Tayanna Jones lunge for a loose ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Reigan Richardson and Colorado’s Tayanna Jones lunge for a loose ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Shayeann Day-Wilson drives past Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Shayeann Day-Wilson drives past Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Reigan Richardson and Colorado’s Frida Formann dive after a loose ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Reigan Richardson and Colorado’s Frida Formann dive after a loose ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Reigan Richardson and Elizabeth Balogun pressure Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Reigan Richardson and Elizabeth Balogun pressure Colorado’s Tayanna Jones during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Vanessa de Jesus pushes the ball past Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Vanessa de Jesus pushes the ball past Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kennedy Brown makes a move to the basket during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Kennedy Brown makes a move to the basket during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Shayeann Day-Wilson drives between Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod and Kindyll Wetta during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Shayeann Day-Wilson drives between Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod and Kindyll Wetta during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kennedy Brown is pressured by Colorado’s Quay Miller and Frida Formann during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Kennedy Brown is pressured by Colorado’s Quay Miller and Frida Formann during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks to her team in the huddle during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks to her team in the huddle during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Shayeann Day-Wilson drives to the basket past Colorado’s Aaronette Vonleh during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Shayeann Day-Wilson drives to the basket past Colorado’s Aaronette Vonleh during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Celeste Taylor and Reigan Richardson scramble for possession with Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Celeste Taylor and Reigan Richardson scramble for possession with Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod reacts after being fouled during the second half of the Buffaloes’ 61-53 win over Duke in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Colorado’s Jaylyn Sherrod reacts after being fouled during the second half of the Buffaloes’ 61-53 win over Duke in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jordyn Oliver, Celeste Taylor and Ashlon Jackson walk off the court following the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jordyn Oliver, Celeste Taylor and Ashlon Jackson walk off the court following the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Elizabeth Balogun kneels at center court following the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Elizabeth Balogun kneels at center court following the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson listens to questions during a press conference following the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Kara Lawson listens to questions during a press conference following the Blue Devils’ 61-53 loss to Colorado in an NCAA Tournament second round game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 20, 2023 at 10:08 PM.

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