Photos: Duke defeats Baylor to advance to Sweet 16
By Kaitlin McKeown
Duke’s Delaney Thomas is fouled by Baylor’s Taliah Scott during the first half of the Blue Devils’ second-round NCAA Tournament game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Kaitlin McKeown
kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke rolled to a decisive win over sixth-seeded Baylor on Sunday in Durham to advance to the program’s third consecutive NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Four Blue Devils scored in double figures, and the team held Baylor to 30.2% from the field overall and 0% from three-point range.
Duke will face No. 2 LSU on Friday in Sacramento.
Duke’s Arianna Roberson and Delaney Thomas embrace as time expires during the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Toby Fournier reacts after knocking down a three-point basket during the first half of the Blue Devils’ second-round NCAA Tournament game against Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Arianna Roberson battles Baylor’s Kyla Abraham for a rebound during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Toby Fournier looks to shoot over Baylor’s Kiersten Johnson during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Nelson attempts to save the ball from going out of bounds during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
The Duke bench reacts during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks with her team during a timeout in the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ashlon Jackson and Baylor’s Bella Fontleroy collide during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Baylor’s Darianna Littlepage-Buggs pressures Duke’s Toby Fournier during the first half of the Blue Devils’ second-round NCAA Tournament game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson instructs her team during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Arianna Roberson battles Baylor’s Bella Fontleroy for a loose ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Toby Fournier battles Baylor’s Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Kiersten Johnson for a rebound during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Nelson shoots over Baylor’s Taliah Scott during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Baylor’s Kiersten Johnson grabs a rebound away from Duke’s Delaney Thomas and Toby Fournier during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Baylor’s Darianna Littlepage-Buggs pressures Duke’s Arianna Roberson during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ashlon Jackson reacts after getting a defensive stop during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Delaney Thomas and Arianna Roberson pressure a shot by Baylor’s Taliah Scott during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Nelson congratulates teammate Taina Mair after a defensive stop during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win over Baylor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Taina Mair hugs head coach Kara Lawson after checking out of the game late in the second half of the Blue Devils’ 69-46 second-round NCAA Tournament win on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published March 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM.
