Photos: No. 19 North Carolina defeats No. 14 Duke in overtime
By Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby drives between Duke’s Oluchi Okananwa and Jadyn Donovan during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Kaitlin McKeown
kmckeown@newsobserver.com
No. 19 North Carolina defeated No. 14 Duke 53-46 on Thursday at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C., the first of two meetings between the rival teams.
North Carolina senior Alyssa Ustby led the Tar Heels with 10 points and 12 rebounds. The loss is the Blue Devils’ first in conference play so far this season.
The teams will meet again on Feb. 27 in Durham.
North Carolina’s Reniya Kelly and Blanca Thomas celebrate following the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime victory over Duke on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina celebrates in the huddle following their 53-46 overtime win over Duke on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Indya Nivar collides with Duke’s Ashlon Jackson during the first half of the Tar Heels’ game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson gestures from the sidelines during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 53-46 overtime loss to North Carolina on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Blanca Thomas and Indya Nivar contest a shot by Duke’s Jadyn Donovan during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime win on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks with Jadyn Donovan during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 53-46 overtime loss to North Carolina on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jadyn Donovan and North Carolina’s Reniya Kelly dive on the floor during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime win on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng handles the ball during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime victory over Duke on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Emma Koabel drives past North Carolina’s Lanie Grant during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 53-46 overtime loss on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Blanca Thomas grabs a rebound over Duke’s Toby Fournier during overtime of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 win on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski and Duke’s Reigan Richardson battle for possession during overtime of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 win on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina fans react during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime victory over Duke on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ashlon Jackson drives to the lane during the fourth quarter of the Blue Devils’ 53-46 loss to North Carolina on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Reniya Kelly reacts after being called for a foul during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime victory over Duke on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Oluchi Okananwa and Delaney Thomas pressure North Carolina’s Reniya Kelly during overtime of the Blue Devils’ 53-46 loss on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Taina Mair reacts following a North Carolina turnover during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 53-46 overtime loss on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Reniya Kelly wrestles for possession with Duke’s Delaney Thomas during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime victory on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng contests a shot by Duke’s Toby Fournier during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime victory on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby shoots over Duke’s Jadyn Donovan during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 53-46 overtime victory on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson and North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart share a word prior to their game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published January 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM.
