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Winners and losers from women's hoops finales: Hannah Hidalgo steals the show and chaos reigns on the bubble Ohio State and North Carolina stepped up, while other teams -- such as Tennessee and Ole Miss -- crumbled

Also over @cbssports.bsky.social, Isabel Gonzalez and I broke down the winners and losers of the regular-season finales across women's basketball. Some wild stats in here about Tennessee's third quarters, UNC's free-throw shooting and bubble mania: www.cbssports.com/womens-colle...

'It's us': How two words turned North Carolina's season around On Sunday, the Tar Heels upset the Duke Blue Devils 74-69 for their 12th win in the last 13 games

The Tar Heels started the season No. 11, but by mid January had fallen outside of the top 25. A road thumping by Notre Dame when they "didn't get off the bus" was a low point.

For @cbssports.bsky.social I wrote about the two words that turned around UNC's season.

www.cbssports.com/womens-colle...

The Tar Heels win 74-69. Massive moment for the program, and especially for seniors Indya Nivar and Nyla Harris. UNC is firmly in the hosting conversation now and a sold-out Carmichael crowd is going home happy. Game was on ESPN, too. Not too shabby.

UNC up 52-47 after three quarters. This is a team that wants to host games in March, friends, and they certainly look capable of it right now.

Elina Aarnisalo, the Finnish sophomore/UCLA transfer, is on fire. 9pts in the 3rd, including ANOTHER buzzer beater, 3-3 from outside, and 15pts in the game.

PHENOMENAL response by UNC. Nyla Harris gets 6 points in a row, Aarnisalo gets 4 in the last minute, including a buzzer beater, and Duke only up 14-13 headed into the second.

I'm here in Carmichael for UNC/Duke and it's a PHYSICAL start. UNC's offense from Virginia has not carried over at all. They are rattled. Duke up 10-3 w 4:13 left in the first quarter.

Kara pulled Thomas and Fournier immediately after the got their first fouls, showing faith in Roberson and Woods.

The answer is: YES.

Court Queens: Celebrate the Players, Teams, and History of Women's Basketball Celebrate the Players, Teams, and History of Women's Basketball

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YouTube video by Burn It All Down WNBA CBA deadline drama: Emma Baccellieri and Lindsay break down the labor fight

I had the fabulous @emmabaccellieri.bsky.social on @burnitalldownpod.com to discuss all of the latest WNBA CBA news and put it in context of the history of women's basketball. Such a great talk. (Also YouTube thumbnails are the most humbling thing on earth.)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa0W...

Duke is up 41-26 over NC State at the half. Fournier leads the way w/ 11p, 7r.

UNC, meanwhile, is in OT with Virginia Tech.

Never a dull moment in NC women's hoops.

Meanwhile, keeping an eye on UNC/Virginia Tech, which Tech leads 44-42 after 3. Tech is firmly on the bubble, while UNC needs to win out -- and probably get some help -- to have a chance to host. A lot at stake.

At the end of the first quarter, Duke up 28-16. Khamil Pierre is almost single-handedly keeping State somewhat still in this one; she has 10 points, everyone else has 6 combined.

Biggest problem for Duke is Roberson already has 2 fouls, and State does have Tilda Trygger ...

Hilary Knight on her identity, her dreams and the fight for what’s next (Published 2022)

Since we can now gift article links, figured it was the perfect excuse to reheat this tonight. 🔓 @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/333...

you guys wes moore is losing his mind early i'd be on tech watch

on a completely unrelated note, duke up 18-6 early

'A season of adversity to a season of prosperity': How Kara Lawson guided Duke's massive midseason turnaround The Blue Devils started the season 3-6, but are now on a stunning 16-game winning streak

Here in Cameron for the 2nd time in a week to see if Duke can beat State for 17 in a row.

For @cbssports.bsky.social I wrote about Kara's moving postgame press conference after Duke's big win over UNC on Sunday, and why the message sounded so familiar to me:

www.cbssports.com/womens-colle...

I don’t think the gravity of this is understood

She changed this sport forever. For so much good. To win Olympic gold because you love skating. And you were truly just enjoying yourself. Revelation.

Always use public transit!

I yelled “I know she doesn’t care but I REALLY CARE” to no one

she says she doesn't feel nerves but i think instead she gave them to me because i haven't taken a full breath in an hour lmao

Our alt skating queen!

ALYSA LIU GOLD MEDALIST!!!

Love her celebrating with Nakai. Snapped the kid out of being sad to celebrate winning bronze. Love it.

Alyssa Liu might be the greatest human on earth??????

my advice is to delete this and say you did

I’m so happy for the U.S. women and so crushed for the a Canadian women. What a great game. EVERYONE WATCH THE PWHL NOW AND YOU CAN KEEP WATCHING ALL THESE PLAYERS GO AT IT!

never had a doubt

i think about this tweet so much

#prayercircleformary

Like this is legit NSFW shit I'm so glad I work from home rn lmao