BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — I would like to say the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels delivered a game for the ages in their first women’s NCAA tournament matchup, but I watched it. Duke built a 47–38 lead when somebody pointed out that they had actually played all four quarters already, so that would have to be that.
The 85 total points were the lowest for a game in the Sweet 16 or later. The Blue Devils and Tar Heels shot 30% from the field; 23% from three-point range; and, somehow, 46% from the free-throw line. It was a difficult game, and yes, I am still talking about watching it.
