Women's Basketball

ACC Women's Basketball Recap - February 19

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Boston College, California, Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, North Carolina and Notre Dame posted victories on Thursday.

#22 North Carolina 66, Virginia Tech 63 (OT) | Box Score | Highlights
  • Facing a nine-point deficit in the second quarter, North Carolina clawed back to force overtime and secure the road win at Virginia Tech for its ninth victory in its last 10 games.
  • Nyla Harris led the Tar Heels with 15 points, including four key points and four rebounds in overtime to secure the win.
  • In overtime, North Carolina held Virginia Tech scoreless for the final 2:48, as the Hokies closed the contest 0-for-8 from the field.
  • Virginia Tech finished a perfect 13-for-13 from the free throw line, as Samyha Suffren and Carys Baker each scored 15 points to pace the Hokies.

Notre Dame 78, Wake Forest 54 | Box Score | Highlights
  • Headlined by Hannah Hidalgo's game-high 26 points, Notre Dame led the entire way at Wake Forest for its fourth victory in its last five outings.
  • Scoring 16 of her 26 points in the first half, Hidalgo also posted five rebounds, four assists and three steals, marking the 19th time this season and a program-record 70th time in her career with 20 or more points.
  • Teammate KK Bransford finished 6-for-7 from the field and posted 13 points, her highest point total since returning from injury.
  • Emily Johns led the Demon Deacons with 13 points.

Georgia Tech 84, Pitt 68 | Box Score | Highlights
  • Led by Brianna Turnage's 20 points and 21 rebounds, Georgia Tech cruised past Pitt for its second victory in its last three contests.
  • Turnage's 20-20 performance is the first by an ACC player since Miami's Beatrice Mompremier recorded 24 points and 21 rebounds against Marquette on November 15, 2018. It is also the first in an ACC game since former Wake Forest standout Dearica Hamby registered 36 points and 20 boards against Boston College in 2015.
  • Teammates Talayah Walker (20 points) and La'Nya Foster (17) combined with Turnage to score 57 of the Yellow Jackets' 84 points.
  • The Panthers were led by freshman Theresa Hagans Jr. with 19 points for her fifth straight game with at least 13 points.

California 75, Florida State 62 | Box Score | Highlights
  • Junior Lulu Twidale registered 30 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the field, as California went on the road to fend off Florida State for its fourth win in its last five games.
  • Twidale knocked down five of the Golden Bears' nine 3-pointers, as California shot 45.6 percent (26-for-57) for the game.
  • Gisella Maul added 10 points, while Sakima Walker narrowly missed a double-double with eight points and 11 boards.
  • Sydney Bowles buried four triples to finish with 17 points to lead Florida State.

#9 Duke 83, NC State 65 | Box Score | Highlights
  • After being held to just six points against North Carolina on Sunday, sophomore Toby Fournier bounced back with a game-high 26 points on 8-of-13 shooting to lead Duke to its 17th straight win and improve to 15-0 in ACC play.
  • The Blue Devils held the Wolfpack without a 3-pointer, as the visitors finished 0-for-6 from distance.
  • Taina Mair filled the stat sheet with seven points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and two steals, while Ashlon Jackson and Arianna Roberson added 17 and 15 points, respectively.
  • Khamil Pierre (24 points) and Zoe Brooks (21) combined for 45 of NC State's 65 points.

Boston College 77, SMU 59 | Box Score | Highlights
  • Four players scored in double figures as Boston College snapped its losing skid with a win at SMU.
  • Lily Carmody led all scorers with 27 points, including 17 in the second half, while Erin Houpt and Amirah Anderson added 14 points apiece.
  • The Eagles closed the contest on a 16-2 run to pull away, outscoring the Mustangs 22-9 in the fourth quarter.
  • Anaya Brown tallied 19 points and six rebounds to lead SMU.

Miami 66, Stanford 51 | Box Score | Highlights
  • All five Miami starters scored in double figures and combined to score all 66 points, as the Hurricanes earned their second straight win against Stanford.
  • Gal Raviv led all scorers with 19 points, while Ra Shaya Kyle posted 11 points and 14 rebounds for her 17th double-double this season, tying for the most in the ACC.
  • Miami held Stanford to just 14.3 percent (3-for-21) from 3-point range, tying its lowest percentage in an ACC game this season.
  • Hailee Swain scored a team-high 16 points, including 14 in the second half, while Nunu Agara added 11 points.