Deja Kelly scores 22 as UNC avenges losses to Hokies, all but clinches NCAA berth

Posted Feb 28, 2021
Deja Kelly’s run of terrific games has likely made her dream of finishing the season at home in Texas a reality. The freshman from San Antonio tied her season-high of 22 points for the second consecutive game as UNC avenged two earlier losses to Virginia Tech and rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit for a 68–63 victory in Blacksburg on Sunday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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