Chansky’s Notebook: The Long Game

Posted Feb 28, 2025
The women stood tall with a short hand. UNC was trying to set records and sew up seeds, but it was highly unlikely the Tar Heels could beat Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium with their best rebounder and star scorer injured and sitting out. Courtney Banghart played the long game after the 68-53 loss that was way closer than the score indicates. (Chapelboro.com)

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