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Duke Smashes College of Charleston in NCAA Women's Tournament First Round
The junior Barbot twins powered College of Charleston to a program-record 27-win season and their first NCAA Tournament berth as a 14-seed, scoring 36 points in the opening round.
- In the NCAA opening round on March 20, College of Charleston lost 81-64 to Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium, with Taryn Barbot scoring a game-high 36 points.
- Harmony's six-year rebuild included recruiting the Barbot twins despite contact from over 80 programs, transforming the program since 2019.
- Taryn Barbot converted 14 of 16 free throws and produced highlight plays while Charleston forced 20 Duke turnovers and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds for 22 points off turnovers and 12 second-chance points.
- The Cougars closed the season 27-6, a Division I-era program record, and the only team among the field of 68 making their March Madness debut, boosting their profile.
- Taryn Barbot faces transfer interest from Power 4 programs after more than 80 teams contacted the twins, but coaches say she will decide while Charleston focuses on player development.
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Toby Fournier scores 24, Duke women beat Charleston 81-64 in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
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