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Donarski's big 3rd quarter helps North Carolina beat Oregon State 70-49 in women's NCAA Tournament

North Carolina celebrates after defeating Oregon State in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Chapel Hill, N.C. Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Lexi Donarski scored 19 points, including 17 in the third quarter, and North Carolina beat Oregon State 70-49 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

Donarski also matched a season high with five 3-pointers, all coming during North Carolina's dominant third quarter when it outscored Oregon State 30-9 in the period. Alyssa Ustby had 10 points and nine rebounds, and Maria Gakdeng added 13 points.