Samford season ends in NCAA first round, after 82-47 decision to Duke

Senior guard Jazmine Powers

The Duke Blue Devils showed why they're a national championship contender, taking an 82-47 victory over Samford in the NCAA tournament first round in Nashville. Freshman center Taylor Reece led the Bulldogs in scoring with 10 points and rebounds with 4. It was the final game for seniors Jazmine Powers, Paige Anderson, J'Quita Babineaux and Ruth Ketcham, who helped the Bulldogs to their first two NCAA appearances in school history.

Mike Morris, Ruth Ketcham and Taylor Reece address the media following the game...

Paige Anderson drives to the basket

Senior guard Paige Anderson on her Samford career...