Martin Heintzelman, Author at IX Sports

North Carolina forward Nyla Harris, wearing a baby blue Tar Heels jersey, holds the ball low and away from South Carolina's Madina Okot, wearing a white Gamecocks jersey. Okot has her arms out wide to keep Harris in place.

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ACC notebook: Nyla Harris and North Carolina are a perfect match, plus bad news for Duke and Pittsburgh

by Martin HeintzelmanFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Injuries and lawsuits abound as the conference heads into its final month of games

Laura Ziegler (0) wearing a white Louisville Cardinals jersey, is captured mid-motion attempted to pass the ball around the outstretched hand of South Carolina's Ayla McDowell (24), wearing a black jersey.

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In an underperforming ACC, Louisville thrives with versatile stars and a killer supporting cast

by Martin HeintzelmanJanuary 20, 2026January 21, 2026

After a few down seasons, the Cardinals are on the rise thanks to an unselfish and effective roster

Duke head coach Kara Lawson, wearing a black-quarter zip, offers input from the sideline to guard Riley Nelson, wearing a black and blue Duke jersey.

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After rocky start, Duke rights the ship with shake-ups and step-ups

by Martin HeintzelmanJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

New faces define a sharp turnaround

Duke head coach Kara Lawson stands slightly bent over, clapping her hands from the sideline.

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Duke was one of the most hyped-up teams in the country. What happened?

by Martin HeintzelmanDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Kara Lawson’s group is 3-6 and currently on a four-game skid.

Zoe Brooks is facing toward the speaker and looking directly at them. She is wearing her red N.C. State jersey.

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Zoe Brooks is ready for her closeup, and other NC State-Maryland takeaways

by Martin HeintzelmanOctober 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Plus: Oluchi Okananwa impresses for Maryland