It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Bennett Place gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Durham, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Sandy Creek Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Nanas or visit Duke Homestead, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Durham, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Durham, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Durham, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The clocks sprang forward last weekend and North Carolina is leaping right into pollen season.The state Department of Environmental Quality, which measures the amount of pollen in the air, says numbers have been rising for tree pollen already, and grass and weed pollen are coming.The state operates a pollen sampler on Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh from late February to mid-November.Samples are collected Monday through Friday except for holidays, the state says, and pollen reports are issued based on the pr...
The clocks sprang forward last weekend and North Carolina is leaping right into pollen season.
The state Department of Environmental Quality, which measures the amount of pollen in the air, says numbers have been rising for tree pollen already, and grass and weed pollen are coming.
The state operates a pollen sampler on Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh from late February to mid-November.
Samples are collected Monday through Friday except for holidays, the state says, and pollen reports are issued based on the previous 24 hours. The sampling device, mounted on the roof of the Nature Research Center, is a rod coated in grease that catches airborne pollen for one minute every 10 minutes. Analysts look at the samples under a microscope and issue a report on the amount of tree, grass and weed pollen found on the collecting rod.
Thursday’s pollen report shows high levels of tree pollen, with low grass and weed pollen levels.
Dr. Robert Bardon, associate dean of extension and a professor of Forestry & Environmental Resources at N.C. State University, has developed a formula for predicting when Raleigh’s trees begin to release their magic dust.
Starting Feb. 1, every day the high temperature exceeds 55 degrees, the excess is added to a running total. At around 300, Bardon says, pollen starts to fall. At 636 excess degrees, tree pollen production peaks. Last year, that happened the first week of April. Three days to a week later, it’s over.
Using his formula, pollen began dropping Wednesday, March 12.
As of Thursday, March 13, the state said, juniper, cedar, cypress, elm and oak trees are contributing the most pollen.
All but the cypress are listed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America as among the trees that cause the most allergy symptoms.
? Pine tree pollen — the one that covers everything in a crunchy coating of bright greenish-yellow — typically is the worst in North Carolina in April. Pine pollen tends to be thickest in the early mornings on warm, dry, breezy days, NCSU says. On those days, it looks like yellow smoke and feels like a sandstorm.
? Grass pollen has been up and down in March already, but usually peaks in April.
? Weed pollen usually peaks in summer, except for ragweed pollen, which is the most dense in fall.
Researchers at NCSU have said that climate change is causing plants to produce higher concentrations of pollen for longer periods than in the past, meaning allergy sufferers have more symptoms.
Pollen production varies based on temperature, geographic location and plant type
Kelly Oten, an assistant professor and extension specialist at NCSU’s College of Natural Resources, said in 2023: “Warmer spring temperatures cause plants to respond sooner, therefore causing the pollen season to start sooner. Meanwhile, warmer fall temperatures elongate the growing season, causing the pollen season to last longer.”
Compared to 30 years ago, Oten said, pollen season is about a month longer now.
This story was originally published March 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM.
“Yeah, a dollar. Are the blades any good? No.”A healthy fear of editors and parents will stop this reporter from finishing that commercial’s quote verbatim. (But you can find it in this viral video advertisement from the company then known as DollarShaveClub.com.)To paraphrase, DollarShaveClub.com founder Michael Dubin says the razor blades are not just good — they’re really, really great.The com...
“Yeah, a dollar. Are the blades any good? No.”
A healthy fear of editors and parents will stop this reporter from finishing that commercial’s quote verbatim. (But you can find it in this viral video advertisement from the company then known as DollarShaveClub.com.)
To paraphrase, DollarShaveClub.com founder Michael Dubin says the razor blades are not just good — they’re really, really great.
The company, which has since dropped the “.com” from its name, was founded in California in 2011 as a direct-to-consumer brand that would mail razors to customers’ homes for a $1 monthly fee.
Dollar Shave Club has changed plenty over the years, having operated under different owners, expanded its product line and, yes, increased its prices.
Now the company is making another move, this time geographically, as it opens a new headquarters in Durham. More specifically, the company will office out of American Tobacco Campus, Matt Gladdek, the vice president of economic development for Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, told The News & Observer in an email.
The campus already houses several retailers, including Milkshake Factory, QueenBurger, Honeygirl Meadery/Ment Beverage Co. and State of Golf. And Durham brewery Fullsteam plans to open a new taproom and restaurant there, The N&O previously reported.
Dollar Shave Club is hiring for accounting and brand strategy and marketing positions in the Bull City. The roles will require employees to work “out of our HQ in Durham, North Carolina 4x a week.”
The company has already hired at least one person with North Carolina ties to staff its Durham office. Michael Stutts, a third-generation graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, started a new role as chief brand officer of Dollar Shave Club in January.
“I promise to be a good steward of the brand that changed the personal care game when it burst through the tunnel like a WWE challenger,” Stutts wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Neither Dollar Shave Club nor Nexus Capital Management LP, the California-based private equity firm that acquired the shaving company in 2023, immediately responded to The News & Observer’s requests for more information.
In its early days, Dollar Shave Club touted its bare-bones approach to shaving. Like companies such as Apex phone grip maker Ohsnap and Liquid Death, Dollar Shave Club infused humor into its marketing to launch itself.
“Stop paying for shave tech you don’t need, and stop forgetting to buy your blades every month,” Dubin said in the DollarShaveClub.com ad, which now has more than 28 million views on YouTube.
After all, your handsome grandfather, who also had polio, made it work with a single blade, Dubin said.
Since then, though, the brand has expanded its product line and now sells electric trimmers, skincare and hair care. Shoppers can find Dollar Shave Club products in stores such as Target and Walmart, and the company is also making some effort to sell its products to women, too.
Company ownership has also changed. In 2016, Dollar Shave Club wasacquired by Unilever, a London-based company that owns dozens of brands including Ben & Jerry’s and Dove.
Dubin stepped down as CEO in 2021. Two years later, Unilever sold Dollar Shave Club to Nexus Capital Management, while remaining as a minority owner.
“We see growth potential and will invest in cutting-edge marketing, product quality and new innovations,” Nexus partner Michael Cohen said in a news release. “Dollar Shave Club will also serve as a platform for additional brands with a similar DNA.”
Nexus Capital Management also invests in shoe brand Toms and the assessment provider ACT. Months ago, the firm had plans to acquire Big Lots, though that deal didn’t pan out.
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DURHAM, N.C. – In its final true road game of the season, No. 8 women's basketball dropped its first away contest of the year at No. 16 Duke, 68-53 from Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday night. Lanie Grant led Carolina in scoring for the second straight game with 17 points.Despite North Carolina (25-5, 13-4) being without starters in ...
DURHAM, N.C. – In its final true road game of the season, No. 8 women's basketball dropped its first away contest of the year at No. 16 Duke, 68-53 from Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday night. Lanie Grant led Carolina in scoring for the second straight game with 17 points.
Despite North Carolina (25-5, 13-4) being without starters in Reniya Kelly and Alyssa Ustby, Carolina remained tight against Duke (22-7, 13-4 ACC) throughout the first half. The Blue Devils began to hit their stride on offense in the third quarter to build a decisive advantage to fend off Carolina.
Lanie Grant recorded her 10th-game this season in double-figures, nearly matching her career-high with 17 points. Leading Carolina off the boards, Maria Gakdeng grabbed seven rebounds and added eight points.
Lexi Donarski and Indya Nivar joined Grant in double-figures with 10 points a-piece.
Physical from the tip, both UNC and Duke traded buckets back-and-forth through the opening half of the first quarter. The Tar Heels cooled off from the field, as Duke ran out to grab a 24-17 lead through one.
Grant remained a go-to for Carolina, hitting double-figures within the first minute of the second. Working to slow Duke down in the paint, Carolina stormed back with a 6-0 run to take the lead. Holding Duke scoreless for the final four minutes of the half, the Tar Heels remained ahead with a narrow 32-31 advantage.
Duke came out of the half hitting three straight field goals to regain the lead off an 8-0 run. With no quit in the Tar Heels, Carolina surged off to a 7-0 run highlighted by a Donarski three to meet the Blue Devils at 41 all. Back-to-back threes from Duke propelled it to an 11-0 run of its own to lead 52-41 with one quarter remaining.
Carolina battled to cut the deficit to seven with seven minutes remaining, yet Duke fired back with a 7-0 run to extend its advantage to double-digits. The Tar Heels kept fighting to create momentum and cut down Duke's lead, yet the Blue Devils nine made threes allowed them to remain ahead to go on and win 68-53.
The Tar Heels return to Chapel Hill for their final game of the regular season, hosting Virginia from Carmichael Arena for Senior Day. Carolina will honor its five seniors in Lexi Donarski, Maria Gakdeng, Kayla McPherson, Grace Townsend and Alyssa Ustby at 2 p.m. ET on The CW.
EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon women's basketball team is set for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, as the 10th-seeded Ducks will take on No. 7 seed Vanderbilt in the Birmingham 2 Region at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., on Friday at 2:30 p.m. PT.The bid marks UO's sixth over the last eight tournaments, and 18th in program history. The Ducks have won 12 NCAA Tournament games since the 2017 tournament, reaching at least the Sweet Sixteen four times in their five previous appe...
EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon women's basketball team is set for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, as the 10th-seeded Ducks will take on No. 7 seed Vanderbilt in the Birmingham 2 Region at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., on Friday at 2:30 p.m. PT.
The bid marks UO's sixth over the last eight tournaments, and 18th in program history. The Ducks have won 12 NCAA Tournament games since the 2017 tournament, reaching at least the Sweet Sixteen four times in their five previous appearances under head coach Kelly Graves.
Oregon and Vanderbilt have met twice previously, with the Commodores holding a 2-0 lead in the all-time series. The sides last met in Eugene during the 1994-95 season.
GAME #31 – NCAA TOURNAMENT (First Round) (10) Oregon (19-11, 10-8) vs. (7) Vanderbilt (22-10, 8-8) Friday, March 21 | 2:30 p.m. PT | Cameron Indoor Stadium (Durham, N.C.) Watch: ESPNews | ESPN app Play-by-play: Jenn Hildreth| Analyst: Kelly Gamlich Radio: Oregon Sports Network (Eugene: KUJZ 95.3 FM | Portland: KPAM 860 AM) Play-by-play: Chris Clayton Listen Online | Live Stats
A WIN WOULD... » Give Oregon its eighth 20-win season in 11 years under head coach Kelly Graves, and first since 2022-23. » Be Oregon's 18th NCAA Tournament win in program history, improving its record to 18-17. » Be the Ducks' first NCAA Tournament win since 2021 when they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. » Be UO's first neutral-site win of the season. » Give Oregon a win in the first round as a 10-seed for the fourth time. » Snap a two-game skid overall and three-game losing streak away from home.
NCAA TOURNEY QUICK HITS » 18th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history, and first since the 2021-22 season. » Sixth bid in the last eight tournaments, all under 11th-year head coach Kelly Graves. » 17-17 all-time record in the NCAA Tournament, with a 12-5 mark under Graves. » 12 wins since 2017 are tied for 11th-most in the nation and tied for second-most among current Big Ten members. » Secured a No. 10 seed for the fourth time in program history, winning its first-round game each of the previous three times as a 10-seed. » Graves is 9-7 in his coaching career as a double-digit seed, reaching the Elite Eight twice and Sweet Sixteen once. » Graves' nine wins as a double-digit seed are most among active Division I head coaches. » Looking to advance out of the first round of the tournament for the 10th time in program history.
SCOUTING VANDERBILT Vanderbilt (22-10, 8-8) finished the regular season in a tie for eighth in the SEC standings and reached the quarterfinals of the conference tournament before falling to eventual champion South Carolina. The Commodores have won three of their last four games, including an 84-76 win over then-No. 20 Tennessee in the SEC Tournament.
The Commodores are led by freshman sensation Mikayla Blakes, who took home SEC Freshman of the Year honors in addition to all-SEC first team and all-SEC freshman accolades. Blakes leads all freshmen nationally at 23.2 points per game - the only freshman in the country to average above 20.0 points a game.
In addition to Blakes, Vanderbilt features another 20-point scorer in Khamil Pierre (20.5 PPG), while Iyana Moore rounds out three in double figures at 12.6 points a night.
As a team, the Commodores lead the SEC in free throw shooting (78.4 percent) and steals per game (12.4) and have the nation's seventh-highest scoring offense at 83.6 points.
INSIDE THE SERIES Oregon and Vanderbilt have met just twice previously, with the Commodores winning both contests. The teams last played during the 1994-95 season with then-ninth-ranked Vanderbilt winning 82-54 in Eugene. Friday's game will be the first between the teams in the postseason and first on a neutral floor.
DANCING DUCKS The Ducks have experienced their highest level of success in the NCAA Tournament under 11th-year head coach Kelly Graves. Graves has now led UO to six NCAA Tournament appearances, all coming over the last eight tournaments, while going 12-5 in the tournament in his UO tenure. Under Graves, Oregon has reached one Final Four, two Elite Eights and one Sweet Sixteen - winning multiple tournament games in four straight seasons (2017-21). Graves owns 12 of the Ducks' 17 all-time tournament victories, all coming since 2017. The 12 tournament victories are tied for 11th-most since the 2016-17 season, and tied for second-most among current Big Ten members.
In Graves' first trip to the NCAA Tournament with Oregon, his 2016-17 squad earned a 10-seed and was sent to Durham, N.C. There, the Ducks took down seventh-seeded Temple before upsetting host and No. 2 seed Duke in the second round on their way to the program's first-ever Elite Eight - and first of three consecutive Elite Eight appearances. This tournament marks the fourth time UO has been a 10-seed, winning its first-round game in all three of its previous three tournaments and sporting a 5-3 record as a No. 10 seed all-time.
» The Ducks played 15 teams that made this year's tournament field (17 games), winning six times. » In his 28th season as a Division I head coach, Graves earns his 14th career NCAA Tournament bid (sixth at UO). » Graves boasts a 9-7 career record as a double-digit seed in the postseason, the most such wins among all active Division I head coaches. » While at Gonzaga, Graves reached the Elite Eight as an 11-seed in 2011 and the Sweet Sixteen the following season as an 11-seed, while also advancing to the second round in 2009 as a No. 12 seed. » Oregon features just four players have been part of NCAA Tournament teams in guard Nani Falatea, guard Deja Kelly, center Phillipina Kyei and forward Amina Muhammad. » Falatea, as a freshman in 2022 with BYU, saw four minutes and attempted just one field goal in the Cougars' 61-57 first- round loss to 11th-seeded Villanova. » Kelly led North Carolina to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in her four seasons in Chapel Hill, guiding the Tar Heels to the Sweet Sixteen in 2022. » In eight career postseason games, she has averaged 16.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 36.3 percent from the field. » Muhammad was a part of Texas' Elite Eight team a season ago, with the Longhorns earning their first No. 1 seed since 2004. » Over four games in last year's tournament, Muhammad averaged 3.0 points and 3.0 rebounds over 12.0 minutes a game. » She has played in six career postseason games after Texas qualified for the Round of 32 in 2023. » Kyei is the only holdover on Oregon's roster from its last trip to the NCAA Tournament. In her freshman season, UO was a No. 5 seed in the 2022 tournament but did not play in the Ducks' double-overtime loss to Belmont in the first round. » Eleven Ducks will be experiencing the NCAA Tournament for the first time in their respective careers.
CLUTCH DUCKS The Ducks are no strangers to close games this season. Oregon's 68-67 comeback win over Washington on Feb. 12 marked UO's fifth victory by two points or less this season, with the Ducks going unbeaten in those games. UO trailed by five at halftime and by as many as eight points in the game, as it has trailed at the half in three of its last five wins. The Ducks trailed by 10 points at half against Iowa on Jan. 19 and by three against Indiana on Jan. 24. The Ducks trailed by multiple possessions in each of their last five wins: 15 points against the Hawkeyes, 10 against the Hoosiers, eight points against the Huskies, nine at Minnesota and five vs. Rutgers.
» The five wins in games decided by two points or less are most in the nation, while the five two-point games are one shy of the national lead of six. » The five such victories are Oregon's most since at least 2009-10. » Additionally, the Ducks are 6-1 in games decided by four points or less, with three of those wins coming in January. UO's 94-90 overtime loss at Nebraska on Feb. 19 stands as its only loss in games decided by four points or less. » Oregon has won its last seven games decided by two points or less dating back to the 2022-23 season, and eight of the last nine such games going back to 2021-22. » Despite only scoring 50 points against the Hawkeyes, UO picked up its first victory when scoring 50 points or less since defeating Utah 50-44 on Nov. 25, 2006 - snapping a streak of 49 straight losses when scoring 50 or less. » UO has played 12 "clutch games" (games within five points with 5:00 or less to play) and won eight of those, with a six-game winning streak in clutch games being snapped against the Cornhuskers. » In those 12 clutch games, guard Deja Kelly leads the Ducks with 15.3 points - up from her season average of 11.8. » Six of Kelly's seven 20-point outings have come in those games, and has scored 20 or more in each of the last four clutch games, including her team-high 22 points at Washington on March 2. » Phillipina Kyei averages 7.9 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 53.3 percent from the floor in clutch games while producing five double-figure scoring performances.
DURHAM, N.C. – Game times and ticket information for the 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Durham First and Second Rounds at Cameron Indoor Stadium have been announced.Friday's first-round matchup between No. 7 seed Vanderbilt and No. 10 seed Oregon is slated for 5:30 p.m., on ESPNews, with second-seeded Duke and 15th-seeded Lehigh slated to square off at 8 p.m., live on ESPNU. Sunday's second-round game time will be announced by the NCAA following the completion of all first-round games on Fr...
DURHAM, N.C. – Game times and ticket information for the 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Durham First and Second Rounds at Cameron Indoor Stadium have been announced.
Friday's first-round matchup between No. 7 seed Vanderbilt and No. 10 seed Oregon is slated for 5:30 p.m., on ESPNews, with second-seeded Duke and 15th-seeded Lehigh slated to square off at 8 p.m., live on ESPNU. Sunday's second-round game time will be announced by the NCAA following the completion of all first-round games on Friday.
General public tickets are now on sale at goduke.com/tickets or via the link HERE. The Duke Ticket Office at the Scott Family Athletics Performance Center, located immediately adjacent to Cameron Indoor Stadium, is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and can be reached via phone at 919-681-BLUE. For Friday's games, the Duke Ticket Office will be open 90 minutes prior to tip-off for general sales.
Please note that tickets for the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship will be digital tickets that should be downloaded into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet prior to arriving at the stadium.
Per NCAA Championship guidelines, every individual two (2) years of age or older must have a game ticket for admission to the First and Second Rounds. Children younger than two (2) years of age do not need a ticket provided that they sit on a lap of a ticketed adult. All tickets will be scanned upon entry at stadium doors.
Please click HERE to see the Cameron Indoor Stadium Map for the location of seating within each price point. Note that court-side seating designations are different than regular season Duke Women's Basketball game days.
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