Duke's Toby Fournier sidelined by lower leg injury in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Duke women's basketball, ranked No. 4, opened its season on November 3 with a 76-60 victory over Green Bay. The Blue Devils played without All-American forward Toby Fournier, who was ruled out due to a lower leg injury. Head coach Kara Lawson expressed hope for Fournier's quick return but did not provide a timeline. In her absence, junior Arianna Roberson stepped up, scoring 15 points and contributing four blocks. Duke will face North Texas on November 8 as they look to build on their opening win.
- •Duke won its season opener against Green Bay, 76-60.
- •Toby Fournier missed the game due to a lower leg injury.
- •Arianna Roberson and Riley Nelson each scored 15 points.
- •Duke led at halftime, 33-31.
- •Next game is against North Texas on November 8.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Duke All-American Toby Fournier sidelined with lower leg injury
"No. 4 Duke women's basketball won its season opener over Green Bay, but did so without All-American Toby Fournier who is dealing with a leg injury.
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