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Duke's Winning Streak Ends at 17 After Loss to Clemson
Blue Devils fall 53-51 to Tigers, still lead ACC with two games left
Feb. 23, 2026 at 5:35am
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Duke's remarkable 17-game winning streak came to an end on the road against Clemson, as the Tigers rallied in the fourth quarter to win 53-51. The Blue Devils had led by 9 points going into the final period, but Clemson outscored them 23-12 down the stretch, with Hanna Kohn hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Why it matters
Duke's loss ends their longest winning streak of the season, but the Blue Devils still lead the ACC standings with two games left. The outcome keeps the conference title race tight, with Louisville still within striking distance of catching Duke for the regular season championship.
The details
Duke had built a 39-30 lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Clemson rallied in the final period, outscoring the Blue Devils 23-12 to pull out the narrow 53-51 victory. Hanna Kohn hit the game-winning 3-pointer with just 3.1 seconds remaining to give the Tigers the win. Toby Fournier led Duke with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists and a steal, while Riley Nelson added 10 points.
- Duke's winning streak began on December 4th.
- The streak reached 17 games before ending against Clemson on February 23, 2026.
The players
Toby Fournier
Duke player who led the team with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists and a steal in the loss.
Riley Nelson
Duke player who scored 10 points in the game.
Hanna Kohn
Clemson player who hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left to give the Tigers the victory.
What’s next
With the loss, Duke is now 20-7 overall and 15-1 in ACC play. They have two games remaining in the regular season - at home against Florida State and on the road against UNC. If Duke beats Florida State, they will clinch the ACC regular season title, even if Louisville (14-2 in ACC) wins out.
The takeaway
Duke's impressive 17-game winning streak came to an end, but the Blue Devils remain in first place in the ACC standings with two games left. The loss keeps the conference title race tight, with Louisville still having a chance to catch Duke for the regular season championship.
