Duke Defeats Clemson, Advances to ACC Title Game

Blue Devils' Boozer twins lead the way in 73-61 victory

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:05am

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Duke basketball twins Cameron (24 points, 14 rebounds, five assists) and Cayden Boozer (16 points) led the Blue Devils past the Clemson Tigers, 73-61, on Friday night at the Spectrum Center in the ACC Tournament semifinals. Duke out-rebounded Clemson 41-27 and led by as many as 20 points in the second half.

Why it matters

Duke's victory sets up a championship matchup against No. 2 seed Virginia on Saturday night. The Blue Devils are seeking their first ACC Tournament title since 2022, while Virginia is looking to win its third conference tournament in the last five years.

The details

The Boozer twins were the driving force behind Duke's win. Cameron recorded a double-double, while Cayden added 16 points to help the Blue Devils pull away in the second half. Duke's stifling defense limited Clemson's scoring opportunities, and the Blue Devils' rebounding advantage proved to be a key factor.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Duke advances to the ACC Tournament championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A Duke basketball player who scored 24 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in the win over Clemson.

Cayden Boozer

The twin brother of Cameron Boozer, Cayden scored 16 points to help lead Duke to victory.

Clemson Tigers

The Clemson basketball team that lost to Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals.

Virginia Cavaliers

The No. 2 seed in the ACC Tournament who will face Duke in the championship game on Saturday.

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What’s next

Duke will face Virginia in the ACC Tournament championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

The takeaway

Duke's Boozer twins led the way as the Blue Devils punched their ticket to the ACC Tournament final, setting up a highly anticipated matchup against perennial powerhouse Virginia on Saturday night.