Duke Dominates Louisville, Turns Attention to Virginia Tech

The Blue Devils remain unbeaten in ACC play after a statement win over the Cardinals.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:47am

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The Duke basketball team improved to 19-1 overall and 8-0 in ACC play with an 83-52 blowout victory over No. 20 Louisville at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils now hold an impressive 7-1 record against ranked opponents this season. Despite Louisville's star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. returning from injury, Duke's defense was dominant, holding the Cardinals to just 52 points. Cameron Boozer posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Isaiah Evans and Patrick Ngongba each contributed 15 points. Nikolas Khamenia provided a spark off the bench with a season-high 14 points.

Why it matters

Duke's dominant performance showcased the team's defensive intensity and offensive depth as they continue to roll through ACC play. With the win, the Blue Devils now turn their attention to the Virginia Tech Hokies, who present a balanced attack led by forward Amani Hansberry.

The details

Duke's defense held Louisville to just 16-of-54 shooting from the field and 11-of-34 from three-point range. Brown was limited to seven points on 1-of-13 shooting and 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. Offensively, Boozer, Evans, and Ngongba combined to shoot 10-of-19 from the field, while Khamenia provided a spark off the bench with 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three-point range.

  • The Duke basketball program improved to 19–1 overall and 8–0 in ACC play following an 83–52 blowout victory over No. 20 Louisville at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday night.
  • Duke's first matchup against the Cardinals earlier this season on the road was on January 24, 2026.

The players

Cameron Boozer

The Duke forward posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Isaiah Evans

The Duke guard contributed 15 points.

Patrick Ngongba

The Duke forward also scored 15 points.

Nikolas Khamenia

The Duke guard provided a spark off the bench with a season-high 14 points.

Mikel Brown Jr.

The Louisville freshman guard returned from injury but was limited to seven points on 1-of-13 shooting.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

With the win, Duke now turns its attention to the Virginia Tech Hokies, who enter the matchup with a 16–6 record and are coming off a home victory over Georgia Tech.

The takeaway

Duke's dominant performance against Louisville showcased the team's defensive intensity and offensive depth as they continue to roll through ACC play. With Virginia Tech presenting a balanced attack led by Amani Hansberry, Duke will need to maintain its focus and energy to remain unbeaten in conference action.