Duke Women's Basketball Remains Sole Undefeated Team in ACC

Blue Devils defeat Louisville, extend win streak to 14 games

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:23pm

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The Duke women's basketball team defeated Louisville 59-58 on Thursday, February 5th, extending their win streak to 14 games and becoming the only undefeated team remaining in the ACC. The Blue Devils used a strong first quarter to build a 10-point lead at halftime, and held on late to secure the victory.

Why it matters

Duke's win over Louisville marks an impressive turnaround for the team, which started the season 3-6 before going on their current 14-game winning streak. Remaining the sole undefeated team in the ACC is a significant accomplishment that puts Duke in a strong position heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

Toby Fournier led Duke with 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Riley Thomas and Taina Marr each added 13 points and 9 boards. The Blue Devils outscored Louisville 23-11 in the first quarter to build their early lead. The Cardinals made a late push, outscoring Duke 16-9 in the third quarter, but the Blue Devils held on for the 59-58 victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • Duke's last loss came on December 4 against LSU, prior to their current 14-game win streak.

The players

Kara Lawson

Head coach of the Duke women's basketball team.

Toby Fournier

Duke player who led the team with 15 points and 9 rebounds in the win over Louisville.

Riley Thomas

Duke player who scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the victory.

Taina Marr

Duke player who also scored 13 points and had 9 rebounds in the game.

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What’s next

Duke will host SMU on Sunday, February 8th, and then rival UNC one week later on February 18th, both at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The takeaway

Duke's impressive 14-game winning streak and status as the only undefeated team left in the ACC showcases the team's resilience and ability to turn around a slow start to the season. Their upcoming home games against SMU and UNC will be crucial as they look to maintain their conference dominance.