Clemson Men's Basketball Falls to Duke

Tigers' ACC road win streak snapped in loss to No. 4 Blue Devils

Feb. 14, 2026 at 11:23pm

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The No. 18/20 Clemson men's basketball team saw its ACC road winning streak come to an end with a 67-54 loss to fourth-ranked Duke inside Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Tigers struggled offensively, shooting just over 35% from the field and making only one three-pointer, as the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half.

Why it matters

Clemson had been one of the hottest teams in the ACC on the road, winning 14 straight conference games away from home. This loss snaps that streak and marks the Tigers' largest defeat of the season, raising questions about their ability to win tough road games against top competition.

The details

Clemson kept the game close in the first half, trailing just 31-26 at the break, but Duke pulled away early in the second half with a decisive run fueled by transition baskets, timely threes, and Clemson turnovers. The Tigers never recovered, as the Blue Devils' Boozer brothers and Isaiah Evans combined to score the bulk of Duke's 67 points.

  • Clemson trailed Duke 31-26 at halftime.
  • Duke opened the second half on a decisive run to pull away.

The players

RJ Godfrey

Clemson forward who provided a steady presence in the paint, attacking mismatches and keeping the Tigers within striking distance.

Carter Welling

Clemson forward who chipped in around the rim and at the free-throw line, but the lack of outside shooting limited Clemson's ability to build momentum.

Isaiah Evans

Duke guard who knocked down multiple three-pointers in the first half to help the Blue Devils stay in front.

Cameron Boozer

Duke forward who had a highlight alley-oop dunk midway through the second half that punctuated the Blue Devils' control of the game.

Brad Brownell

Clemson head coach whose team saw its ACC road winning streak snapped at 14 games.

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What’s next

Clemson will look to bounce back quickly as they head to Winston-Salem to face Wake Forest on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The takeaway

This loss raises concerns about Clemson's ability to win tough road games against top competition in the ACC, as the Tigers struggled mightily on the offensive end against a talented Duke team.