Duke Dominates Clemson with Stifling Defense and 3-Pointers

Blue Devils stay atop ACC standings with 67-54 win over Tigers

Feb. 14, 2026 at 11:07pm

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Duke University's men's basketball team pulled away from Clemson University in the second half, winning 67-54 on Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The fourth-ranked Blue Devils made double-digit 3-pointers for the first time since January 10th, led by 18 points from Cameron Boozer, who scored 12 in the second half. Duke's stifling defense held Clemson to a season-low 54 points and 35.1% shooting from the field.

Why it matters

This win keeps Duke atop the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) standings, as the Blue Devils continue their strong season. Clemson, which entered the game with a 10-3 ACC record, was unable to mount a comeback against Duke's defensive pressure and 3-point shooting.

The details

Duke pulled away in the second half, going on a 10-0 run sparked by back-to-back 3-pointers from Cameron Boozer. The Blue Devils' defense limited Clemson to just 54 points, the Tigers' lowest output of the season. Duke held Clemson to 35.1% shooting from the field.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
  • Duke led 31-26 at halftime.

The players

Cameron Boozer

Duke sophomore who scored a team-high 18 points, including 12 in the second half.

Cayden Boozer

Duke player who scored 5 points during the Blue Devils' 10-0 second half run.

Brad Brownell

Clemson's head coach.

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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

The takeaway

Duke's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Clemson, as the Blue Devils maintained their position atop the ACC standings with the convincing victory.