Duke Basketball Dominates Syracuse in Blowout Win

The No. 3 Blue Devils extend their home winning streak to 30 games with a 101-64 victory over the Orange.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Duke basketball team put on an impressive offensive display, defeating the unranked Syracuse Orange 101-64 at home. The Blue Devils improved to 13-0 at Cameron Indoor Stadium this season and extended their overall winning streak to three games. Duke had five players score in double figures, led by Cameron Boozer's double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Why it matters

This victory continues Duke's strong season and extends their impressive home winning streak to 30 games. The Blue Devils are establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the country and are gearing up for a highly anticipated matchup against the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines.

The details

Duke dominated from the start, taking an 11-9 lead into the second break. The Blue Devils then went on a 10-3 run to build a 21-12 advantage and never looked back. Duke led 40-24 at halftime, with Cameron Boozer recording a double-double in the first half alone. The Blue Devils continued their strong play in the second half, pushing their lead to as much as 28 points.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 17, 2026.
  • Duke extended its home winning streak to 30 games.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A freshman power forward for Duke who recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Isaiah Evans

A sophomore wing for Duke who scored 21 points, including 3-of-6 from three-point range.

Patrick Ngongba II

A sophomore center for Duke who contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Cayden Boozer

A freshman guard for Duke who scored 12 points and dished out 3 assists.

Nikolas Khamenia

A freshman forward for Duke who scored 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting.

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What they’re saying

“Cam's got a double-double at the break 12 points 10 boards 5-7 FG”

— Duke Men's Basketball, Twitter account (Twitter)

“Dame steal ✅ Dame dime ✅ Slim triple ✅”

— Duke Men's Basketball, Twitter account (Twitter)

“Kon arrived just in time.😈”

— Matt Giles, Sports journalist (Twitter)

What’s next

Duke will now prepare for a highly anticipated matchup against the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, February 22nd at 6:30 PM ET in Washington, D.C.

The takeaway

Duke's dominant performance against Syracuse showcases the team's offensive firepower and depth, as five players scored in double figures. This victory extends the Blue Devils' impressive home winning streak and sets the stage for a marquee showdown against the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines.