Duke's Scheyer Makes ACC History with Blowout Win

Blue Devils coach becomes first to record 40-point road conference victory

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:41am

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Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer made history on Tuesday night, leading the top-ranked Blue Devils to a dominant 100-56 victory over Notre Dame. With the lopsided win, the 38-year-old Scheyer became the first head coach in ACC history to record a 40-point road conference victory.

Why it matters

Scheyer's historic achievement underscores Duke's dominance this season, as the Blue Devils continue to assert their status as one of the elite programs in college basketball. The blowout win over Notre Dame follows an earlier statement victory against then-No. 1 Michigan, cementing Duke's position as a national title contender.

The details

Cameron Boozer led the way for Duke, scoring 24 points on 5-of-8 shooting and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Blue Devils controlled the game from start to finish, leading by as many as 44 points against the overmatched Fighting Irish.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Jon Scheyer

The 38-year-old head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, who made ACC history with the dominant road win over Notre Dame.

Cameron Boozer

The standout Duke player who led the way with 24 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists in the blowout victory.

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What they’re saying

“Jon Scheyer continues to make his own mark as Duke basketball head coach, as the Blue Devils clobbered Notre Dame on the road.”

— Rexwell Villas

What’s next

Duke will look to sustain its form when it hosts the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers this coming Saturday at the Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham.

The takeaway

Scheyer's historic achievement with Duke's dominant win over Notre Dame underscores the Blue Devils' status as one of the elite programs in college basketball this season, as they continue to assert their dominance on the national stage.