Duke Claims Share of ACC Regular Season Title

Blue Devils bounce back from Clemson loss to defeat Florida State

Feb. 27, 2026 at 7:33am

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The Duke Blue Devils secured at least a share of the ACC regular season championship with an 80-52 victory over the Florida State Seminoles. Duke dominated the second half, outscoring FSU 47-23 after trailing by just four at halftime. Toby Fournier led the way for the Blue Devils with 22 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks and 3 assists.

Why it matters

Duke's win clinches at least a share of the ACC regular season title, a significant accomplishment for the program. With one game remaining, the Blue Devils can claim sole possession of first place with a victory over rival North Carolina.

The details

After a close first half that saw Duke lead 33-29 at the break, the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half. They outscored Florida State 22-11 in the third quarter and 25-12 in the fourth to cruise to the 80-52 victory. Toby Fournier had a dominant all-around game for Duke with 22 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks and 3 assists.

  • Duke defeated Florida State on February 27, 2026.
  • Duke can claim sole possession of the ACC regular season title with a win over North Carolina on March 1, 2026.

The players

Toby Fournier

A standout player for the Duke Blue Devils who had 22 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks and 3 assists in the win over Florida State.

Ashlon Jackson

A Duke player who scored 15 points in the victory over the Seminoles.

Delaney Thomas

A Duke player who contributed 13 points in the win.

Riley Nelson

A Duke player who also scored 13 points against Florida State.

Florida State Seminoles

The opponent that Duke defeated to clinch at least a share of the ACC regular season championship.

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What’s next

Duke can claim sole possession of the ACC regular season title with a win over North Carolina on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Duke's victory over Florida State puts the Blue Devils in position to win the ACC regular season championship outright, a significant accomplishment for the program. The team's strong second-half performance and balanced scoring attack were key factors in the win.