No. 12 Duke women secure share of ACC title

Blue Devils beat Florida State 80-52 to clinch top seed in conference tournament

Feb. 27, 2026 at 4:24am

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The 12th-ranked Duke women's basketball team defeated Florida State 80-52 on Thursday night, securing at least a share of the ACC regular-season title. Toby Fournier led the Blue Devils with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Delaney Thomas also contributed to the victory. The win gives Duke the top seed in next week's ACC Tournament.

Why it matters

Duke's win over Florida State solidifies their position atop the ACC standings and gives them the top seed heading into the conference tournament. This is an important accomplishment for the Blue Devils, who are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament later this year.

The details

The game was close at halftime, but Duke pulled away in the second half to win comfortably. Fournier's double-double led the way for the Blue Devils, who improved their overall record to 24-5 and their ACC mark to 16-2 with the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • Duke secured the top seed in next week's ACC Tournament with the win.

The players

Toby Fournier

A key player for the 12th-ranked Duke women's basketball team, Fournier scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win over Florida State.

Delaney Thomas

A member of the Duke women's basketball team who also contributed to the victory over Florida State.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us and gives us momentum heading into the conference tournament. We're excited to have the top seed and are looking forward to making a deep run.”

— Toby Fournier

What’s next

Duke will now focus on preparing for the ACC Tournament, where they will be the top seed and look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Duke's women's basketball team has proven to be one of the top teams in the ACC this season, and their win over Florida State solidifies their position as the conference's top team heading into the postseason.