No. 4 Duke dominates No. 20 Clemson 67-54 to stay in control of ACC race

Freshman Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 18 points in the victory.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils defeated the No. 20 Clemson Tigers 67-54 on Saturday, maintaining their control of the ACC race. Freshman Cameron Boozer led Duke with 18 points, and the Blue Devils held Clemson to just 35% shooting.

Why it matters

This win keeps Duke in a strong position in the ACC standings, as they continue their pursuit of a conference title. Clemson's loss drops them further behind in the race, making it more difficult for them to challenge the Blue Devils.

The details

Duke's defense was the key to the game, limiting Clemson to just 35% shooting from the field. Freshman Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils' offensive effort with 18 points. This marked Duke's 29th straight home win and their eighth victory in the last nine games.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A freshman player for the Duke Blue Devils who led the team with 18 points in the win over Clemson.

Duke Blue Devils

The No. 4 ranked college basketball team that defeated the No. 20 Clemson Tigers 67-54.

Clemson Tigers

The No. 20 ranked college basketball team that lost to the Duke Blue Devils 67-54.

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The takeaway

Duke's dominant defensive performance and Cameron Boozer's strong offensive showing kept the Blue Devils in control of the ACC race, while Clemson's loss makes it more difficult for them to challenge Duke for the conference title.