No. 1 Duke claims outright ACC title with blowout win over NC State

Cameron Boozer scored 26 points to lead the Blue Devils to a 93-64 victory.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 11:55pm

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No. 1 ranked Duke University's men's basketball team clinched the outright Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) regular-season championship with a dominant 93-64 victory over North Carolina State on Monday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Duke sophomore forward Cameron Boozer led the way with 26 points in the lopsided win.

Why it matters

Duke's convincing win over NC State secures the Blue Devils the outright ACC regular-season title, their first since 2020. This marks Duke's 23rd regular-season conference championship, further cementing their status as one of the premier college basketball programs in the country.

The details

Duke jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 31 points in the second half. In addition to Boozer's 26 points, the Blue Devils got strong contributions from several other players, including junior guard Jeremy Roach who added 18 points and 7 assists.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A sophomore forward for the Duke Blue Devils.

Jeremy Roach

A junior guard for the Duke Blue Devils.

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What they’re saying

“This was a total team effort. Our guys came out focused and ready to play, and it showed in the final score.”

— Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University

What’s next

Duke will now turn its attention to the ACC Tournament, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Duke's dominant performance against NC State underscores their status as one of the top college basketball programs in the country, as they clinch the outright ACC regular-season title with ease.