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No. 4 Duke Tops No. 20 Clemson in ACC Matchup
Blue Devils hand Tigers second straight loss, extend home win streak to 29 games
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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In a matchup of top-20 ACC teams, No. 4 Duke defeated No. 20 Clemson 67-54 on Saturday. Freshman sensation Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 18 points, while Isaiah Evans added 17. Duke held Clemson to just 35% shooting and a season-low 54 points, despite the Tigers committing only 9 turnovers.
Why it matters
This win extends Duke's impressive home winning streak to 29 games and gives them 8 victories against AP Top 25 opponents this season, bolstering their postseason resume. For Clemson, the loss comes on the heels of another defeat earlier this week, putting them in a tough spot in the ACC standings.
The details
Duke made 11 of 16 shots in the second half to pull away from Clemson, which struggled mightily on offense, making just 5 of 15 layups and 6 of 24 three-pointers. Boozer, Duke's standout freshman, had 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in the victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
- Clemson had previously lost at home to Virginia Tech on Wednesday.
The players
Cameron Boozer
A star freshman for Duke who led the team with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
Isaiah Evans
A Duke player who scored 17 points in the win.
Carter Welling
A Clemson player who scored 12 points in the losing effort.
What’s next
Clemson will look to bounce back when they visit Wake Forest on Wednesday, while Duke will host Syracuse on Monday.
The takeaway
Duke's dominant defensive performance and balanced scoring attack proved too much for a struggling Clemson team, further solidifying the Blue Devils' status as one of the top teams in the ACC and nationally.
