Syracuse Basketball Falls to Duke in Blowout Loss

Fans grade Orange performance and vote on player of the game

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Syracuse men's basketball team suffered a decisive 101-64 defeat against No. 3 ranked Duke on Monday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Fans are now being asked to grade the Orange's performance across various aspects of the game and vote on the standout player.

Why it matters

This loss continues a challenging season for Syracuse, which has struggled to find consistency on the court. Fans are eager to assess the team's strengths, weaknesses, and identify any bright spots from the lopsided defeat against a top-ranked opponent.

The details

Syracuse was thoroughly outmatched by the Blue Devils, who dominated in all facets of the game. Duke shot an impressive 57% from the field and 48% from 3-point range, while the Orange struggled to find their rhythm on offense, shooting just 37% overall.

  • The game took place on Monday, February 17, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina.

The players

Syracuse University

The men's basketball team of Syracuse University, a Division I program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Duke University

The men's basketball team of Duke University, a Division I program and perennial national powerhouse, currently ranked No. 3 in the country.

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The takeaway

This blowout loss to Duke highlights the continued struggles Syracuse has faced this season, raising questions about the team's ability to compete at the highest levels of college basketball. Fans will be closely watching to see how the Orange respond in their remaining games.