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Syracuse Today
By the People, for the People
No. 3 Duke routs Syracuse ahead of Michigan matchup
Freshman Cameron Boozer scores 22 points in 101-64 victory
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Freshman Cameron Boozer scored 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting as No. 3 Duke manhandled Syracuse in a 101-64 victory on Monday in Durham, N.C. Isaiah Evans hit three 3-point shots on the way to 21 points and Patrick Ngonbga II posted 12 points for the Blue Devils (24-2, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). Duke shot 62.3% from the field and made 13 of their first 14 shots in the second half as the margin topped 30 points. William Kyle III's 12 points and Nate Kingz's 10 were tops for Syracuse (15-12, 6-8), which is in desperate need of a signature victory.
Why it matters
Duke, which has won three in a row since a last-second loss at North Carolina, is preparing for a matchup against top-ranked Michigan on Saturday night in Washington. The Blue Devils' dominant win over Syracuse demonstrates their strong form heading into the highly anticipated neutral-site showdown.
The details
Boozer had a first-half double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Evans had 11 points as Duke ended the half on an 11-0 run for a 40-24 lead. An 8-2 run to begin the second half put Duke firmly in control, and the Blue Devils opened a 23-12 lead while the Orange went more than four minutes without a point.
- The game was played on Monday, February 17, 2026.
- Duke has won three in a row since a last-second loss at North Carolina.
The players
Cameron Boozer
A freshman who scored 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting and had 12 rebounds for his 14th double-double.
Isaiah Evans
Hit three 3-point shots on the way to 21 points for Duke.
Patrick Ngonbga II
Posted 12 points for Duke.
William Kyle III
Scored 12 points for Syracuse.
Nate Kingz
Scored 10 points for Syracuse.
What’s next
Duke will face top-ranked Michigan on Saturday night in Washington in a neutral-site matchup.
The takeaway
Duke's dominant win over Syracuse demonstrates the Blue Devils' strong form heading into their highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 Michigan, which will be a key test for both teams as they prepare for the postseason.
