Duke Dominates Pittsburgh in ACC Matchup

Blue Devils cruise to 16.5-point victory over struggling Panthers

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils, ranked among the top teams in the nation, easily defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 83-67 in an ACC matchup at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday night. Duke, led by standout performances from Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans, improved to 22-2 on the season, while Pittsburgh dropped to 9-16.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Duke firmly in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, as they continue to build an impressive resume. For Pittsburgh, the loss is another setback in what has been a difficult season, as they struggle to compete against the top teams in the ACC.

The details

Duke jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, dominating the game on both ends of the floor. Boozer led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Evans added 14 points and 3 assists. The Blue Devils shot 49.7% from the field and held Pittsburgh to just 43.4% shooting. The Panthers were led by Brandin Cummings with 12.5 points per game, but were unable to keep pace with the talented Duke squad.

  • Duke beat Boston College and lost to North Carolina before this game.
  • Pittsburgh lost to Virginia and SMU in their previous games.

The players

Cameron Boozer

Duke's standout forward, averaging 23.3 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.

Isaiah Evans

Duke's starting guard, contributing 14 points and 3 assists per game.

Brandin Cummings

Pittsburgh's leading scorer, averaging 12.5 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough road game, but our guys came out focused and executed our game plan to perfection.”

— Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke Blue Devils (ESPN)

“We just couldn't find a way to slow them down tonight. Duke is clearly one of the best teams in the country, and they showed that on the court tonight.”

— Jeff Capel, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Panthers (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

What’s next

Duke will look to continue their strong play as they take on Clemson next, while Pittsburgh will try to rebound against North Carolina.

The takeaway

Duke's dominant performance on the road against Pittsburgh demonstrates why they are considered one of the top teams in the nation, as they continue to build an impressive resume ahead of the NCAA Tournament. For Pittsburgh, the loss is another reminder of the work they have ahead to become competitive in the ACC.