No. 4 Duke Defeats Pittsburgh 70-54

Isiah Evans and Cameron Boozer lead the Blue Devils to victory after a close first half.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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In a college basketball matchup, the 4th-ranked Duke Blue Devils defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 70-54 on Tuesday night. Isiah Evans scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers, while Cameron Boozer added 17 points and 10 rebounds for Duke. The Blue Devils pulled away in the second half after a close first half that featured six lead changes and five ties.

Why it matters

This win helps Duke bounce back after a buzzer-beating loss to rival North Carolina that ended their 10-game winning streak. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, has now lost 10 of their last 12 games as they continue to struggle this season.

The details

Duke shot 57.4% from the field compared to Pittsburgh's 35.8% and held a 34-22 rebounding advantage. The Blue Devils scored the first five points of the second half to extend their lead to 40-29 after the game was tied 35-29 at halftime. Roman Siulepa led Pittsburgh with 19 points, while Barry Dunning Jr. scored 17, including 13 in the first half.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Duke's previous loss was a buzzer-beater against North Carolina on Saturday.

The players

Isiah Evans

A Duke player who scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers.

Cameron Boozer

A Duke player who scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Roman Siulepa

A Pittsburgh player who led the team with 19 points.

Barry Dunning Jr.

A Pittsburgh player who scored 17 points, including 13 in the first half.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlights Duke's ability to bounce back from a tough loss and pull away in the second half, while Pittsburgh continues to struggle this season despite strong individual performances.