Clemson upsets No. 9 Duke 53-51 on Kohn's late 3-pointer

Tigers earn signature win, reach 10 conference games for first time since 2000-01

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Hannah Kohn hit a 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left to lift Clemson to a 53-51 upset win over No. 9 Duke, snapping the Blue Devils' 17-game win streak. Demeara Hinds led the Tigers with 13 points, while Toby Fournier had 18 points and 7 rebounds for Duke.

Why it matters

This win provides a major boost to Clemson's NCAA Tournament resume, while also marking the first time the Tigers have reached 10 conference games since the 2000-01 season. The loss is Duke's first in ACC play this year.

The details

Clemson trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half but battled back in the second half, taking the lead late on a 3-point play by Mia Moore and a 3-pointer by Taylor Johnson-Matthews. Duke retook the lead with 9.3 seconds left on a 3-pointer by Riley Nelson, but Kohn hit the game-winning 3 in the final seconds to give Clemson the upset victory.

  • Kohn hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left.
  • Clemson trailed by 12 points in the first half before rallying in the second half.

The players

Hannah Kohn

Clemson player who hit the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Demeara Hinds

Clemson player who led the team with 13 points.

Toby Fournier

Duke player who had 18 points and 7 rebounds, but was held in check in the second half.

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What’s next

Duke will host Florida State on Thursday night, while Clemson will visit California on Thursday night.

The takeaway

This upset win over a top-10 opponent is a major boost to Clemson's NCAA Tournament hopes, and shows the Tigers' ability to battle back from a large deficit against a talented Duke team.