Clemson Falls to Duke in Tight ACC Matchup

Clemson's 14-game ACC road win streak ends at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Clemson's men's basketball team saw its impressive 14-game ACC road winning streak come to an end on February 14th, as they fell to Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium in a close contest.

Why it matters

This loss ends a remarkable run for Clemson, who had established themselves as one of the top road teams in the ACC. The game was a highly anticipated matchup between two of the conference's top programs.

The details

Clemson entered the game riding a 14-game ACC road winning streak, an impressive feat in one of college basketball's toughest conferences. However, they were unable to extend that streak against a tough Duke team playing at their home court, Cameron Indoor Stadium.

  • Clemson's 14-game ACC road winning streak ended on February 14, 2026.

The players

Brad Brownell

The head coach of the Clemson men's basketball team.

John Scheyer

The head coach of the Duke men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We had a great run on the road, but Duke is a tough team to beat at home. We'll learn from this experience and get ready for our next game.”

— Brad Brownell, Head Coach, Clemson Men's Basketball (greenvilleonline.com)

“I'm proud of the way our team competed tonight against a very good Clemson squad. This was a hard-fought win that will only make us better as we move forward in the ACC schedule.”

— John Scheyer, Head Coach, Duke Men's Basketball (greenvilleonline.com)

What’s next

Clemson will look to rebound from this loss as they continue their ACC schedule, while Duke will aim to build on this home win as they push for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and competitiveness of the ACC, as two of the conference's top teams battled it out in a close contest that ended Clemson's impressive road winning streak.