Cameron Boozer leads Duke past TCU in NCAA tournament

Blue Devils outscored Horned Frogs by 19 in second half to advance to Sweet 16

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:18am

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Cameron Boozer scored 17 of his game-high 19 points in the second half to help lead No. 1 Duke past No. 9 TCU for an 81-58 victory in a second-round East Region matchup on Saturday. Isaiah Evans added 17 points and Dame Sarr scored 14 for Duke, which outrebounded TCU 42-25 and outscored them by 19 points in the second half to advance to the Sweet 16.

Why it matters

Duke is one of the most prominent college basketball programs in the country, and this victory over a highly ranked TCU team keeps the Blue Devils on track for a potential deep NCAA tournament run. The game also showcased the talent of Cameron Boozer, who took over in the second half to lead Duke to the win.

The details

Trailing by four at halftime, TCU opened the second half on a 6-0 run to tie the game at 44. But Duke then went on a 9-0 run, including 3-point plays by Cayden and Cameron Boozer, to take a 53-44 lead. TCU was unable to recover, as Duke extended its lead to as many as 22 points late in the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 22, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A standout player for Duke who scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half to lead the Blue Devils to victory.

Isaiah Evans

A key contributor for Duke, scoring 17 points in the win.

Dame Sarr

Scored 14 points for Duke, including a key 3-pointer that helped the Blue Devils pull away.

Micah Robinson

Led TCU with 18 points in the losing effort.

Xavier Edmonds

Scored 12 points for TCU in the second-round tournament matchup.

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The takeaway

Duke's victory over TCU showcased the Blue Devils' depth and ability to make adjustments, as they outscored the Horned Frogs by a wide margin in the second half. Cameron Boozer's dominant performance in the second half was a key factor in Duke's win, and the Blue Devils will look to continue their strong tournament run in the Sweet 16.