No. 4 Duke Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Virginia Tech

The Blue Devils have dominated opponents in recent games, while the Hokies are trying to bounce back from a close loss.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:47am

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The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils, who have won eight straight games, will visit the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday afternoon. Duke has been blowing out opponents lately, winning its last four games by a combined 97 points. The Hokies, meanwhile, are trying to recover from a close loss to Louisville and get back on track in ACC play.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions. Duke has established itself as one of the top teams in the country, while Virginia Tech is still trying to find its footing in the ACC. A win for the Hokies could be a major boost to their NCAA Tournament hopes, while Duke is looking to continue its dominant run.

The details

Duke has been led by strong shooting and defense during its winning streak. The Blue Devils have shot at least 50% in each of their last four games and have outscored opponents by a combined 172-119 in the second half of those contests. On the defensive end, Duke held Louisville to just 29.6% shooting on Monday. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, has won three of its last four games, but is coming off an 85-71 loss at Louisville. The Hokies rallied from an early deficit to beat Georgia Tech on Tuesday, but had to hold off a late comeback attempt.

  • Duke's last loss was on December 20 against Texas Tech.
  • Virginia Tech opened ACC play with a triple-overtime win over Virginia on December 31.

The players

Jon Scheyer

The head coach of the Duke Blue Devils.

Cameron Boozer

A Duke player who has led the team in scoring in the last three games.

Mikel Brown

A Louisville freshman who was held to 1-of-13 shooting against Duke.

Mike Young

The head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Amani Hansberry

Virginia Tech's leading scorer who was held to a season-low 5 points in the Hokies' last game.

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What they’re saying

“I feel you get a chance to really learn about the identity of your team and who we can be. That doesn't mean winning and losing. I think it just means understanding the process and understanding the areas you have to grow and get better.”

— Jon Scheyer, Head Coach, Duke Blue Devils

“I've got the most poised, smart basketball team that I've had in a long, long time, and we are anything but poised and smart down the stretch. We'll get better.”

— Mike Young, Head Coach, Virginia Tech Hokies

“He's awesome. He's doing it every night.”

— Mike Young, Head Coach, Virginia Tech Hokies

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations. A win for Virginia Tech would be a major boost to their NCAA Tournament resume, while Duke is looking to continue its dominant run and solidify its status as one of the top teams in the country.

The takeaway

This matchup between the surging Blue Devils and the up-and-down Hokies will provide an interesting test for both teams. Duke's ability to overwhelm opponents with its balanced scoring and stifling defense will be challenged by a Virginia Tech squad that has shown it can compete with the best teams in the ACC when it is at its best.