Cameron Boozer, No. 4 Duke Cruise to Win Over Virginia Tech

Freshman forward leads Blue Devils with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in ACC victory.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Cameron Boozer totaled 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists as No. 4 Duke never trailed and extended its winning streak to nine games with a 72-58 victory over host Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Devils shot 52.5% from the field and scored 46 points in the paint to offset a 5-of-21 showing from 3-point range. Amani Hansberry led the Hokies with 20 points.

Why it matters

The win keeps Duke atop the ACC standings and extends their conference winning streak to 19 games. The loss drops Virginia Tech to 5-5 in conference play, making it harder for them to secure an NCAA Tournament bid.

The details

Duke ripped off an 11-2 run in the first half to take a 22-11 lead and never looked back. Boozer had a one-handed slam to open up a 26-13 cushion. The Blue Devils made eight straight shots and led 40-31 at halftime. Virginia Tech cut the deficit to 42-36 early in the second half, but Duke gradually regained control and led by as many as 13 late.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • Duke led by as many as 16 points in the first half.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A freshman forward for Duke who totaled 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in the win.

Amani Hansberry

A player for Virginia Tech who led the Hokies with 20 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Cameron Boozer had another dominant performance, leading our team to a big ACC road win.”

— Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University

The takeaway

Duke's freshman phenom Cameron Boozer continues to shine, powering the Blue Devils to another convincing ACC victory and keeping them in first place in the conference standings.