No. 4 Duke Beats Virginia Tech 72-58

Cameron Boozer scores 24 points to lead the Blue Devils to their ninth straight win.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:47pm

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The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 72-58 on Saturday. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Duke never trailed in the game and led by as many as 13 points in the second half before Virginia Tech made a late rally. However, Boozer scored the next 7 points to seal the victory for the Blue Devils, who improved to 20-1 overall and 9-0 in ACC play.

Why it matters

This win keeps Duke in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, as they continue their strong start to the ACC season. For Virginia Tech, the loss is a missed opportunity to pick up a crucial Quad 1 victory that could have boosted their tournament resume.

The details

Cameron Boozer had a dominant performance, connecting on 9 of 12 shots from the floor. Duke's defense also stifled Virginia Tech, holding them to just 41.8% shooting and forcing 4 turnovers in the final 6 minutes to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A key player for the Duke Blue Devils, Boozer scored 24 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in the win.

Amani Hansberry

The leading scorer for the Virginia Tech Hokies, Hansberry had 20 points in the losing effort.

Maliq Brown

A Duke player who scored 11 points in the game.

Isaiah Evans

Another Duke player who scored 11 points.

Jailen Bedford

A Virginia Tech player who scored 12 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This game showcased Duke's dominance in the ACC, as they continue to win on the road against conference opponents. For Virginia Tech, the loss is a setback in their quest to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but they will have more opportunities to pick up quality wins as the season progresses.