No. 4 Duke Cruises Past Virginia Tech

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

Jan. 31, 2026 at 1:55pm

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Cameron Boozer scored 24 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists as No. 4 Duke defeated Virginia Tech 72-58 on Saturday. The Blue Devils never trailed in the game, leading by as many as 16 points. Duke shot 52.5% from the field and outscored Virginia Tech 46-22 in the paint to extend their winning streak to 9 games.

Why it matters

This win keeps Duke atop the ACC standings as they continue their strong start to the season. The Blue Devils have now won 19 straight conference games dating back to last year. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, falls to 5-5 in ACC play as they struggle to keep pace with the top teams in the league.

The details

Boozer led the way for Duke, making 9-of-12 shots and hitting a pair of 3-pointers. Maliq Brown and Isaiah Evans each added 11 points off the bench for the Blue Devils. Amani Hansberry paced Virginia Tech with 20 points, but the Hokies shot just 41.8% overall and 7-of-26 from 3-point range.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The players

Cameron Boozer

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

Amani Hansberry

The leading scorer for Virginia Tech with 20 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

Duke continues to prove itself as one of the top teams in the country, cruising to another double-digit victory over a conference opponent. The Blue Devils' depth and balanced scoring attack were too much for Virginia Tech to handle as Duke extended its impressive winning streak.