No. 4 Duke Defeats Virginia Tech 72-58

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

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:23pm

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In a matchup between ACC foes, the 4th-ranked Duke Blue Devils defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 72-58 on Saturday. Duke's Cameron Boozer led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Blue Devils never trailed in the game and led by as many as 13 points in the second half before Virginia Tech made a late rally, cutting the deficit to 6 points. However, Boozer scored the next 7 points to seal the victory for Duke, who improved to 20-1 overall and 9-0 in ACC play.

Why it matters

This win extends Duke's impressive streak to 9 straight victories and keeps them undefeated in ACC play. For Virginia Tech, the loss is a missed opportunity to pick up a crucial Quad 1 victory that could have boosted their NCAA Tournament hopes, as they currently have just one such win on the season.

The details

Duke shot an efficient 52.5% from the field, led by Boozer's strong performance. The Blue Devils also played stifling defense, holding Virginia Tech to just 41.8% shooting and forcing 4 turnovers in the final 6 minutes to pull away. Amani Hansberry led the Hokies with 20 points, while Jailen Bedford and Ben Hammond also scored in double figures.

  • The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • Duke has now won 31 of its past 32 games against ACC opponents.

The players

Cameron Boozer

A standout player for the 4th-ranked Duke Blue Devils, Boozer scored a game-high 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

Amani Hansberry

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

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and execution if we want to keep our winning streak alive.”

— Cameron Boozer, Duke Player

What’s next

Duke will host Boston College on Tuesday, January 4, 2026, as they look to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Virginia Tech will travel to NC State on Saturday, February 8, 2026, seeking to bounce back and improve their NCAA Tournament resume.

The takeaway

This victory showcases Duke's dominance in the ACC, as they remain undefeated in conference play. However, the loss is a setback for Virginia Tech, who missed an opportunity to pick up a crucial Quad 1 win that could have boosted their NCAA Tournament hopes.