Evans, Boozer Lead No. 1 Duke Past No. 11 Virginia 77-51, Clinch ACC Tournament Top Seed

DURHAM, N.C. — No. 1 Duke stamped its authority on the ACC race Tuesday night, riding strong performances from Cooper Evans and Cameron Boozer to dismantle No. 11 Virginia 77-51 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The victory secures the Blue Devils the No. 1 seed in next month’s ACC Tournament and extends their recent surge heading into postseason play.

Evans and Boozer set the tone early, combining for timely baskets and stout defense that kept the Cavaliers off balance throughout. Their efficiency on both ends allowed Duke to build a double-digit lead by halftime and never look back, turning a highly anticipated matchup into a decisive statement win.

The 26-point margin is Duke’s largest over a ranked opponent this season and serves as a warning to the rest of the conference that the top-ranked Blue Devils are peaking at the right time. With the tournament’s top seed now clinched, attention turns to maintaining momentum and staying healthy before the ACC convenes in Greensboro.