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

DURHAM, N.C. — No. 1 Duke stamped its authority on the ACC race Tuesday night, riding standout performances from Evans and Boozer to a decisive 77-51 victory over No. 11 Virginia inside Cameron Indoor Stadium. The win locks up the top seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament for the Blue Devils, who controlled the contest from the opening tip and never trailed.

Evans and Boozer set the tone on both ends, combining for timely baskets and disruptive defense that stymied the Cavaliers’ perimeter attack. Their efficiency allowed Duke to stretch the margin well into double digits before halftime, and Virginia could not mount a sustained run in the second half.

The 26-point triumph underscores Duke’s dominance throughout conference play and sends a clear message to the rest of the league: the Blue Devils enter tournament season as the team to beat. With the No. 1 seed secured, attention now turns to bracket positioning and potential matchups in Greensboro, where Duke will aim to add another ACC title to its storied history.