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Duke claimed the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament by beating Virginia 74-70 to win the ACC Tournament, improving to 32-2 with a 17-2 Quadrant-1 record and staying atop CBS Sports' Top 25 And 1 rankings, even with Caleb Foster’s injury looming over the team.
Virginia squandered a late lead, letting Duke escape 74-70 in the ACC Tournament final. Ugonna Onyenso anchored UVA’s defense with a tournament-record nine blocks and held Cam Boozer in check, but a series of late miscues—missed free throws, a shot-clock violation, and key rebounds—sealed the Cavaliers’ fate. Virginia heads to the NCAA Tournament with strong metrics (KenPom 13th, NET 12th) and fresh momentum after a strong Charlotte run, suggesting a potential deep march run.
No. 1 Duke outlasted No. 10 Virginia 74-70 to claim its second straight ACC Tournament title in Charlotte, with Isaiah Evans leading UVA at 20 points and Cayden Boozer scoring 16 for Duke while Cameron Boozer posted 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as Duke survived injuries to teammates and capped its 11-game win streak heading into the NCAA Tournament.
No. 1 Duke outlasted Virginia 74-70 to win the ACC Tournament, overcoming an off night from star Cameron Boozer while getting key contributions from reserves and late free throws; Ugonna Onyenso set a tournament blocks record and Duke's depth and defense bode well for March Madness.
Duke leads Virginia 38-36 at halftime of the ACC Tournament final, with Cayden Boozer pacing Duke with 14 points while Cam Boozer struggles (1-for-5). Duke is short-handed, missing Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II for a seven-man rotation. Virginia counters with a diverse perimeter attack from Sam Lewis, Malik Thomas, Jacari White and Dallin Hall and benefits from strong rim protection. The outcome could influence NCAA seeding for both programs as they chase league hardware.
No. 1 Duke and No. 10 Virginia meet in the ACC tournament final in Charlotte after Duke beat Clemson 73-61 and Virginia beat Miami 84-62 in the semifinals. Virginia led 9-6 early in the first half as the teams prepare for a championship showdown at Spectrum Center. Virginia coach Ryan Odom emphasizes sticking to the team’s process and depth, while Duke coach Jon Scheyer relies on rotations and the push to win back-to-back ACC titles. The matchup pits Duke’s title chances against UVA’s depth and consistency on a high-stakes postseason stage.
Duke dominated Clemson 73-61 in the ACC semifinals to reach the final, led by Cameron Boozer’s 24 points and 14 rebounds, with Cayden Boozer adding 16 and Nikolas Khamenia providing a spark off the bench as Duke played without Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II, building a 41-22 halftime edge and advancing to a title game against Virginia.
No. 1 Duke narrowly survived Florida State 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 32 with seven 3-pointers, Cameron Boozer added 23 and 10 rebounds, and Maliq Brown sparked a 19-2 second-half run as Duke outrebounded FSU 46-25. Florida State’s Lajae Jones and Robert McCray V led the Seminoles with 28 and 25, respectively, but McCray’s late 3 and a buzzer-beater rimmed out after Chauncey Wiggins blocked Boozer with seven seconds left. Duke played without Caleb Foster (out indefinitely) and Patrick Ngongba II (foot issue). Duke moves on to face the Clemson-North Carolina winner on Friday.
Virginia overcame a slow start to defeat NC State 81-74 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, riding a second-half shooting surge (12-of-25 from three) and a season-high eight blocks from Ugonna Onyenso after Johann Grunloh fouled out. The Cavaliers received balanced scoring from six players (including Jacari White, Sam Lewis, and Malik Thomas), and a late offensive rebound by Thomas sealed the win. UVA improves to 28-4 and advances to the ACC semifinals against either Miami or Louisville.
UNC’s 80-79 ACC Tournament loss to Clemson puts the Tar Heels at a crossroads, needing a collective, desperate effort to revive their NCAA Tournament hopes. Henri Veesaar led with 28 points and 17 rebounds but Carolina couldn’t sustain momentum against Clemson’s physical defense until a late rally fell short, and Caleb Wilson was unavailable. Hubert Davis acknowledged the team didn’t respond to the physicality early, echoing warnings from UNC’s famous 2000 run after a similar setback and underscoring the urgency to play desperate every minute going forward.
North Carolina’s bid to ride momentum into the NCAA Tournament hit a snag as Clemson held on for an 80-79 win in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Tar Heels trailed by 18 in the second half but a late surge led by Henri Veesaar, who finished with a career-high 28 points and 17 rebounds, pulled UNC within one in the final seconds before Jarin Stevenson’s last-second heave missed. Clemson’s bench outscored UNC 29-5 and the Tigers maintained better physicality throughout the game. UNC, now 24-8, heads to the NCAA Tournament after back-to-back losses, while dealing with injuries to Caleb Wilson (recently broke a right-hand thumb) and center Carter Welling (torn ACL).
Clemson held off North Carolina 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals as the Tigers hit 49.1% and got six players in double figures, while UNC’s bench was outscored 29-5. Henri Veesaar posted a career-high 28 points and 17 rebounds for UNC, but the Heels couldn’t sustain offense or stops late, trimming a 15-point deficit to 1 before Jarin Stevenson’s 75-foot heave fell short; UNC now awaits the NCAA tournament pairings.
No. 19 North Carolina travels to Charlotte to open the ACC Tournament with a rematch against Clemson after a season-ending 76–61 loss to Duke. UNC seeks to rebound behind its shooters (notably Luka Bogavac, who hit six 3s in the previous meeting) as Clemson’s defense braces to slow Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar; Clemson also looks to capitalize in the paint with RJ Godfrey. UNC led the all-time series 137–25 and held a slight rebounding edge in the last game, but Welling’s knee injury adds frontcourt uncertainty. Bracket Matrix projects UNC as a 5-seed and Clemson as an 8-seed in the NCAA tournament, setting up a high-stakes rematch in the postseason push.
Duke overcame injuries to two starters and trailed by eight in the second half, then unleashed a 19-2 run after a timeout to edge Florida State 80-79 and advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals. Isaiah Evans poured in a career-high 32 for Florida State, while Cameron Boozer posted 23 points and 10 rebounds for Duke (30-2), which also benefited from 22 offensive rebounds and 24 second-chance points. Duke will face the winner of North Carolina vs. Clemson in Friday’s semifinals as it continues its pursuit of an NCAA title.
No. 1 Duke survived a late Florida State rally to beat the Seminoles 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals at Spectrum Center. Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 32 for Duke, Cameron Boozer added 23 and 10 rebounds, and Duke dominated the boards 46-25. Lajae Jones led FSU with 28 points, and Maliq Brown sparked a key second-half run for Duke as they pulled away after trailing late in the second half. FSU had a chance at a buzzer-beater though Robert McCray V’s 3 was off the rim. Duke advances to the semifinals, awaiting the Clemson vs. North Carolina winner; Duke was missing Caleb Foster (out with a broken foot) and Patrick Ngongba II.