The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball 76-61 in their regular-season finale at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke, ranked No. 1 in the country, led 39-34 at halftime before taking control in the second half with a strong defensive performance and a 24-2 scoring run that helped seal the victory. Duke freshman Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, playing a major role on both offense and defense. For North Carolina, Derek Dixon led the team with 17 points, including several three-pointers that kept the Tar Heels competitive early in the game. The win allowed Duke to finish the regular season 29-2 overall and 17-1 in ACC play, and it also meant the teams split the season series in the long-running Carolina–Duke rivalry.
The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament begins tomorrow, March 10, 2026, and runs through Saturday, March 14, 2026. The tournament opens with the first round on March 10, followed by the second round on March 11. The quarterfinals are played on March 12, the semifinals on March 13 and the event concludes with the championship game on March 14. All games are being held at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Can Duke be beat in the ACC Tournament?