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Virginia and Duke Clash for ACC Championship Title

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

No. 10 Virginia Cavaliers will face No. 1 Duke Blue Devils in the ACC Championship on March 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Virginia seeks its first ACC title since 2014, while Duke pursues back-to-back championships despite missing Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II.
Virginia beat Miami 84-62 in semifinal, then must pressure Duke's stars Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans and seize the rebounding edge to win.

History

Historical Context

The Virginia Cavaliers won their first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship in 2014, defeating the Duke Blue Devils 72-63. This victory ended a 38-year championship drought for Virginia, which had struggled in the tournament since its inception in 1953. The rivalry with Duke underscores the competitive landscape of ACC basketball, where both teams have historically vied for dominance.

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Story summary

No. 10 Virginia Cavaliers will face No. 1 Duke Blue Devils in the ACC Championship on March 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Virginia seeks its first ACC title since 2014, while Duke pursues back-to-back championships despite missing Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II.
Virginia beat Miami 84-62 in semifinal, then must pressure Duke's stars Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans and seize the rebounding edge to win.

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