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Duke Dominates Clemson 73-61, Advances to ACC Final

3/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Duke Blue Devils defeated Clemson Tigers 73-61 in the ACC Tournament semifinals on March 13, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duke led 41-22 at halftime, holding Clemson to 22.2% shooting.
Cameron Boozer scored 24 points, while Cayden Boozer and Nikolas Khamenia added 16 and 14 points, respectively.
Clemson finished with a 32.7% shooting percentage and awaits NCAA Tournament placement after their best ACC performance in 16 years.
Duke, with a record of 31-2, will face Virginia in the championship game.

History

Historical Context

In 2006, the Duke Blue Devils won their 16th ACC Tournament title, defeating Florida State 78-66. Under Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Duke finished the season with a 32-4 record, solidifying their dominance in college basketball. This success followed a period of intense competition, including Maryland's upset victory in 2004, and continues to shape Duke's legacy in the NCAA landscape.

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Story summary

Duke Blue Devils defeated Clemson Tigers 73-61 in the ACC Tournament semifinals on March 13, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duke led 41-22 at halftime, holding Clemson to 22.2% shooting.
Cameron Boozer scored 24 points, while Cayden Boozer and Nikolas Khamenia added 16 and 14 points, respectively.
Clemson finished with a 32.7% shooting percentage and awaits NCAA Tournament placement after their best ACC performance in 16 years.
Duke, with a record of 31-2, will face Virginia in the championship game.

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