No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 on Saturday night to win its second straight ACC Tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer. The game, described as a 'heavyweight fight' by Scheyer, was tightly contested throughout.
Key Takeaways
No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 to win its second straight ACC Tournament title under coach Jon Scheyer. Cameron Boozer sealed the victory with two free throws with 3.9 seconds left.
- Isaiah Evans scored a game-high 20 points for Duke.
- Cayden Boozer contributed 16 points, and Cameron Boozer finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
- Duke extended its winning streak to 11 games heading into the NCAA Tournament.
The Blue Devils faced significant challenges from Virginia's defense, particularly from Ugonna Onyenso, who swatted four of Cameron Boozer's shots, three in the second half. Despite this pressure, Duke managed to secure the victory with crucial plays down the stretch. Isaiah Evans led the scoring effort with 20 points, and Cameron Boozer made two free throws with just 3.9 seconds remaining to seal the win.
Duke's performance was marked by resilience and teamwork. Cayden Boozer contributed 16 points, while Cameron Boozer finished with a well-rounded stat line of 13 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. The Blue Devils extended their winning streak to 11 games, showcasing their consistency heading into the NCAA Tournament.
The victory was not without its challenges for Duke. According to AP News, Cameron Boozer had a rough night shooting, finishing with a season-low 13 points on just 3-of-17 from the field. However, his clutch free throws in the final seconds proved decisive. The team also tied a season low in shooting at 38% from the field but managed to overcome this through strong defensive play and timely offensive execution.
Virginia put up a valiant effort, with Malik Thomas scoring 16 points and Thijs De Ridder adding 15. However, they were unable to overcome Duke's late-game heroics. The Cavaliers had previously advanced in the tournament by defeating N.C. State 81-74 and Miami (FL) 84-62.
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