Duke Wins ACC Tournament, Defeats UVA 74-70
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- Duke defeated Virginia 74‑70 to win the ACC tournament championship.
- Cameron Boozer finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, despite shooting 3‑of‑17 from the field.
- Cayden Boozer scored 16 points, including a 12‑point burst early, and grabbed the team's 20th offensive rebound.
- Ugonna Onyenso blocked nine shots, more than half against Cameron Boozer, ending his tournament run with 21 blocks, surpassing Tim Duncan’s ACC record of 14.
- Jon Scheyer said the team's grit and ability to win without the shots falling is the secret sauce, highlighting the "loose balls, the rebounds" identity.
- Duke completed an ACC trifecta, winning conference titles in football, men's basketball, and women's basketball — a first in ACC history.
Why it matters: Duke’s victory cements its status as the presumptive No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament, proving the team can win despite a star’s off‑night and highlighting its depth; Virginia’s record‑setting block performance underscores individual brilliance but didn’t alter the championship outcome.
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