Duke’s star freshman Isaiah Evans explodes for 19 points, guiding top‑ranked Duke to a 77‑51 rout of No. 11 Virginia and sealing the ACC regular‑season crown.
The Blue Devils improved to 27‑2 overall, 15‑1 in the ACC, a milestone documented by Field Level Media.
Isaiah Evans finished with 19 points, shooting 5‑for‑9 from three‑point range and 7‑for‑11 overall, accounting for nearly half of Duke’s 12 three‑point makes.
Duke built an early 18‑9 lead in the first 11 minutes, carried a 41‑26 halftime advantage, and expanded the margin to 70‑43 during an 11‑0 second‑half run.
Virginia, holders of a nine‑game winning streak, were limited to a season‑low 51 points, shooting just 29.1 percent from the field and 7‑of‑35 on three‑pointers.
Patrick Ngongba II contributed 11 points, while Thijs De Ridder led the Cavaliers with 16.
Duke’s front‑court dominance showed in the rebound battle, as Virginia gathered nine offensive boards despite a 4‑for‑17 first‑half three‑point effort.
Freshman center Cameron Boozer tallied 18 points, mostly from the foul line, and added a team‑high 9 rebounds.
Stat Sheet
- Duke record: 27‑2 overall, 15‑1 ACC
- Virginia record: 25‑4 overall, 13‑3 ACC
- Three‑point shooting: Duke 12‑of‑35, Virginia 7‑of‑35
- Rebounds: Virginia 9 offensive
Duke now turns its attention to the ACC tournament, where the No. 1 seed will seek its fifth straight title.
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