Duke Crushes Virginia, Secures Top Seed

0:00On March 1, top-ranked Duke Blue Devils crushed number 11 Virginia 77-51 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. This win locked up the number one seed in the ACC tournament for Duke and at least a share of the regular season title. The Blue Devils look more like national champions with every game. Duke is now won six straight contests by an average of 22 points each. Virginia's nine-game winning streak came to an end against Duke's stifling defense. The Cavaliers, who average 82 points per game, managed just 51. Their lowest total all season. Fans on social media are buzzing about Duke's elite defense, calling it the best in college basketball. Many see the Blue Devils as miles ahead of the pack and destined for a title run. Praise, port, and for freshman star Cameron Booser, the heavy favor for national player of the year. Isaiah Evans led Duke with a game high 19 points, shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc. Booser added 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, even after a scoreless first half.

1:04Duke dominated rebounding and the paint while hitting half their threes. Duke heads to face NC State on the road, Monday at 7 p.m. Eastern time. With their momentum building, the Blue Devils seemed primed for a deep tournament run.