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No. 6 Duke Rallies Past Georgia Tech to Win ACC Opener
Freshman Cameron Boozer scored 26 points as Duke overcame strong shooting by Georgia Tech to start ACC play with a 85-79 win at home, their 21st series victory.
- On Dec. 31, 2025, Duke Blue Devils defeated Georgia Tech 85 in Durham to open ACC play, with freshman Cameron Boozer scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
- Coming off the Dec. 20 loss, Duke Blue Devils faced now-No. Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden, blowing a 17-point second-half lead and a double-digit margin late.
- Despite Georgia Tech's hot shooting in the first half, Kowacie Reeves Jr. scored 23 points and hit five 3s while the Jackets shot 67.9% then 53.7% overall, but Duke closed strong with clutch free throws.
- Despite trailing 43-39 at halftime, Duke shot 40.6% overall and 9 of 32 from deep, while Georgia Tech has lost 20 of 22 in the series and hasn't won at Cameron Indoor Stadium since March 2004.
- With the win Duke Blue Devils visit Florida State on Saturday after defeating Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Dec. 31, 2025.
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Boozer's double-double helps No. 6 Duke hold off Georgia Tech 85-79 in ACC opener
Freshman Cameron Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 6 Duke hold off Georgia Tech 85-79 to open Atlantic Coast Conference play.
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