No. 1 Duke Beats Virginia 74-70 for Second Straight ACC Tournament Title, Coach Jon Scheyer

No. 1 Duke Blue Devils defeated No. 10 Virginia Cavaliers 74-70 in a thrilling ACC Tournament championship game.

The victory secured Duke's second consecutive conference tournament title under head coach Jon Scheyer.

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This marked Duke's 24th ACC Tournament championship, extending their record as the winningest program in conference tournament history.

The Blue Devils now head into the NCAA Tournament with an 11-game winning streak.

They are positioned as the likely No. 1 overall seed for the upcoming tournament.

Isaiah Evans emerged as the game's hero for Duke, scoring a game-high 20 points.

Thirteen of Evans' points came in the crucial second half to help Duke overcome Virginia's defense.

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Cameron Boozer struggled significantly with his shooting efficiency, going 3-of-17 from the field.

Despite his poor shooting, Cameron Boozer still contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.

He made two pivotal free throws with 3.9 seconds remaining to seal the victory.

Freshman Cayden Boozer stepped up with 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists.

For Virginia, Malik Thomas led the Cavaliers with 18 points while Sam Lewis added 17 in the losing effort.

The championship game was a gritty, back-and-forth contest that featured 16 lead changes.

Virginia's Ugonna Onyenso set an ACC Tournament championship game record with nine blocks.

These defensive efforts kept the Cavaliers within striking distance throughout the evening.

Duke had to overcome their worst shooting performance of the season from Cameron Boozer.

The game's intensity was palpable as both teams exchanged leads multiple times.

Duke ultimately pulled away in the final minutes to secure their second straight title.

Coach Jon Scheyer has firmly established Duke as the ACC's premier program during his tenure.

He secured back-to-back conference tournament titles in just his fourth year at the helm.

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This championship victory adds to Scheyer's growing legacy.

Duke now claims three ACC Tournament titles in the past four years, further cementing their dominance over rival North Carolina.

The Blue Devils' ability to win despite significant offensive challenges demonstrates their resilience and depth.

This tournament success positions Duke as the clear favorite for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

They will carry the momentum of their 11-game winning streak and championship pedigree.

Duke's ACC Tournament championship victory carries significant implications for their NCAA Tournament seeding.

The Blue Devils are expected to be awarded the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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This gives them the most favorable path to the Final Four.

The tournament championship provides Duke with valuable momentum and confidence.

They overcame significant challenges against a tough Virginia team with elite defense.

This championship serves as a statement to the college basketball world.

Duke has proven they are championship-caliber capable of winning under pressure.