The Duke Blue Devils defeated the St. John’s Red Storm 80-75 in a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, held at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. This victory marked Duke’s 14th consecutive win, solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the tournament.
Isaiah Evans led the scoring for Duke with an impressive 25 points, while Cameron Boozer contributed significantly with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Notably, Caleb Foster made a comeback from a broken foot, scoring all 11 of his points in the second half, which proved crucial for Duke’s rally.
St. John’s initially held a 10-point lead in the second half, demonstrating their competitive spirit. However, Duke’s resilience shone through as they executed a strong comeback to secure the win. The Blue Devils were favored by 6.5 points going into the game, and they managed to live up to expectations.
With this victory, Duke improved their record to 35-2, while St. John’s finished the game with a record of 30-7. St. John’s had previously advanced to the Sweet 16 by narrowly defeating Kansas 67-65, showcasing their own capabilities throughout the tournament.
The over/under for total points scored was set at 141.5, reflecting the anticipated competitive nature of the game. As the tournament progresses, observers are keenly awaiting Duke’s next challenge, where they will face either UConn or Michigan State in the East Region final.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact matchup details, but Duke’s performance has certainly set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
