Clemson Upsets No. 2 Duke 77-71, Ends 16-Game Winning Streak

Clemson University men's basketball made headlines by defeating No. 2 Duke 77-71, ending the Blue Devils' 16-game winning streak and their perfect ACC record. Viktor Lakhin led the Tigers with 22 points, while Chase Hunter contributed 14 points and crucial plays down the stretch, including a decisive layup and a block on Duke's Tyrese Proctor. After trailing at halftime, Clemson mounted a comeback with a notable 12-0 run in the second half, ultimately sealing the game with a 7-0 run in the final seconds. This win marks Clemson's highest-ranked victory since 2001 and their fifth consecutive win over an AP Top 5 opponent while unranked. Duke's Cooper Flagg struggled for most of the game, finishing with only 18 points on poor shooting, while Tyrese Proctor led his team with 23 points. The victory keeps Clemson competitive in the ACC standings as they look ahead to their next game against North Carolina.