No. 3 Duke Defeats California 78-57, Hosts Stanford Next

Cooper Flagg led No. 3 Duke to a decisive 78-57 victory over California, scoring 27 points and extending the Blue Devils' home winning streak to 14 games. Duke dominated from the start, building a 38-23 lead by halftime, and maintained control throughout the second half, with Flagg shooting 8-of-14 from the field and perfect from the free-throw line. Tyrese Proctor and Khaman Maluach contributed significantly, scoring 18 points and recording a double-double, respectively. California's Jeremiah Wilkinson managed 21 points but struggled offensively as the Golden Bears shot just 35.1% from the field. This win allowed Duke to rebound from their recent loss to Clemson and solidify their position at the top of the ACC standings. The Blue Devils will face Stanford next in their continued pursuit of a strong postseason run.