Duke hands ND historic home loss, 100-56

Duke hands ND historic home loss, 100-56

Last Updated: February 24, 2026By

(Notre Dame) — Entering Tuesday’s game, Notre Dame had won seven straight home games against top-ranked teams.

#1 Duke was not impressed.

Cameron Boozer totaled 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke beat Notre Dame, 100-56,  handing the Irish their worst home loss since 1898.

The 6-foot-9 Boozer, a national Player of the Year candidate, overpowered Notre Dame, scoring 20 points and grabbing nine rebounds in the first half as the Blue Devils rolled to a 54-22 halftime lead. He hit 10 of 12 shots in the first half.

Darren Harris scored 16 points for Duke as the Blue Devils put four players in double figures.

Cole Certa and Brady Koehler scored 14 points each for Notre Dame.

Notre Dame (12-16, 3-12) played its third consecutive game without freshman Jalen Haralson (ankle sprain), who was averaging 15.5 points a game.

Haralson has been Notre Dame’s leading scorer since star guard Markus Burton suffered an ankle injury that required surgery in December. Burton, who is unlikely to play again this season, averaged 18.5 points a game. Notre Dame also lost big man Kebba Njie to a knee injury in January.

Even Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry suffered an apparent ankle injury during the game and was wearing a boot on his left leg in the second half.

 

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