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Virginia suffocated NC State with elite interior defense and a dominant second half, winning 90-51 on Tony Bennett Court; five Cavaliers reached double figures led by Thijs De Ridder, the bench outscored the Wolfpack 32-5, and UVA clinched a double bye in the ACC Tournament ahead of a pivotal showdown with No. 1 Duke.
Notre Dame was routed 100-56 by No. 1 Duke as head coach Micah Shrewsberry injured his lower left leg, later reported as an Achilles injury, and left the court in a walking boot with assistance. He returned briefly in the second half but remained seated much of the time. The Irish were also missing their top scorers Markus Burton and Jalen Haralson with ankle injuries, and it’s unclear whether Shrewsberry will coach in the next game versus NC State.
Adam Lucas profiles Seth Trimble’s late-season surge—from a rough stretch to a career night: 30 points, four assists, and clutch free throws in UNC’s 77-74 win over Louisville, after a string of tough games against Miami and Syracuse. The victory marks UNC’s third ranked win at the Smith Center this season and shows the Tar Heels can beat strong opponents even without Caleb Wilson, highlighting Trimble’s growth as a scorer and playmaker. Hubert Davis praised his fearless attacking mindset, and Trimble says he’s simply playing and being himself. With two home games left and an ACC Tournament on the horizon, his standout performance helps shape UNC’s postseason trajectory and cements his evolving legend.
Duke returns to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time, with Florida and Alabama making notable jumps in the rankings.
With 16 Top-25 teams losing this week, Duke’s 37-point win over Syracuse and a late upset of Michigan could push the Blue Devils to No. 1 in Monday’s AP Top 25. Michigan would likely stay near the top, Arizona rises, and Iowa State and Houston also move, while Florida surges and other contenders shift in the Week 16 projections.
After the Selection Committee unveiled its Top 16 seeds, Duke earns the No. 1 overall seed in bracketology while UConn, Arizona, and Houston hold top-region seeds; Michigan drops off the top line following a Duke win, Purdue sits as a 2-seed, and the On3 projection maps out last four in/out and key early-round matchups for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Duke handed No. 1 Michigan its first defeat after the Wolverines climbed to the top, 68-63, in a tight Duel in the District. Cameron Boozer supplied the late scoring for Duke, including the final bursts that helped seal the win, while Yaxel Lendeborg started hot for Michigan but was bottled up for much of the game. The result likely ends Michigan’s brief run as the top-ranked team as Duke, arguably the nation’s best opponent this season, dampens the Wolverines’ ascent.
Duke defeated No. 1 Michigan 68-63 at the Capital Showcase in Washington, D.C., with Cameron Boozer totaling 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists despite foul trouble, and Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg pacing the Wolverines with 21 points. The game had a tournament-like atmosphere, Duke weathered Michigan’s pressure and Boozer’s foul trouble, received solid depth from Nikolas Khamenia, and closed it out at the line to improve to 25-2.
Top-ranked Michigan was upset by No. 3 Duke 68-63 in a marquee nonconference showdown at Capital One Arena, a game that drew the season’s largest neutral-site crowd and marked a rare stumble for a projected NCAA No. 1 seed.
No. 1 Michigan fell 68-63 to No. 3 Duke in Washington, D.C., after Aday Mara ran into early foul trouble, Michigan’s guards Cason and McKenney provided a spark, Nimari Burnett, Cadeau, and Roddy Gayle Jr. went quiet for a stretch, Yaxel Lendeborg heated up and hit a late clutch shot, both teams struggled from deep, and Duke controlled the boards (41-28) to seal the win.
Duke leads Michigan 35-33 at halftime as Cam Boozer contributes 9 points and 4 assists and Yaxel Lendeborg has 16 for Michigan; Cadeau injures his left arm and Mara has three fouls, shaping a tense second half. Duke opens the third with a 9-0 run to take a 38-33 lead, setting up a competitive finish between the top-ranked Wolverines and the stars of Duke.
A February 21, 2026 preview by Adam Burke analyzes the Michigan vs. Duke college basketball matchup, providing context for the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, highlighting key players and factors, and outlining betting odds and a projection for the result.
The No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke clash in Washington, D.C. is a high-profile affair that could boost the winner toward a top seed and amplify national title chatter, but the loss would cause only modest hits to seeding, making the game exciting and prestige-filled without severely altering the bracket.
No. 1 Michigan faces No. 3 Duke in Washington, D.C., a marquee weekend showdown seen as a potential Final Four preview, with ESPN College GameDay in town and NBA-caliber talent as both teams jockey for the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan has overtaken Arizona as the betting favorite to win the 2026 national title after Arizona's first two losses, riding an 11-game win streak and a strong resume that could yield a No. 1 seed; Duke and Houston remain in the mix, with Iowa State, Illinois, Florida and UConn also contending as Selection Sunday approaches.