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Duke Battles SMU in Top-25 Showdown
10 Jan
Summary
- Duke hosts No. 25 SMU on Jan. 10, 2026.
- Caleb Foster scored a career-high 20 points at Louisville.
- SMU leads ACC in scoring with 90.1 points per game.
The No. 6 Duke Blue Devils are set to host the No. 25 SMU Mustangs on January 10, 2026, for a significant ACC conference game. Duke enters this matchup with a 14-1 record, fresh off an 84-73 road victory over Louisville on January 6. That win was propelled by a career-high 20 points from Caleb Foster in the second half, supported by strong performances from Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans.
SMU, with a 12-3 record, is coming off a narrow 74-70 road loss to Clemson after defeating UNC. The Mustangs boast the ACC's leading scorer, Boopie Miller, who averages 20.4 points and 7.1 assists per game. SMU's offense is potent, leading the ACC with 90.1 points per game, though they have shown vulnerability to turnovers, which could be a key factor against Duke's defense.
Duke's defense, fourth in the ACC, will be tested by SMU's high-powered offense. However, the Blue Devils demonstrated their defensive capabilities in the second half against Louisville, holding them to their lowest scoring output of the season. Limiting turnovers and capitalizing on SMU's mistakes will be crucial for Duke to secure another home victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
