Duke’s Riley Nelson and Toby Fournier walk off the court following the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Kaitlin McKeown
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No. 9 Duke defeats N.C. State 83-65 on Thursday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, extending the Blue Devils’ win streak to 17 games.
Duke’s Toby Fournier led the team with 26 points and 12 rebounds. The Blue Devils are the only remaining unbeaten ACC team in conference play.
N.C. State will face Syracuse on Sunday in Raleigh. The Blue Devils will have a road contest at Clemson.
Duke’s Toby Fournier blocks a shot by N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Nelson and Arianna Roberson, center, react during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ashlon Jackson drives to the basket past N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jordan Wood celebrates with teammate Ashlon Jackson after Jackson drew an and-one during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones reacts after a foul was called during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 83-65 loss to Duke on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ashlon Jackson waves to the crowd after knocking down a shot late in the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson reacts on the sidelines during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Qadence Samuels pulls down a rebound over Duke’s Riley Nelson during the second half of the Wolfpack’s 83-65 loss on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks with her team during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jordan Wood pressures N.C. State’s Zamareya Jones during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Arianna Roberson protests a call by an official during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks with Riley Nelson during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Zoe Brooks drives past Duke’s Taina Mair and Jordan Wood during the first half of the Wolfpack’s game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Tilda Trygger corrals a rebound away from Duke’s Toby Fournier during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 83-65 loss on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Taina Mair drives past N.C. State’s Devyn Quigley and Zamareya Jones during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Wes Moore speaks to an official during the first half of the Wolfpack’s 83-65 loss to Duke on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Toby Fournier reacts after knocking down a three-point basket during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win over N.C. State on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Delaney Thomas grabs a pass over N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Taina Mair drives past N.C. State’s Khamil Pierre and Maddie Cox during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 83-65 win on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Wes Moore greets Duke head coach Kara Lawson prior to their teams’ matchup on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published February 19, 2026 at 9:43 PM.
