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“Every conference win that you can get is a big one,” declared Jon Scheyer as his Duke team prepares for an important ACC match in the second-to-last weekend of the regular season. As the No. 1 Blue Devils eye the top spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference, they prepare for a challenge from No. 11 Virginia on Saturday. The Blue Devils are coming off a 100-56 blowout of Notre Dame, their fifth straight win. Virginia is also on a hot streak, but its real test will be stopping Cameron Boozer. The 6’9″ freshman has been unstoppable, leading Duke in points, rebounds, and assists while shooting almost 60% from the field. Duke will get the top seed in the ACC if it wins. If Virginia wins, the race for the title is wide open, which makes for a great game. UVA VS DUKE: WHERE TO WATCH Date: Saturday, February 28th Time: 12:00 PM ET Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium How to Watch (TV): ESPN Streaming: fuboTV UVA VS DUKE: INJURY REPORTS Duke: Ifeanyi Ufochukwu UVA: N/A UVA VS DUKE: PROBABLE LINEUPS Duke: Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, Cedric Coward, Cameron Boozer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-cameron-boozer-makes-first-pick-case-after-fresh-data-emerges-in-dukes-number-one-rise/], and Patrick Ngongba II UVA: Dallin Hall, Malik Thomas, Sam Lewis, Thijs De Ridder, and Johann Grünloh CAN VIRGINIA CHALLENGE DUKE’S DOMINANCE? Polymarket odds show that Duke has an 81% chance of winning the rematch against the Virginia Cavaliers on February 28. Duke’s recent dominance in this rivalry is stark. They’ve not only won the last three meetings, including a convincing 80-62 victory on February 17, but their historical advantage at home is overwhelming. Virginia hasn’t won at Cameron Indoor Stadium since 2022, contributing to Duke’s lopsided 42-10 series record in Durham. “We know the challenge that lies ahead there. The No. 1 team in the country, extremely well coached, extremely talented, and together and tough,” said Ryan Odom, who is taking on Duke for the first time with his Virginia team. He will be hoping to walk out of the stadium with a victory for his side. Do you think the UVA can upset the top dogs? Do let us knoow in the comments. 

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