SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Interstat) — In a display of overwhelming efficiency and defensive dominance, the Duke Blue Devils dismantled the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 100-56 in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at a sold-out Joyce Athletic Center.

The contest was effectively decided in the opening minutes, as Duke launched a devastating 22-2 run to start the game, leaving the home crowd stunned and setting the tone for a lopsided affair. The Blue Devils, now 26-2 overall and continuing their march atop the ACC, scored the game’s first 11 points before Notre Dame managed its first field goal nearly five minutes into play. By halftime, Duke had built an insurmountable 54-22 lead, holding the Fighting Irish to just 19 first-half shooting from the floor.

The most important part of the game was unquestionably that opening salvo. Duke established its physical and tactical superiority immediately, winning the opening tip and scoring on its first three possessions, including a hook shot from Patrick Ngongba and a dunk from Cameron Boozer. Notre Dame, meanwhile, opened the game with two turnovers and a shot-clock violation, its offense completely stifled by Duke’s active hands and disciplined positioning. The early run removed any suspense and allowed the Blue Devils to operate with confidence for the remaining 35 minutes.

Cameron Boozer, the 6-foot-9 sophomore from Miami, led all scorers with 24 points, showcasing his versatility by adding two assists and connecting on 10 of 11 attempts from the free-throw line. He was instrumental in the early surge, scoring 7 points during the opening run. He was supported by a balanced offensive effort that saw five other Blue Devils reach double figures. Darren Harris scored 16 points, Caleb Foster added 13, Patrick Ngongba had 13, Isaiah Evans contributed 10, and Cayden Boozer finished with 10 points and four assists.

Notre Dame, which fell to 12-16, was led by Cole Certa and Brady Koehler, who each scored 14 points. Sir Mohammed added 11 points. The Fighting Irish struggled mightily against Duke’s pressure, committing 14 turnovers which the Blue Devils converted into 11 steals and numerous transition opportunities.

The statistical disparity was stark. Duke shot 45.8 percent from the field and an impressive 89.5 percent from the free-throw line, making 34 of 38 attempts. Notre Dame managed only 36.5 percent shooting and 57.9 percent from the line. The Blue Devils also dominated the glass, particularly on the offensive end with a 14-5 advantage, leading to 18 second-chance points. Perhaps most telling was the efficiency rating; Duke scored 100 points on just 71 possessions, an offensive rating of 140.7, while Notre Dame managed a rating of 80.0.

Defensively, Duke was relentless, using its length and athleticism to disrupt passing lanes and contest every shot. The Blue Devils’ 11 steals were a season-high for an ACC game, and they held Notre Dame to 7-of-26 shooting from three-point range.

The victory extends Duke’s winning streak to four games since its last loss to North Carolina on Feb. 7. The Blue Devils have now won 11 of their last 12 contests, with the only defeat in that span being the two-point road loss to the Tar Heels. Notre Dame has now lost three of its last four games.

Duke returns home to face Virginia on Saturday. Notre Dame will host North Carolina State, also on Saturday.

The announced attendance was 9,149.