Duke didn’t just beat Notre Dame Tuesday night; they beat them in true historic fashion.
Notre Dame just lost to Duke 100-56 😬
It’s their worst home loss since… 1898 🤯pic.twitter.com/An5osuWwDa
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) February 25, 2026
Duke, in its first game as the No. 1-ranked team under head coach Jon Scheyer, handed Notre Dame its largest home loss since 1898, when it lost 64-8 to the Chicago First Regiment, as noted on ESPN’s broadcast.
It’s always bad when it’s the worst loss since “Chicago First Regiment” https://t.co/jL6uwEb8HO
— Jacob Cotsonika (@jacobcotsonika) February 25, 2026
“Who is the Chicago First Regiment?”
“Apparently they had some hoopers on that squad.” https://t.co/ljQTjKetWc— Jason Evans (@JasonDukeEvans) February 25, 2026
Highlighted by a 24-point night by Cameron Boozer, he nearly outperformed the entire Notre Dame roster in the first half.
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) February 25, 2026
Duke is currently on course to become the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Notre Dame, which now sits at the bottom of the ACC, has a lot of work to do this offseason to return to March for the first time since 2022.
Coach Scheyer man…
Duke is in rare hands.
📸 @DukeMBB pic.twitter.com/70Csb73efU
— Blue Devil Voices (@DukeEchoes) February 24, 2026
All eyes are on Jon Scheyer as he searches for his first title as Duke’s head coach.
