Photos: Duke defeats Michigan in top-five matchup in DC
By Ethan Hyman
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) celebrates after slamming in two in the second half of Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Ethan Hyman
ehyman@newsobserver.com
In a game that could be repeated in the Final Four, as Duke defeated No. 1 Michigan 68-63 in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21.
Capital One Arena is the site of the NCAA East Regional.
Keep checking back for more photos from the game.
Duke’s Dame Sarr (7) and Caleb Foster (1) celebrate after Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) shoots in the final 24 seconds in the second half of Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ngongba II pulled in his own rebound and was fouled by Michigan's Elliot Cadeau. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) celebrates after slamming in two as time expires in the second half of Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer hugs Patrick Ngongba II (21) after Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer holds the championship trophy while posing with the team after Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) looses control of the ball while defended by Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and L.J. Cason (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) blocks the shot by Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the second half of Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) and Dame Sarr (7) celebrate after Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) gets to the loose ball before Michigan's L.J. Cason (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dame Sarr (7) defends Michigan's Elliot Cadeau (3) during the second half of Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia (14) tracks down a loose ball before Michigan defenders can get to it during Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) saves the ball from going out of bounds defended by Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) during the first half of Duke’s game against Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Nikolas Khamenia (14) dives after the loose ball during the first half of Duke’s game against Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Patrick Ngongba II (21) heads to the basket during Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cameron Boozer (12) is fouled by Michigan's Aday Mara (15) during the first half of Duke’s game against Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Blue Devils fans cheer on Duke in the second half of their 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) slams in two during Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dame Sarr (7) drives by Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of Duke’s game against Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer holds the championship trophy while posing with the team after Duke’s 68-63 victory over Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) heads to the basket defended by Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of Duke’s game against Michigan in the Capital Showcase at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published February 21, 2026 at 7:48 PM.
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