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No. 3 Duke Blue Devils and the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders play in New York City, New York

Duke remains undefeated at 11-0 with a top-ranked defense while Texas Tech faces challenges defending but relies on a strong offense averaging 82.2 points per game.

  • At Madison Square Garden, Duke Blue Devils host Texas Tech Red Raiders Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, with the preview updated Dec. 19, 2025.
  • With nonconference play approaching, this game is a marquee test as Texas Tech's defense has struggled, including surrendering 90 points, before facing Duke on Dec. 31.
  • Led by Cameron Boozer, Duke averages 9.8 made 3-pointers, shoots 50.9%, and holds opponents to 34.6% per KenPom, with a 3 neutral-site record.
  • If Texas Tech's offense clicks, its 83.6 points per game will challenge Duke Blue Devils' defense allowing 60.8, shaping conference-play momentum as Texas Tech is 0-3 vs ranked teams.
  • Historically, Duke is 3-0 on neutral courts, including a Nov. 18 win at Madison Square Garden dubbed `Cameron North,' while coach Jon Scheyer earned his 100th career win this season.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, December 19, 2025.
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