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Foster returns, Duke rallies to beat St. John's 80-75

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2026, 11:37 PM ET

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WASHINGTON — Duke's Caleb Foster returned less than three weeks after foot surgery and scored 11 second-half points as the No. 1 seed rallied to beat St. John's 80-75 in Friday night's Sweet 16 game at Capital One Arena, advancing the Blue Devils to the East Region final. The victory, fueled also by Isaiah Evans' 25 points and Cameron Boozer's 22 and 10 rebounds, extended Duke's winning streak to 14 and set up a Sunday East Region final against either second-seeded UConn or third-seeded Michigan State; coaches cited Foster's grit and rotation adjustments.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early season: Teams adapt roster strategies amid the NIL era and transfer portal trends.
Pre-tournament: Caleb Foster sustained a broken foot and underwent left foot surgery.
Sweet 16 (Friday night, Washington): Duke rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat St. John's 80-75.
Game details: Foster scored 11 second-half points; Evans had 25; Boozer had 22 and 10 rebounds; Duke extended win streak to 14.
Next: Duke advances to the East Region final on Sunday against either UConn or Michigan State.

News Intelligence

Duke's comeback win shows the power of resilience. Foster's return from injury and the team's rally from a deficit are reminders that setbacks can fuel comebacks. If you're a basketball fan, this game was a lesson in never giving up. Check out the highlights for some inspiration.

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Who Benefited

Duke University basketball program benefited through an advancing tournament position, positive player narratives for Caleb Foster and Isaiah Evans, and strengthened recruiting and national exposure ahead of the East Region final.

Who Impacted

St. John's men's basketball suffered an elimination from the NCAA Tournament despite competitive performance and late free-throw opportunities, halting their run and ending the season at 30-7.

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Who Impacted

St. John's men's basketball suffered an elimination from the NCAA Tournament despite competitive performance and late free-throw opportunities, halting their run and ending the season at 30-7.