Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer was impressed with the play of Florida State, after the Seminoles came so close to defeating his team.

As head coach Jon Scheyer said postgame on the Blue Devils Sports Network, Duke played on its heels for much of the game after Florida State never trailed in the first half. But like majority of other games this season, Duke remained composed, using its poise down the stretch to pull out a close road win.

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While the Seminoles came back alive for a late rally, Scheyer’s switch in defensive strategy was the difference maker in the game. Still, Saturday was hardly what the Blue Devils hoped would happen in a trip to the Sunshine State.

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Jan 3, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Dame Sarr (7) celebrates making a three point shot with guard Isaiah Evans (3) during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Florida State men's basketball pushed No. 6 Duke to the wire on Saturday, but 28 points from guard Isaiah Evans were enough for Duke to win.