No. 1 Duke held off a late charge from No. 6 Michigan State to claim its 23rd straight victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium, 84-79, while extending its non-conference home win streak to 81 games. The Blue Devils were led by Kyrie Irving’s 31 points. Read more at The Only Colors.
No. 1 Duke Drops No. 6 Michigan State Behind Kyrie Irving’s 31 Points, 84-79
Duke Vs. Michigan State: Kyrie Irving’s Big Game Leads Duke To The Win, 84-79
Irving started hot and never cooled down for the Blue Devils, carrying the team with his impressive scoring performance. But it wasn’t just the scoring that propelled Duke to the win. In addition to his 31 points, Irving added six rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks.
Read Article >Duke Vs. Michigan State: Blue Devils Use Second Half Run To Widen The Gap
After turning the ball over 12 times in the first half, the Spartans continue to struggle with possession, turning it over eight more times in the first 15 minutes of the second. The Spartans are still in it, but Duke has kept them at bay, feeding off the electric environment at Cameron Indoor.
Read Article >Michigan State Vs. Duke: Korie Lucious, Kyrie Irving Battle As Duke Leads At Half, 38-34
Michigan State Vs. Duke Score: 25-25 In First Half, Kyrie Irving Blowing Up
ACC/Big Ten Challenge 2010: Michigan State’s Slim Chances Against Defending Champion Duke Blue Devils
Our Sparty community, The Only Colors, previews tonight’s game with concern and a plan: Own the boards, hang on to the ball, and defend the perimeter:
The Blue Devils are favored by 10. Does Michigan State have a chance at pulling off the upset? Whoa, let’s not get ahead of ourselves:
Read Article >Duke Battles Michigan State In Must-See Matchup To Close ACC/Big Ten Challenge
Before the Final Four tipped on Saturday, April 3, if you asked most college basketball fans who they thought would appear in the National Championship game two nights later, Duke vs. Michigan State would have been a popular choice; however, Butler knocked the Spartans out, ending the possibility.
With that contrast in mind, here are some story lines to keep an eye on during tonight’s game.
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