6 takeaways from No. 1 Michigan Basketball’s loss to No. 3 Duke
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Key Points:
- The No. 1 Michigan Wolverines lost their second game of the season to No. 3 Duke Blue Devils, 68-63, in a highly charged atmosphere at Capital One Arena resembling a Final Four matchup.
- Foul trouble significantly impacted the game, with Michigan’s Aday Mara fouling out in the first half and Duke’s Cameron Boozer sitting for a portion of the second half, though Boozer’s return helped Duke maintain their lead.
- Michigan’s young guards, L.J. Cason and Trey McKenney, stepped up in the first half, contributing key points and defensive stops, especially after Elliot Cadeau briefly left the game with an arm injury.
- Both teams struggled with three-point shooting due
