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Michigan St. Spartans vs. Duke Blue Devils Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- Michigan State defeated No. 2 Duke 79-73, with Jeremy Fears Jr. contributing 18 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds in a strong defensive performance.
- The Spartans held Duke to 33.3% shooting and forced 13 turnovers, with Jordan Scott blocking six shots and recording two steals.
- Michigan State improved to 3-0 and earned their first win over Duke since 2020, while Duke fell to 2-1 after struggling offensively, shooting just 26 for 37 from the free-throw line.
- Duke, which had started the season strong with high-scoring wins, was held to 25.9% shooting in the first half and never fully recovered against the Spartans' physical defense.
- Michigan State will host Northern Iowa on Friday, while Duke is set to host SIU Edwardsville the same night.
