MONUMENTAL: No. 3 Duke men's basketball upsets No. 1 Michigan 68-63 in neutral-site shootout
Key Points:
- No. 3 Duke defeated No. 1 Michigan 68-63 in Washington, with Cameron Boozer scoring seven straight points down the stretch and Isaiah Evans sealing the win with free throws.
- Duke's defense dominated the second half, holding Michigan to under 30% shooting and forcing multiple scoring droughts, showcasing their status as one of the top defensive teams in the country.
- Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg led the Wolverines with 16 first-half points but struggled in the second half against Duke's physical and disruptive defense.
- Duke head coach Jon Scheyer praised Boozer's all-around performance despite foul trouble, highlighting his contributions in scoring, rebounding, and playmaking.
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