No. 1 goes down: Michigan drops marquee nonconference matchup vs. Duke

No. 1 goes down: Michigan drops marquee nonconference matchup vs. Duke

The Detroit News sports

Key Points:

  • Michigan, ranked No. 1, lost to No. 3 Duke 68-63 in a highly attended neutral-site game, ending Michigan’s 11-game win streak and marking their first road loss this season.
  • Duke dominated the boards, outrebounding Michigan 41-28 and converting 18 second-chance points, while Michigan struggled offensively, shooting a season-low 40% and going 6-for-25 from three-point range.
  • Michigan’s frontcourt led by Yaxel Lendeborg (21 points, 7 rebounds) fought hard but failed to secure key defensive rebounds late in the game, allowing Duke to seal the victory with crucial free throws.
  • Duke’s Cameron Boozer contributed 18 points,

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