Overview
- Freshman Cameron Boozer totaled 18 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, scoring 16 after halftime to drive the comeback.
- Michigan State produced just nine points over the final nine minutes as Duke’s defensive switch stalled the offense.
- Jeremy Fears Jr. had 13 assists but shot 0-for-10 and appeared to encourage a profane anti-Boozer chant captured on video.
- Tom Izzo criticized execution and effort after the collapse, saying he was “pissed off” rather than merely frustrated or discouraged.
- The victory pushed Duke to 10-0 with a fourth win over a ranked opponent and handed the Spartans (8-1) their first loss.