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No. 4 Duke Hands No. 7 Michigan State First Loss, 66–60, Behind Boozer’s Second-Half Surge

Duke’s midgame zone change showcased depth, prompting Tom Izzo to lament Michigan State’s late-game execution.

Overview

  • Duke improved to 10-0 with its fourth win over a ranked opponent, closing on a 26-15 run at the Breslin Center.
  • Cameron Boozer finished with 18 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, scoring 16 after halftime to flip a 34-31 deficit.
  • Caleb Foster hit a go-ahead three in the final seconds after Duke’s switch to zone stalled the Spartans’ offense.
  • Michigan State shot 0-for-10 from the field with point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who still tallied 13 assists, and went cold late against the zone.
  • Tom Izzo, visibly angry over missed layups and free-throw boxouts, signaled possible changes at the shooting-guard spot before Big Ten play resumes at Penn State on Dec. 13.