Michigan State defeats Duke 79-73 in regional sports matchup

Duke defeated Michigan State 79-73 in a regional sports contest, with the Blue Devils improving to 7-1 and the Spartans falling to 5-7. The game featured strong offensive performances from both squads, highlighted by Duke's Fears scoring 18 points and Michigan State's Blackwell contributing 17 points.

Duke held a 34-25 halftime lead, driven by efficient shooting and rebounding. The Blue Devils shot 25-56 from the field and 7-29 from three-point range, while Michigan State managed 20-60 shooting and 7-20 from deep. Duke also controlled the boards with 36 rebounds to Michigan State's 37.

Key contributors for Duke included Ngongba with 11 points and six assists, and Ward with 14 points. Michigan State relied on Blackwell's 17 points and Fears' 11 assists, along with 9 rebounds from Scott. The loss marks a setback for the Spartans as they continue their season.

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