Duke And Michigan State Are Matching Up In The State Farm Champions Classic In Durham
On December 3, 2019 Duke and Michigan State matched up in the ACC/ Big Ten Challenge!
Where?
In East Lansing Michigan where Duke defeated Michigan State by a score of 87-75!
Why?
Vernon Carey had 26 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks to help No. 10 Duke dominate No. 11 Michigan State in an 87-75 victory. “according to an article on goduke.com
While Michigan State pulled to within single digits early in the second half, but could not get any closer en route to an 87-75 loss to Duke in a Big Ten/ACC Challenge. “according to /msuspartans.com/
Tonight the two teams are matching up again!
This time in Durham North Carolina in the State Farm Champions Classic!
Duke who is ranked sixth this weeks AP Top 25 poll comes into the game with a record of 1-0 on the season!
Why?
Because Duke opened their season with an 81-71 win over Coppin State!
When?
On Saturday!
Where?
Durham North Carolina!
Why?
Freshman Jalen Johnson had 19 points, 19 rebounds and four blocks to help No. 9 Duke beat Coppin State 81-71
The 6-foot-9 Johnson made all eight of his shots from the field, including a 3-pointer, and both of his free throws while also tallying five assists. Fellow rookie DJ Steward scored 24 points for the Blue Devils, including a key 3-pointer with 2:02 left that helped keep Duke in control during an unexpectedly tight finish.”according to an article on goduke.com
While Michigan State who ranked eighth in this weeks AP Top 25 poll comes into the State Farm Champions Classic with a record of 2-0!
Why?
Because Michigan State has won their first two games of the season including their previous game verses Notre Dame who like Duke is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference!
When?
Saturday!
Where?
East Lansing Michigan!
Why?
Michigan State broke used a 26-0 run over the last five-plus minutes of the first half and the opening five minutes of the second half and cruised to an 80-70 win over Notre Dame in a men's basketball game at the Breslin Center Saturday night.
Redshirt junior forward Joey Hauser (Stevens Point, Wis./Stevens Point) had the first double-double of his career with 10 points and a career-high 16 rebounds (adding four assists) to lead the Spartans, as two other players scored in double figures and 11 players had at least two points.“according to an article on msuspartans.com
Junior forward Aaron Henry (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis) finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a career-high four blocks, while sophomore guard Rocket Watts (Detroit, Mich./SPIRE Academy) added 13 points, tied his career high with six assists and had two rebounds.“according to an article on msuspartans.com
Tipoff is set for 7:30pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!