Jeremy Fears Jr. had 18 points and 11 assists, and the Michigan State Spartans topped the Duke Blue Devils 79-73 on Tuesday night at United Center.
The Spartans set the tone early, taking the first half 34-25. They never trailed and led by as many as 14.
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For Michigan State, Jeremy Fears Jr. finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, Cam Ward had 14 points and six rebounds off the bench, while Jasiah Jervis contributed 10 points.
For Duke, John Blackwell had 17 points and five rebounds, and Patrick Ngongba II added 11 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four blocks.
The Spartans improved to 3-0. The Blue Devils dropped to 2-1.
The Spartans are first in the Big Ten and have won three straight. Michigan State is 2-0 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Blue Devils are first in the ACC.
The Spartans are back in action when they host the Northern Iowa Panthers on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Blue Devils next host the SIU Edwardsville Cougars on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
