Sports · November 11, 2026
Jeremy Fears Jr. Leads No. 5 Michigan State Past No. 2 Duke In Champions Classic
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No. 5 Michigan State defeated No. 2 Duke 79-73 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night at the United Center in Chicago. Jeremy Fears Jr. led the Spartans with 18 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds, helping the team improve to a 3-0 record. Michigan State's defense held Duke to 33.3% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers. Duke, now 2-1, struggled from the free-throw line and failed to recover after falling behind by 14 points in the second half.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Michigan State defeated Duke with a final score of 79-73.
- Jeremy Fears Jr. recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds.
- The game took place on Tuesday night at the United Center in Chicago.
- Michigan State was ranked No. 5 and Duke was ranked No. 2 at the time of the game.
- Duke was held to 33.3% (20 for 60) shooting from the field.
Reported by only some outlets
- Fears scored 12 of his 18 points from the free-throw line.
- Duke went 26 for 37 from the free-throw line.
- Michigan State had 8 blocked shots and 7 steals.
- Jordan Scott recorded 6 blocks.
- Cam Ward scored 14 points for Michigan State.
- John Blackwell scored 17 points for Duke.
- Michigan State led by as many as 14 points (50-36) in the second half.
- Duke closed the gap to 73-68 with approximately two minutes remaining.
- This was Michigan State's first win against Duke since December 1, 2020.
Confirmed
- Michigan State won 79-73.
- Jeremy Fears Jr. finished with 18 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds.
- The game was part of the State Farm Champions Classic at United Center.
- Duke shot 33.3% from the field.
- Michigan State moved to 3-0 on the season and Duke fell to 2-1.
Reported
- Jeremy Fears Jr. is currently the frontrunner for National Player of the Year. (CBS Sports)
- Jeremy Fears Jr. was 'equal parts ferocious and surgical' in his performance. (CBS Sports)
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