Jeremy Fears Jr. Leads No. 5 Michigan State Past No. 2 Duke In Champions Classic

First reported by The Athletic at Tue 6:02 AM · 8 outlets in all

1. Yahoo Sports10hMichigan State ends Duke’s 79-game streak with gritty win in State Farm Champions ClassicMichigan State leaned on its relentless defense and pulled off a gritty win over Duke, 79-73 , in the State Farm Champions Classic at United Center in Chicago on Tuesday. The No. 5 Spartans improved to 3-0 , holding the No. 2 Blue Devils to just 33.3% from the field. Duke fell to 2-1. Michigan State tallied eight blocks and seven steals and forced
2. CBS Sports11hJeremy Fears Jr. races out to early lead for national player of year in Michigan State's upset win over DukeThe Spartan senior was our preseason pick and backed up the hype with a great game in a big win over Duke
3. Sports Illustrated11hMichigan State Sent College Basketball a Warning: Jeremy Fears Jr. Has HelpJordan Scott has become the defensive force Tom Izzo envisioned, giving the Spartans another weapon to pair with their star point guard.
4. ESPN12hFears responds to Izzo's challenge, leads MSU past Duke in Champions ClassicJeremy Fears Jr. finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and eleven assists in the Spartans' statement win vs. Duke on Tuesday night.
5. Fox Sports13hJeremy Fears Jr. Leads No. 5 Michigan State Past No. 2 Duke In Champions ClassicJeremy Fears Jr. had 18 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds as No. 5 Michigan State shut down No. 2 Duke for a rugged 79-73 win.
6. NY Post21hDuke vs. Michigan State prediction, best bets: Blue Devils make Champions Classic statementA top-five college basketball showdown opens up Tuesday’s Champions Classic.
7. Fox News21hNo. 2 Duke faces No. 5 Michigan State in State Farm Champions Classic showdown tonightCollege basketball's State Farm Champions Classic pits No. 5 Michigan State against No. 2 Duke tonight at Chicago's United Center in a top-5 clash.
8. The Athletic(subscription required)28hHow to watch Champions Classic: TV info for Michigan State vs. Duke, Kansas vs. KentuckyMichigan State and Duke are top-five teams with distinct styles. Kansas and Kentucky are the two winningest programs in NCAA history.