Duke took down Michigan State 81-71 in their first test of the season. The 3 freshmen proved to be unphased by the Spartans, but it was Quinn Cook who led the way. Cook finished with 19 points, 6 assists, and zero turnovers. Mike Krzyzewski felt that the freshmen wore down a bit being involved in a big game for the first time, but Cook's play was the difference.
It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for Duke though, rebounding is a concern and allowing Michigan State over 1.1 points per possession isn't exactly stellar defense. Let's see how this team can adjust. Up next for the Blue Devils is back-to-back games with Temple on Friday and either Stanford or UNLV on Saturday.
Elsewhere in the ACC, FSU picked up their first loss of the season to a hot shooting Northeastern team. Northeastern made 9-15 3 point shots and made 78% of their free throw attempts to knock of FSU. Aaron Thomas led the Seminoles 24 points, but FSU will walk away with questions about their defense.
Georgia Tech and Virginia picked up easy wins over Alabama A&M and South Carolina State, respectively.
Tonight, Wake Forest will get another test on the road taking on Arkansas, while Notre Dame hosts Coppin State, and Virginia Tech hosts Liberty. Arkansas, ranked #48 by Pomeroy, should give the Deacs a good test.
Check out links, box scores, previews, and more below.
Highlights
| Team | Conf | Pct | Overall | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 0-0 | 1.000 | 3-0 | 1.000 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 1.000 | 3-0 | 1.000 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| UNC | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
| FSU | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
Links
- Duke Runs Past Michigan State 81-71
- ACC basketball: Cook, Okafor spark Duke
- Cook, Okafor Lead Duke Past Michigan State 81-71
- Box Score: Duke 81, Michigan State 71
- Notes: Duke 81, Michigan State 71
- In Okafor's absence, Jones leads No. 4 Duke past No. 19 MSU 81-71
- Duke passes first major test, beats Michigan State 81-71
- Duke 81, MSU 71: Freshmen duo burns Spartans
- Duke 81, MSU 71: Duo who jilted Izzo burns Spartans
- Duke may be mismatch, but MSU can test itself
- Ratcliffe: After another cakewalk, Cavaliers' first real test comes Friday
- FSU upset at home by Northeastern
- Recap: Florida State vs. Northeastern
- Virginia rolls past South Carolina St. 75-55
- Bibbs strong in debut for Virginia Tech
- Cardinals cruise past Jacksonville State, 88-39
- 6 questions with Tech basketball team
- Georgia Tech beats Alabama A&M 66-46
- Thriving freshmen have Pitt looking to future
Yesterday's Games
| Matchup | |
|---|---|
| Alabama A&M 46 @ Georgia Tech 66 | Box |
| Michigan State 71 @ Duke 81 | Box |
| Northeastern 76 @ FSU 73 | Box |
| South Carolina State 55 @ Virginia 75 | Box |
Today's Games
| Time | Matchup | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00:00 PM | Coppin State @ Notre Dame | Preview | |
| 7:00:00 PM | Liberty @ Virginia Tech | Preview | |
| 9:00:00 PM | Wake Forest @ Arkansas | Preview |
 Injury Report |
|---|
| Darryl Hicks (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Idy Diallo (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| KC Caudill (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Lonnie Jackson (BC) |
| Out - strained calf, is out indefinitely |
| Shaqquan Aaron (LO) |
| Out - eligibility, is out indefinitely |
| Davon Reed (MI) |
| Out - left leg surgery, will miss at least 2-4 months |
| Ivan Cruz Uceda (MI) |
| Out - eligibility, will be eligible to return on 1/13 against Duke |
| Luke Davis (NC) |
| Out - right foot surgery, will miss at least 2-3 months |
| Cameron Wright (PI) |
| Out - left foot surgery, will miss at least 1-2 months |
| Durand Johnson (PI) |
| Suspended - disciplinary, will miss the entire season |
| DaJuan Coleman (SY) |
| Out - left knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Daniel Green (WF) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
