Cameron Boozer scored 18 points to help No. 3 Duke deliver a statement win Saturday, knocking off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 on a neutral floor in the nation’s capital.
In a raucous atmosphere that carried the feel of a March showcase, the Blue Devils handed the Wolverines another neutral-site defeat, adding to Michigan’s setbacks away from home. Duke’s ability to close out the top-ranked team underscored the stakes and intensity of a matchup featuring two of college basketball’s most storied programs.
Big-stage win for Duke
Boozer’s 18 points paced Duke in a game that remained tight into the final minutes. The Blue Devils did enough down the stretch to secure the five-point victory and add a marquee result to their résumé.
Michigan drops a close one
Michigan entered as the nation’s top-ranked team but couldn’t overcome Duke’s late execution. The 68-63 loss marked another neutral-site stumble for the Wolverines, who were tested throughout by Duke’s pressure and the charged environment.