Duke Edges Michigan in Defensive Showdown
WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Cameron Boozer scored 18 points and Duke used a decisive rebounding edge to hold off Michigan 68-63 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Capital One Arena.
The Blue Devils, who led 35-33 at halftime, outrebounded the Wolverines 12-7 on the offensive glass, leading to key second-chance opportunities. Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg led all scorers with 21 points. Both teams are now 25-2 this season.
Duke shot 45.5% from the field while Michigan was held to 40%. The Wolverines missed 19 of 25 attempts from 3-point range in the loss before a crowd of 20,537.