3 Instant Takeaways from MSU's Champions Classic Win vs. Duke

CHICAGO — Michigan State wants to be among the nation's best. It sure looks like it now.

The fifth-ranked Spartans made an emphatic statement on Tuesday night, leading wire-to-wire in a massive 79-73 victory against No. 2 Duke at the United Center. This snaps a three-game losing streak to the Blue Devils, the first such win since Dec. 1, 2020. It was Jeremy Fears Jr. who led the way, per usual, finishing with 18 points and 11 assists.

MSU felt pretty in control nearly the entire time against a team with more talent and size, which is part of what makes this result so huge for the Spartans' outlook. There is certainly a lot more to analyze from the Spartans' big win. Here are three instant…