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EAST LANSING, Mich. – Vernon Carey had 26 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks to help No. 10 Duke dominate No. 11 Michigan State in an 87-75 victory Tuesday night.
The Blue Devils (8-1) looked like one of the top teams in the country and not a rebuilding one a week after losing at home to Stephen F. Austin.
Duke guard Tre Jones scored 20 points, matched a career-high with 12 assists and made three steals as part of a defensive effort that forced 14 turnovers.
The Spartans (5-3) went into the game ''a little fragile,'' according to coach Tom Izzo, and they looked out of sync and overmatched.