Duke game looks like mismatch, but MSU can show promise

EAST LANSING – Other than the two injured players, the apparently significant talent disadvantage, the dismal history against Duke and the alarming signs from its opener, Michigan State should be in pretty good shape tonight against the Blue Devils.

And to that Tom Izzo says: “That’s why we play the thing.”

Things didn’t look so great for the No. 19 Spartans in their 64-59 win Friday at Navy. Things looked a lot better for No. 4 Duke (2-0) in home laughers over Presbyterian and Fairfield by a combined final score of 222 to 103. - Read more at Freep.com