Champions Classic Stunner 👀

11/16/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Michigan State Shocks No. 4 Kentucky in Double Overtime (86-77, 2OT) in Champions Classic

The Champions Classic tipped off a week later this year, but college basketball’s big bash wasn’t void of drama. The four iconic programs that usually kickstart the year came together for a pair of epic showdowns in Indianapolis. Michigan State withstood 4th-ranked Kentucky and Oscar Tshiebwe (22 points, 18 rebounds) to steal a double-overtime upset. In the nightcap, Kansas and Duke went head-to-head in a top-10 matchup where the Jayhawks gave Duke coach Jon Scheyer his first loss. Jalen Wilson had 25 points and 11 boards for KU.

 

Champions Classic Highlights

Michigan State def. #4 Kentucky (86-77, 2OT)

#6 Kansas def. #7 Duke (69-64)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

#2 Gonzaga vs. #11 Texas (9:30 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

USA Today: Kansas Hands Duke Its First Loss Under New Coach Jon Scheyer

CBS Sports: College Basketball Rankings: Villanova, Oregon Fall Out of 1st AP Top-25 Poll

 

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