EAST LANSING, Mich. — Zack Novak scored 19 points and Stu Douglass made a big 3-pointer with 20 seconds left, lifting Michigan to a 61-57 victory over 25th-ranked Michigan State on Thursday night.
Douglass’ 3 from the right wing — his only one in four attempts — gave Michigan a five-point lead that essentially sealed the victory.
The Wolverines (12-9, 2-6 Big Ten) had lost 11 in a row at the Breslin Center dating to 1997.
“I think I was in first grade or second grade,” Novak said. “So it’s just sweet.”
It was a very sour experience for the Spartans (12-8, 4-4), who were ranked No. 2 in the preseason.
“It’s not a very good situation we’re in,” coach Tom Izzo said somberly. “We’re not kidding anybody.”
No. 3 Duke 84, Boston College 68
DURHAM, N.C. — Seth Curry scored a season-high 20 points, including 11 during a 26-9 burst that put the Blue Devils (19-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) in command.
No. 19 Vanderbilt 81, Mississippi State 74
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Jeffery Taylor scored 25 points, including a crucial dunk in the final minute, and John Jenkins added 21 as the Commodores (15-4, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) won at Humphrey Coliseum for the first time since 1993.
Indiana 52, No. 20 Illinois 49
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Jordan Hulls scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half, and Tom Pritchard’s tip-in with 44.2 seconds left helped the Hoosiers (11-10, 2-6 Big Ten) end a 19-game losing streak against ranked opponents.
Women
South Carolina 57, No. 20 Georgia 48
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Courtney Newton’s first of five 3-pointers tied it at 21 while her third one put the Gamecocks (12-9, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) ahead for good, 34-31.
Northern Colorado 72, Northern Arizona 58
GREELEY — Lauren Oosdyke scored 17 points for the Bears (11-9, 6-1), who ran to an 18-4 lead — and maintained their position in the Big Sky, a half-game behind first-place Montana State.
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