Michigan State looked dominant in its win over Kentucky, while Duke was able to outlast Kansas with Darryn Peterson sidelined due to injury.

Tuesday night revealed that no ceiling needs to be put on Michigan State basketball this year, at least not yet. The 17th-ranked Spartans dominated No. 12 Kentu

On Tuesday night, No. 17 Michigan State cruised to a surprisingly easy 83-66 victory over No. 12 Kentucky in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Rick Pitino has Mark Pope’s back and believes Kentucky will eventually be a “great basketball team” despite a blowout loss to Michigan State Tuesday night in the Champions Classic. The No. 12 Wildcats were throttled by No. 17 Michigan State, 83-66, for their second loss of the young season. They also lost at in-state rival Louisville last week.

The No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats suffered a pretty brutal upset on Tuesday night, losing 83–66 to No. 17 Michigan State at the Champions Classic. The matchup was a chance for the Wildcats to show off their strength on a national stage, but they fell short.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope owned up after loss to Michigan State, revealing what set Spartans apart from Wildcats