Michigan vs Michigan State

USA TODAY/Dave Weaver

I finished watching a documentary Saturday night around 7:20 p.m. and I turned it to ESPN. The Michigan vs Michigan State men's basketball game had already started. I wasn't sure I wanted to watch it because I thought Michigan would lose. What a fan I am. Thinking that one of my favorite teams will lose. That is why I have a few favorite teams, like Duke. #GoDuke

Michigan was trailing Michigan State at halftime, 36-30. That is when I picked up a few magazines and started reading them. The game was on in the background and I really wasn't paying attention. In the second half, Michigan was able to pull closer to Michigan State and eventually took the lead.

The final minute of the game dragged on for minutes. Michigan would inbound the ball and Michigan State would foul. Michigan would shoot free throws and make some of them. Michigan State would get the ball, drive down court and make a basket. Repeat the process again, several times.

The game finally ended and No. 21 Michigan defeated No. 3 Michigan State 80-75 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Michigan has now won nine straight games. The past three games have been over top-10 ranked opponents. Leading the way for Michigan was Derrick Walton, Jr. and Nik Stauskas with 19 points each. Caris LeVert chipped in with 17 points.

Michigan's next game is this Thursday at 9 p.m. EST against Purdue at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Duke plays tonight against Pitt at 7 p.m. in Pittsburgh. It will be broadcast on ESPN. #GoDuke