Michigan vs Duke 3.20.11 Post Game

Duke's Nolan Smith scored a game high 24 points and helped Mike Krzyzewski earn his 900th career victory as the top seeded Duke Blue Devils beat the the Michigan Wolverines 73-71. In the closing seconds of the game Zach Novak secured a rebound off a missed free throw by Nolan Smith and passed it to Darius Morris who drove the length of the court and missed a last second shot that would have tied the game. The Blue Devils never trailed in the second half and held off a strong comeback by the Wolverines after they trailed by 15 points with about 10 minutes left in the second half. Michigan brought it within one twice during the second half but could not take the lead. Duke will advance to the round of 16 for the 12th time in 14 years where they will face the winner of Arizona vs Texas game. Michigan finishes their season with a 21-14 record.