Duke, Michigan State condemn fan's sign referencing Flint water crisis

— -- Both Michigan State?and Duke?on Wednesday condemned a sign displayed by a Blue Devils fan Tuesday night that referenced the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

"The water tastes better in North Carolina," the sign read during host Duke's 78-69 victory in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night.

"The sign was disgusting and a slam to those who are suffering in our state," Michigan State said in a statement sent to ESPN. "We understand the actions of an individual student do not reflect the beliefs of Duke University or its Athletic Department."

Multiple state officials in Michigan are facing charges after an investigation discovered elevated levels of lead and corrosion in the water supply of the predominately black city of Flint.

Duke spokesman Cory Walton said the entire basketball staff was disturbed by the sign.

"Everyone in our program thinks the sign was reprehensible and disgusting," Walton told ESPN. "That's 100 percent not in line with the values of our program. Michigan State officials said the sign referenced a difficult situation for people throughout their state.

It wasn't the first time this week that college fans made light of the situation in Flint. This past weekend a photo was circulated on social media of a group of Ohio State fans posing with a banner: "Michigan Girls: More Diseased Than Flint Water."