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At the collegiate level, people usually expect someone who averaged 15.4 points per game and 7.3 rebounds per game – eight rebounds per game in Big Ten play – with 65 blocks at the center position to at least have regularly played that position throughout high school. But believe it or not, that stat line comes from MSU women’s basketball player Julia Ayrault, a guard.

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MSU women's basketball falls to Nebraska 73-61 in Big Ten Tournament: what's next for the Spartans?

DeShawn Johnson

March 9, 2024

After having a couple of extra days off to prepare, the Spartans played their first game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament against No. 5 seed Nebraska, where they fell 73-61 to the Cornhuskers.

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Michigan State women's basketball uses bye weeks to prepare for Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis

DeShawn Johnson

March 5, 2024

Landing the No. 4 seed grants the Spartans a couple of extra days off as they earned the double-bye. After their rest, the Spartans' first matchup will be in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 8, however, the tournament will begin on Wednesday.

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Three MSU women's basketball players named to All-Big Ten teams, one awarded Sixth Player of the Year

DeShawn Johnson

March 5, 2024

Four different Michigan State women’s basketball players were awarded postseason accolades on Tuesday before the start of the 2024 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, which starts on Wednesday, March 6.

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Michigan State women's basketball grabs 20th victory of the season with win over Rutgers

Kaspar Haehnle

February 25, 2024

Michigan State women’s basketball collected its third straight victory after defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights for the second time this season by a score of 93-57. The win, which took place on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Breslin Center, moved the Spartans up to an overall record of 20-7 and a conference record of 10-6.

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Michigan State women's basketball dominates second meeting against Rutgers, win 93-57

Kaspar Haehnle

February 24, 2024

After a 70-66 victory against Michigan last Sunday and a 68-59 victory over Purdue on Wednesday, the Michigan State women's basketball team collected its third victory in a row as they dominated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 93-57 on Saturday, Feb. 24. With this win, the Spartans now sit at 20-7 in overall play and 10-6 in Big Ten conference games, and the Scarlet Knights fall to 8-22 overall and 2-15 in conference games.

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MSU women's basketball defeats Purdue 68-59, grab fifth road win of the season

DeShawn Johnson

February 22, 2024

The Michigan State women’s basketball team has collected back-to-back games in the winning column after their defeat against Purdue for the second time this season with a score of 68-59. The win on Wednesday, Feb. 21 is the Spartan’s second win in a row after dropping back-to-back games for the first time all season with losses to Indiana and Ohio State.

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MSU women's basketball looks for second win against Purdue on the season

Jania Clowers

February 20, 2024

Coming off the team's first season sweep against its in-state rival, the University of Michigan, since the 2018-2019 season, Michigan State women’s basketball will have another road game against Purdue University on Wednesday, Feb. 21. They are looking for yet another season sweep against a Big Ten team.

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MSU women's basketball uses defensive stops to hold Michigan off, win 70-66 in away match

DeShawn Johnson

February 18, 2024

Michigan State women’s basketball was able to complete the season with a sweep against its in-state rival, the University of Michigan, on Sunday after defeating the Wolverines 70-66 in a hard-fought and defense-heavy matchup.

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MSU women's basketball bounce back from losing streak with 70-66 win over Michigan

DeShawn Johnson

February 18, 2024

After an 86-71 loss to Ohio State last Sunday and a 94-91 loss against Indiana the game prior, the Michigan State women's basketball team defeated its in-state rival 70-66 in an intense defensive battle inside the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Feb. 18.

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MSU women's basketball prepares for Big Ten rematch against Michigan Wolverines on the road

Jania Clowers

February 16, 2024

Michigan State women’s basketball is on a two-game losing streak after falling 86-71 to No. 5 Ohio State at home last Sunday and 94-91 against Indiana University away. The Spartans are traveling to Ann Arbor to have a rematch against their in-state rival, the University of Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 18.

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MSU women's basketball struggles on both sides of the ball, defeated by No. 5 Ohio State

Jania Clowers

February 11, 2024

Michigan State women's basketball could not overpower No. 5 Ohio State and its offensive powerhouses throughout the four quarters, as the Spartans fell to the Buckeyes 86-71.

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MSU women's basketball falls to No. 5 Ohio State 86-71, earn second loss at home this season

Jania Clowers

February 11, 2024

MSU women's basketball fell to No. 5 Ohio State 86- 71 this Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center, which now places the Spartans fifth in the Big Ten conference. The Spartans now hold a record of 17-7 overall, 7-6 in the Big Ten Conference and 11-2 at home.

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MSU women's basketball falls short to No. 14 Indiana 94-91 in intense road battle

Jania Clowers

February 9, 2024

Michigan State women's basketball fell short to the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers on Thursday night 94-91 in a nail-biting finish on the road. The Spartans now hold a record of 17-6 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten Conference, along with a 3-4 record away. Coming into the game, the Hoosiers were 11-0 in home games and now still hold a perfect record after they clinched a win. Before the game, both teams were on a four-game winning streak against multiple Big Ten opponents.

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MSU women's basketball prepares for Big Ten battle against No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers

DeShawn Johnson

February 7, 2024

The Michigan State women's basketball team has been climbing up the Big Ten standings through its four-game win streak. After having a rejuvenating 76-65 rematch win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers last Monday, the Spartans will continue in their gauntlet run on Thursday in hopes of making it five consecutive wins.