WHAT: MSU vs. Delaware

WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday

RADIO/TV: WVFN (730-AM)/ESPN2

WHERE: Breslin Center (capacity: 14,992)

THE SERIES: First meeting

This will be the first ever meeting between MSU and Delaware. MSU head coach Joanne P. McCallie is 15-2 all-time against Delaware with that record coming from her time as head coach at Maine.

LAST TIME OUT: Purdue 64, MSU 61 on March 4 at Conseco Fieldhouse

In the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament, Purdue overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to overtake the Spartans and move on to the finals. Senior guard Victoria Lucas-Perry scored 20 points for MSU while freshman center Allyssa DeHaan had 16.

DELAWARE UPDATE: The Blue Hens also fell in the semifinals of their conference tournament, dropping a 67-56 decision to James Madison in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. Senior Tyresa Smith was named the CAA's defensive player of the year.

DELAWARE LEADERS:

Points: Tyresa Smith (19.8)

Rebounds: Tyresa Smith/Chrissy Fisher (7.6)

Assists: Kyle DeHaven (3.4)

MSU LEADERS:

Points: Victoria Lucas-Perry (13.5)

Rebounds: Allyssa DeHaan (7.5)

Assists: Rene Haynes (3.4)

KEY TO THE GAME: Rust

By the time Sunday rolls around, MSU will have been off for two weeks after losing to Purdue on March 4. Delaware's last game was March 10 — a 67-56 loss to James Madison.

Both teams have been practicing for the last week, but the Spartans will need to be immediately sharp, as will Delaware. Whichever team can regain its bearings quicker will have a great advantage in Sunday's first-round matchup.