Radio/TV: WVFN (730 AM)/ Big Ten Network

Where: Crisler Arena (Capacity: 13,751), Ann Arbor

The series: MSU leads 49-14

Last time out: Jan. 18, 2007 – MSU 66, U-M 48

The 2007 win marked the ninth straight Spartans victory against the Wolverines. Senior guard Victoria Lucas-Perry scored 23 points in the victory. U-M forward LeQuisha Whitfield contributed 12 points.

U-M update: Through Wednesday the Wolverines are 2-1 in the Big Ten, with the lone defeat being a 66-42 road loss against Ohio State. Both wins came at home against Northwestern and Iowa.

Michigan leaders through Wednesday:

Points: Jessica Minnfield (10.5)

Rebounds: Krista Phillips (5.1)

Assists: Jessica Minnfield (2.6)

MSU leaders through Wednesday:

Points: Allyssa DeHaan (16.1)

Rebounds: Allyssa DeHaan (8.2)

Assists: Brittney Thomas (4.3)

Key matchup: MSU vs. itself

The Spartans need to start playing together if they want to make it 10 straight wins against the Wolverines. Hopefully practice has started becoming more intense and the emotion comes out on the court.