The two teams each came into the game with their own specific reason to win. The Spartans hoped to keep their tournament hopes alive and the Wolverines were attempting to do what had never been done in the program's history, secure a Big-Ten Championship. The Spartans started hot getting off to an early lead. However, the Wolverines were able to equalize by the end of the first half with both teams at 32. The Wolverines then proceeded to take control in the second half with a more energetic team that wasn't plagued by injuries. Naz Hillmon and Nia Clouden battled it out but Naz and her Wolverines ended victorious with a 62-51 win. The Wolverines with a win in their next game would clinch the Big-Ten championship and the Spartans now need a win to make the bracket.