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Graduate student guard Kamaria McDaniel (5) is about to shoot a free throw during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
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Graduate student guard Kamaria McDaniel (5) is about to shoot a free throw during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Senior guard Tory Ozment (1) shoots a free throw during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Sophomore guard Matilda Ekh (11) tries to dribble the ball while surrounded by Michigan players during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Redshirt junior guard Julia Ayrault (40) blocks Michigan's graduate student forward Emily Kiser (33) during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Senior guard Moira Joiner (22) dribbles the ball while Michigan's senior guard Maddie Nolan (3) guards her during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Sophomore guard DeeDee Hagemann (0) guards Michigan's senior guard Maddie Nolan (3) during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
The University of Michigan women's basketball team huddles up before the game against Michigan State at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Sophomore forward Isaline Alexander (12) shoots a free throw during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Sophomore guard DeeDee Hagemann (0) guards Michigan's fifth year guard Leigha Brown (32) during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Graduate student guard Kamaria McDaniel (5) shoots during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Sophomore guard DeeDee Hagemann (0) is about to pass the ball during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
The University of Michigan players wore shirts with a quote written by Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of him and the upcoming MLK Day before the game against Michigan State at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Sophomore guard DeeDee Hagemann (0) guards Michigan's fifth year guard Leigha Brown (32) during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Graduate student guard Kamaria McDaniel (5) guards a Michigan player during a game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Michigan State women’s basketball was unable to pull off the upset against the No. 17 Michigan Wolverines on the road Saturday afternoon. Despite a string of losses, the Spartans have proven to be efficient in forcing turnovers on their opponents while keeping their own to a minimum throughout the entire season.Michigan State went into its rivalry game ranked 11th in the nation in forced turnovers—averaging 22.06 per game—but it was turnovers that uncharacteristically plagued MSU in their third consecutive loss. In just the first quarter of the game, the Spartans turned over the ball nine times. They had almost as many turnovers in the first as they had in the entirety of their narrow loss to Wisconsin at home on Wednesday night where they had just 10.The Michigan defense was scrappy in the paint and came ready to take on Michigan State. Those plays under the net greatly contributed to the eight travel turnovers committed by the Spartans. “We had too many turnovers in the first half, which I thought contributed to some frustration too,” Head Coach Suzy Merchant said. “A lot of 'em came from the four or five spot… They don't handle the ball enough to turn up a lot of travels in those situations.” Despite Michigan State’s high forced turnover average, the Wolverines only turned over the ball 13 times—well below their 16.6 average per game. On the other side of the court, the green and white gave up 22 points on their 22 turnovers, allowing Michigan to run off with the lead and ultimately the game. The Spartans struggled not only in forcing turnovers, but also just defensively in general.“I was just disappointed a little bit in our execution defensively at times with some of the things that we were doing and what we were trying to exploit and or take away,” Merchant said. Although Merchant said that some of the team's turnovers were in instances they should have controlled, the veteran coach said she does not believe her team has a turnover problem going forward. “We don't normally do that,” Merchant said. “I mean, we take care of the ball pretty well. We're not a team that turns it over like that.” The Spartans will be looking to bounce back from a string of tough losses as they travel back home to the Breslin Center for a Big Ten matchup against No. 12 Iowa on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The game will also be streaming on BTN+.
Around two weeks ago, it seemed that Michigan State women's basketball turned a corner.
Graduate student guard Kamaria McDaniel (5) dribbles the ball during the game against Michigan at the Crisler Center on Jan. 14, 2023. The Spartans lost to the Wolverines 70-55.
Michigan State women’s basketball fell to their rivals on the road Saturday afternoon 70-55 against No. 17 Michigan. The Spartans were looking to break a two-game losing streak, but a plethora of turnovers and an uncharacteristic three-point scoring drought kept the green and white trailing the Wolverines.The Michigan defense was able to snub out some great scoring chances for Michigan State, and some standout players helped the Wolverines take off with the lead.Sophomore guard/forward Matilda Ekh started the game strong for the Spartans with a three right off the bat. MSU took the early lead, but Michigan was able to get the game back under control with a 7-0 scoring run to catch up to the Spartans late in the first quarter.Throughout the duration of the first quarter, Michigan State gave up nine turnovers compared to the Wolverine’s three. Five of the Spartan turnovers were from travel violations. MSU closed out quarter one down 14-11.Moving into the second quarter, MSU continued to be plagued by sloppy turnovers. The Spartans were only able to sink two from the field in the second, while the remainder of their 12 points were made from the free-throw line. By the end of the first half, Michigan fifth year guard Leigha Brown had 14 points to show, and sophomore guard Laila Phelia followed close behind with eight of her own. Michigan State closed out the half trailing by just eight points, down 35-27.Going into the second half, MSU was able to fix some of its turnover problems, turning the ball over just once, and forcing two from the Wolverines.With a little over three minutes left in the third quarter, senior guard Moira Joiner found herself in foul trouble with four fouls and was forced to sit out. Joining Joiner in foul trouble was redshirt junior guard Julia Ayrault with four of her own. Graduate guard Kamaria McDaniel was keeping the Spartans in the game in the third quarter with six points and two rebounds. However, McDaniel’s performance was not enough to close the gap, and the Spartans closed out the third quarter down 51-39.Freshman guard Abbey Kimball took the floor in the fourth quarter and made her presence felt. Just 50 seconds into the fourth, the Grand Rapids native sunk a step-back jumper for two, and less than a minute later, Kimball hit a three. With 1:51 left in the game, Joiner fouled out, and the Spartans were down one of their star players. The rest of the squad couldn't muster a comeback and the Spartans were ultimately defeated by their rivals 70-55.
After losing twice to Illinois last season, the 2022-23 Spartans were determined to return to their home floor with a different outcome. However, in a conference battle without a single MSU make from behind the arc and four lead changes, Illinois squashed the Spartans’ chance at an eight game win streak, with a final of 75-66.
After falling to Wisconsin in overtime last time out, Michigan State women’s basketball (10-7, 2-4) will look to end their two-game losing streak in a rivalry matchup on the road against the No. 17 Michigan Wolverines (14-3, 4-2).