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No. 10 Illinois upsets No. 7 MSU women's basketball in Big Ten Tournament

Tyler Gaylord

March 5, 2026

Michigan State had every chance to survive. They didn't. The No. 7 seed Spartans fell to No. 10 seed Illinois 71-69 in a gut-wrenching finish that saw multiple last-second opportunities slip away, ending their Big Ten Tournament run early for the third straight year.

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MSU women’s basketball set to open Big Ten Tournament vs. Illinois

Tyler Gaylord

March 5, 2026

Michigan State women's basketball has had plenty of regular season success under Robyn Fralick, but the postseason has been a different story. As the No. 7 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, the Spartans look to break a two-year first-round skid when they take on No. 10 seed Illinois Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Indianapolis.

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MSU women's basketball's VanSlooten, Blair and Jones earn Big Ten honors

Tyler Gaylord

March 3, 2026

Three Michigan State women's basketball players earned Big Ten recognition Tuesday. Grace VanSlooten earned her second straight All-Big Ten honor as a Spartan, Kennedy Blair made a leap from reserve to second-team All-Big Ten, and Rashunda Jones was named to the All-Defensive Team in her first season in East Lansing.

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Slow start sinks MSU in blowout loss to Ohio State

Tyler Gaylord

March 1, 2026

No. 15 Michigan State dug itself into a 23-point halftime hole it couldn't climb out of Sunday, falling 87-68 to No. 12 Ohio State in the final game of the regular season at Breslin Center. A sluggish first half offensively — MSU shot just 28% from the field — combined with a red-hot Buckeye offense led by 33 points from sophomore guard Jaloni Cambridge proved to be too much to overcome, despite a much-improved second half showing from the Spartans.

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Fralick named USA Basketball women's U18 assistant coach

Tyler Gaylord

February 24, 2026

Michigan State's Robyn Fralick has built one of the Big Ten's most exciting programs in just three seasons, and now she's taking her winning ways to the international stage.

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MSU tops No. 23 Minnesota, moves toward home-court advantage in March

Tyler Gaylord

February 23, 2026

Michigan State women's basketball capped off a brutal February gauntlet with a convincing 75-61 road win over then-No. 23 Minnesota, a victory that could define the Spartans' tournament seeding and March outlook.

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4,566 miles from home, Sambolić finds her fit at MSU

Tyler Gaylord

February 22, 2026

Slovenia native Sara Sambolić stepped into the starting lineup for just the second time in her career Wednesday, delivering a composed 13-point, six-assist performance in MSU's 104-68 win over Northwestern. The junior guard, who earned her spot at Michigan State after a standout showing in the U20 European Championship, is living proof that Robyn Fralick's program welcomes talent from anywhere in the world — even 4,566 miles away.

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Seniors shine in MSU women's basketball 104-68 Senior Day victory

Tyler Gaylord

February 19, 2026

Michigan State erupted for 104 points on senior day, snapping a two-game skid behind a dominant second quarter, relentless defense and 63 combined points from its senior class in a 36-point rout of Northwestern.

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MSU women’s basketball celebrates Senior Day vs. Northwestern

Tyler Gaylord

February 17, 2026

No. 18 MSU women’s basketball looks to bounce back from a tough February stretch when it hosts Northwestern for Senior Day Wednesday at Breslin Center. The Spartans are coming off a 1-4 month, including back-to-back blowout losses, and a win would help regain momentum before the postseason while sending their seniors out with a victory.

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Michigan sweeps MSU women's basketball in commanding 86-65 victory

Tyler Gaylord

February 15, 2026

What began as a highly anticipated rematch between in-state rivals quickly unraveled for Michigan State. After trading blows early, a turnover-plagued second quarter flipped the game on its head, allowing Michigan Wolverines to seize control and cruise past the Michigan State Spartans, 86-65. Michigan capitalized on MSU’s mistakes and second-chance opportunities to complete the season sweep, while injuries and exposed weaknesses compounded a frustrating night for the Spartans as they search for answers late in the season.

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MSU women’s basketball prepares for rematch against rival Michigan

Tyler Gaylord

February 14, 2026

A rivalry that already delivered a classic gets a high-stakes sequel Sunday in Ann Arbor. After an overtime thriller in East Lansing, No. 13 Michigan State Spartans and No. 7 Michigan Wolverines meet again with postseason positioning on the line. While Michigan remains in the hunt for the Big Ten regular-season title, MSU looks to regain momentum, avoid a season sweep and steady its NCAA tournament outlook. With seeding, pride and momentum at stake, round two promises to carry just as much intensity as the first.

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MSU drops third straight home game to No. 2 UCLA

Tyler Gaylord

February 12, 2026

Michigan State faced its toughest test of the season Wednesday and came up short. No. 2 UCLA overwhelmed the No. 13 Spartans from the opening tip, using suffocating defense, balanced scoring and a dominant rebounding performance to secure an 86-63 win. Despite a stronger second half, MSU never found an offensive rhythm against the experienced Bruins, who showed why they are a legitimate national title contender.

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Lauren Betts and No. 2 UCLA present major test for No. 13 MSU

Tyler Gaylord

February 10, 2026

A top-15 matchup arrives in East Lansing as No. 13 Michigan State looks to take its next step against No. 2 UCLA and senior center Lauren Betts. The Bruins enter Breslin Center unbeaten in Big Ten play, while the Spartans aim to turn their turnover-forcing defense into a season-defining victory.

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Turnovers plague MSU women’s basketball in blowout loss to Maryland

Tyler Gaylord

February 4, 2026

Michigan State’s turnover-forcing identity disappeared Wednesday night, as the Spartans committed a season-high 20 turnovers in an 86-70 loss to No. 22 Maryland at the Breslin Center. Sloppy play and second-quarter struggles allowed the Terrapins to seize control, handing MSU its first back-to-back losses of the season.