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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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MSU prepares for top-25 clash against struggling Maryland squad

Tyler Gaylord
February 4, 2026

Michigan State women’s basketball faces another critical test in February as the Spartans welcome No. 22 Maryland to the Breslin Center. With four ranked matchups this month, MSU continues a stretch that could define its standing in the Big Ten race. Maryland enters on a four-game losing streak but remains dangerous behind breakout guard Oluchi Okananwa and sharpshooter Yarden Garzon. The matchup also carries personal significance for senior guard Jalyn Brown, a Baltimore native, as the Spartans look to bounce back from a narrow overtime loss to Michigan.

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MSU women's basketball drops overtime heartbreaker to Michigan

Tyler Gaylord
February 1, 2026

In the first top-15 matchup of the Michigan State–Michigan rivalry, the Spartans pushed the Wolverines to the brink in an overtime thriller at Breslin Center. A frantic final sequence and a missed half-court heave sent the game to overtime tied at 81, where Michigan finally created separation to escape with a 94-91 win. Despite the loss, MSU matched Michigan’s physicality possession for possession in a game that showcased the intensity, depth and growing national stature of the Big Ten.

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Michigan State women set to clash with Michigan in top-15 showdown

Tyler Gaylord
January 31, 2026

No. 13 Michigan State women’s basketball welcomes No. 9 Michigan to the Breslin Center on Sunday for the first top-15 matchup between the in-state rivals. Both teams enter the contest near the top of the Big Ten standings with nearly identical resumes, combining efficient offenses with disruptive defenses that thrive on forcing turnovers. With conference title implications on the line, the rivalry meeting sets up as a tightly contested battle that could play a pivotal role in the Big Ten race.

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MSU regroups late, avoids collapse in 74-68 win over USC

Tyler Gaylord
January 23, 2026

Michigan State women’s basketball survived a frantic fourth-quarter scare to defeat USC 74-68 at Breslin Center. The Spartans saw a double-digit lead nearly disappear before redshirt sophomore Kennedy Blair’s clutch and-one and senior Grace VanSlooten’s late steal sealed the victory. Despite shooting just 38.2% from the field, Michigan State’s defense and 19-for-24 free-throw shooting underscored a team message of resilience that has defined its season.

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MSU women’s basketball drops road test vs. No. 11 Iowa

Tyler Gaylord
January 19, 2026

Michigan State women’s basketball walked into one of the Big Ten’s toughest road environments knowing it would be tested. Early foul trouble disrupted the Spartans’ rhythm, forcing key players to the bench and leaving MSU playing catch-up the rest of the night. Despite a stronger second half and a late push led by Rashunda Jones, Michigan State could not overcome its first-half deficit, falling 75-68 to No. 11 Iowa. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak and highlighted the thin margin for error when facing elite opponents on the road.

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MSU women’s basketball grinds out 73-71 win over No. 24 Nebraska

Tyler Gaylord
January 16, 2026

Michigan State survived a thrilling late-game showdown with No. 24 Nebraska, edging the Cornhuskers 73-71 to secure a program-best 17-1 start. Junior guard Rashunda Jones and sophomore forward Juliann Woodard delivered clutch free throws in the final seconds, while senior guard Jalyn Brown made two critical defensive stops and hit a game-tying 3-pointer to keep the Spartans in control. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, MSU found ways to win, highlighting depth, resilience, and the advantage of playing at home under head coach Robyn Fralick’s dominant 35-4 record at the Breslin Center. The victory sets the stage for a road test Sunday against No. 11 Iowa in Iowa City.

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Blair’s 25-point career day surges MSU women's basketball to 6-0 start

Tyler Gaylord
November 23, 2025

Behind a dominant 102-41 win over Oakland was a career night from Kennedy Blair and a continued defensive dominance. The redshirt sophomore poured in 25 points in just three quarters, fueling a second-quarter explosion that erased an uneven start and showcased why this Michigan State team thrives on pressure and pace. While questions lingered early around MSU’s offensive consistency and Grace VanSlooten’s health, the Spartans’ depth, defensive intensity and Blair’s all-around performance highlighted a group beginning to find its rhythm ahead of a challenging stretch on the road.