MSU will most likely use this extended break from play to prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Gophers at home on Jan. 23.
"He knows what he's doing," Clouden said.
Despite playing without their head coach on the sideline, MSU earned a major home victory.
Merchant will miss the next two games as a part of the COVID-19 health and safety protocol.
The State News' women's basketball reporter Sara Tidwell spoke with Kyle Leverone of The Daily Northwestern ahead of Sunday's NU and MSU game.
Despite the comeback, Michigan State fell short in Columbus against Ohio State.
Ahead of Wednesday’s showdown, The State News' women's basketball reporters Sara Tidwell and Jenna Malinowski spoke with Patrick Engels, a senior reporter and former women’s basketball reporter at the Lantern to get an in depth look at what the Spartans are up against.
Graduate student forward Tamara Farquhar set the tone against her former squad.
Michigan State falls to Purdue as their late lead slips away quickly in the fourth quarter.
MSU's next matchup will now be at home against Purdue.
The shorthanded Spartans took down the undefeated Cornhuskers at home.
Michigan State drops both games in West Palm Invite.
Nia Clouden's stellar performance not enough for the Spartans to prevail.
After the departure of Alyza Winston, Matilda Ekh and DeeDee Hagemann rose to the occassion.
Matlida Ekh stepped up in Alyza Winston's absence for a 20 point night to propel the Spartans to victory.
Alyza Winston’s departure will be a big loss for MSU women‘s basketball.
Michigan State is set to face some familiar faces when they host Illinois.
Cecelia Jones spent her sixth birthday doing what she loves most: Watching Michigan State women's basketball courtside.
Michigan State women's basketball drops their Big Ten opener to Iowa.
Michigan State women's basketball looks to start the Big Ten season on a high note on the road against Iowa.