FINAL: MSU 79, PSU 58: Spartans secure elusive road win over Penn State
A collective scoring effort for the Spartans helps take down the Nittany Lions.
A collective scoring effort for the Spartans helps take down the Nittany Lions.
The State News' women's basketball beat writer Sara Tidwell spoke with Logan Bourandas of The Daily Collegian ahead of Thursday’s PSU and MSU game.
Elite will be meeting elite on Thursday night in the Bryce Jordan Center when Penn State junior guard Makenna Marisa and Michigan State senior guard Nia Clouden square off.
A dysfunctional early attack and a tough shooting night hamstrung the Spartans comeback bid against the Illini.
If the Spartans find a way to regain composure and confidence in themselves, their consistency for wins will gain momentum.
“What do I think Max Christie will do from here?” Izzo said. “He'll watch the tape on the way home on the plane. He'll probably get up at 6:30 and be in there shooting."
Despite a ferocious comeback, MSU fell to Illinois on the road due to poor offensive first half.
Bingham said the bad performance has lit a fire under him to come out and make a statement for the rest of the season going forward.
Michigan State will need another strong offensive performance similar to the game against Wisconsin if it wants to find more success on the road against the Fighting Illini.
“I couldn’t do very much else then shoot it, so I just hope for it to go in,” Ekh said.
Freshman forward Matilda Ekh carried the Spartans to victory on Sunday with a 23 point effort.
The State News' women’s basketball reporter Jenna Malinowski spoke with Tony Liebert, a sports reporter at the Minnesota Daily to get a comprehensive look at MSU’s upcoming competition.
The sophomore point guard put together maybe his most meaningful stretch of basketball at the perfect time for the Spartans.
“I think it's a big deal for us, the start of something,” Hall said.
The Spartans came up with one of their most inspired performances of the season to trounce a difficult opponent in a hostile environment.
Three things that will determine MSU-Wisconsin Friday night.
The Spartans travel to Madison, Wisconsin for perhaps their toughest challenge in Big Ten play yet.
Moira Joiner will miss the remainder of the season.
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.