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MSU will take on the University of Evansville in its fourth and final game at the Breslin Center before they hit the road for the first time of the season. The Spartans and the Aces have a short history with each other only playing once before. The Spartans have control of the only win of that series after defeating the Aces 73-53 in their previous meeting.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Suzy Merchant released from hospital following minor accident

Bella Johnson

January 30, 2023

Michigan State Head Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant was released from Sparrow Hospital and is currently at home resting, the team announced Monday morning.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: MSU women's basketball dominates Rutgers 85-63, breaking four-game losing skid

Maddy Warren

January 22, 2023

The Spartans look to add another Big Ten win to their resume as they head to Champaign for a matchup with Illinois next Sunday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women’s basketball defends well, but not well enough to stop Czinano, No. 10 Iowa

Nick Lundberg

January 19, 2023

The Spartans did enough to force a poor shooting night from Iowa's star Caitlin Clark, but 22 points in 22 minutes down low from Monika Czinano did the trick for the Hawkeyes.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

‘I wish everyone on my team played as hard as Mo Joiner': Joiner’s consistency stands out against Wisconsin

Melanie Soverinsky

January 12, 2023

Senior guard Moira Joiner's two-way game turned heads in Michigan State's loss to Wisconsin on Wednesday night.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: Michigan State women's basketball falls to Wisconsin 84-80 in overtime

Melanie Soverinsky

January 11, 2023

MSU suffered its second consecutive conference loss to Wisconsin Wednesday night.

NEWS

Preview: Michigan State looks to bounce back at home against Wisconsin

Melanie Soverinsky

January 11, 2023

MSU set to take on Wisconsin at the Breslin Center on Wednesday night.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Double-digit scoring efforts propel MSU women's basketball to upset No. 4 Indiana

Maddy Warren

December 30, 2022

Four MSU players put up double-digit points, allowing the Spartans to maintain their momentum throughout the game and knock off a top-ranked opponent for the first time this season.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: MSU women's basketball stuns No. 4 Indiana to earn first conference win of season

Maddy Warren

December 29, 2022

With the win, MSU hands Indiana its first loss of the season, advancing to 9-5 overall and 1-2 Big Ten play.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Preview: MSU women's basketball looking for first Big Ten win against No. 4 Indiana

Maddy Warren

December 29, 2022

The Spartans return to Big Ten play Thursday with tipoff set for 3 p.m. at the Breslin Center.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: Michigan State women's basketball defeats Oakland the keep hot start alive

Bella Johnson

November 15, 2022

After a slow start, MSU pulled away by limiting Oakland to just nine combined points in the second and third quarters.

BASKETBALL

Julia Ayrault, Pierre Brooks steal the show in scrimmages as MSU Madness returns after three year hiatus

Nick Lundberg

October 8, 2022

Michigan State men's and women's basketball hosted MSU Madness for the first time since 2019.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

2022-2023 MSU women’s basketball season schedule officially announced

Nick Lundberg

September 7, 2022

Michigan State's women's basketball has released its schedule for the 2022-23 season, which includes participation in the Phil Knight Invitational on Thanksgiving weekend.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

After securing a roster spot, Nia Clouden makes the most of her opportunity in WNBA

Eli McKown

July 13, 2022

“I just needed to know my expectations, because obviously it's a cutthroat league and people were gonna get cut, especially on a team like this where we have a lot of veterans and experienced players,” Clouden said. “So my mindset was just to play hard.”

SPORTS

Eight more members to be inducted into Michigan State Athletics' Hall of Fame

Eli McKown and Melanie Soverinsky

July 12, 2022

Highlighted by Spartan basketball legend and NBA Champion Draymond Green, the class also includes Herb Adderley (football), Kathy DeBoer (volleyball and basketball), Joan Garety (golf), Laura (Heyboer) Heethuis (soccer), Greg Jones (football), Kalisha Keane (basketball), Karen Langeland (basketball/administration) and Bob Steele (track and field).

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MSU women's basketball falls to No. 8 Maryland in emotional game

Dean Lockwood and Suzy Merchant work together to check in on players following Monday’s shooting

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Suzy Merchant released from hospital following minor accident

FINAL: MSU women's basketball dominates Rutgers 85-63, breaking four-game losing skid

MSU women’s basketball defends well, but not well enough to stop Czinano, No. 10 Iowa

‘I wish everyone on my team played as hard as Mo Joiner': Joiner’s consistency stands out against Wisconsin

FINAL: Michigan State women's basketball falls to Wisconsin 84-80 in overtime

Preview: Michigan State looks to bounce back at home against Wisconsin

Double-digit scoring efforts propel MSU women's basketball to upset No. 4 Indiana

FINAL: MSU women's basketball stuns No. 4 Indiana to earn first conference win of season

Preview: MSU women's basketball looking for first Big Ten win against No. 4 Indiana

FINAL: Michigan State women's basketball defeats Oakland the keep hot start alive

Julia Ayrault, Pierre Brooks steal the show in scrimmages as MSU Madness returns after three year hiatus

2022-2023 MSU women’s basketball season schedule officially announced

After securing a roster spot, Nia Clouden makes the most of her opportunity in WNBA

Eight more members to be inducted into Michigan State Athletics' Hall of Fame