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MSU advances to Big Ten Tournament championship game, blows out Ohio State 82-63

Casey Harrison

March 5, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS—The matchup on Saturday between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 MSU was going to be a thrilling one from start to finish, and that’s exactly what it was, if you’re a Spartan fan. Saturday was the third meeting this season between the Spartans and the Buckeyes, with each prior matchup being decided by five points or less. In the end, it was the Spartans who claimed victory against the Buckeyes in blowout fashion, 82-63.

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No. 19 MSU and No. 9 Ohio State set to rematch in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Casey Harrison

March 5, 2016

Exactly one week after their thrilling triple overtime victory against Ohio State, the Spartans are gearing up to rematch the Buckeyes, this time with a Big Tournament trophy on the line. 

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Suzy Merchant's 'interesting' halftime speech prompts the Spartans into Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Ryan Kryska

March 5, 2016

It wasn’t until late in the second quarter that the Spartans gave Bankers Life Fieldhouse its first floor smack.

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MSU uses second-half energy to power past Purdue in Big Ten Tournament, 65-64

Casey Harrison

March 4, 2016

It’s much easier to win three games in a row than five—and the MSU women’s basketball team is now on their way to do so. On Friday evening the No. 3-seeded Spartans (1-0) defeated the No. 6-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (1-1) in their debut game in the 2016 Big Ten Tournament by a final score of 65-64.

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By the numbers: Denzel Valentine and Bryn Forbes vs. Aerial Powers and Tori Jankoska

Ryan Kryska

March 4, 2016

The two dynamic duos of MSU basketball: Denzel Valentine-Bryn Forbes and Aerial Powers-Tori Jankoska. 

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Former MSU grad looks to expand number of women in sports business

Casey Harrison

March 4, 2016

Meet MSU graduate Kristin Porter. Porter is the founder of FAB, also known as Females in Athletic Business. FAB is a women’s empowerment organization that is aiming to unite both students aspiring to pursue a career in sports business and professionals already in the industry to expand the growing number of females pursuing jobs in sports business.

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MSU women's basketball slated to make a run in Big Ten tournament

Casey Harrison

March 3, 2016

The No. 19-ranked Spartans will turn their focus to get ready for the Big Ten tournament 

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Jasmine Hines shines on MSU women's basketball senior night

Casey Harrison

February 27, 2016

Graduate student Jasmine Hines finished the contest shooting 13-for-17 from field-goal range and 10-for-14 from the free-throw line to finish the day and lead her team with a career-high 36 points in 52 minutes.

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No. 20 MSU defeats No. 5 Ohio State in triple overtime on senior day, 107-105

Casey Harrison

February 27, 2016

No. 20-ranked Spartans (22-7 overall, 13-5 conference) defeated the No. 5-ranked Buckeyes (23-6 overall, 15-3 conference) by a final score of 107-105 in a triple-overtime thriller on senior day at the Breslin Center.

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Aerial Powers sets double-double record in 71-43 blowout against Illinois

Casey Harrison

February 24, 2016

The Spartans (21-7 overall, 12-5 conference) blew out the Fighting Illini (9-19 overall, 2-15 conference) by a final score of 71-43.

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Kobe Bryant praises Minnesota's Rachel Banham for her performance against MSU

Casey Harrison

February 22, 2016

Los Angeles Lakers' forward Kobe Bryant has gone on the record to praise Banham for her accolades, which includes a 52-point performance at Breslin Center on Sunday.

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MSU's Powers and Golden Gopher's Banham combine for 92 points

Casey Harrison

February 22, 2016

The women's basketball team played Minnesota on Sunday and faced a historic performance against senior guard Rachel Banham. All throughout the game, her and MSU guard Aerial Powers were going back-and-forth to create two stellar performances.

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Final: Merchant wins 400th career game, Powers and Jankoska combine for 64 points in 114-106 win vs. Minnesota

Casey Harrison

February 21, 2016

On Sunday the No. 25-ranked MSU women’s basketball team (20-7 overall, 11-5 conference) hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-9 overall, 10-6 conference) in a matchup that will define the Big Ten standings. MSU beat the Gophers in thrilling fashion by a final score of 114-106.

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Powers breaks school record as No. 25 MSU snaps losing streak against Rutgers, 70-67

Casey Harrison

February 18, 2016

The Spartans’ (19-7 overall, 10-4 overall) got over their losing streak with a 70-67 victory against the Scarlet Knights (16-11 overall, 7-8 conference).

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Junior guard Aerial Powers shows potential to be one of the greats

Casey Harrison

February 14, 2016

Her focus is unbreakable on the court. Her athleticism is unmatched. Her trophy case only gets bigger as time goes on. Redshirt junior guard Aerial Powers is a one-of-a-kind talent for the MSU women’s basketball team and she has nowhere to go but up.

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Final: No. 17 MSU women's basketball upset at Breslin Center by Penn State, 65-61

Casey Harrison

February 11, 2016

The MSU women's basketball team dropped their sixth game of the season in stunning fashion on Thursday night. The Spartans were upset by Penn State, 65-61.  

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No. 17 MSU flexes muscle against rival U-M, wins 85-64

Casey Harrison

February 3, 2016

The Spartans (17-4 overall record, 8-2 in the Big Ten) defeated the Wolverines (12-10 record, 4-7 B1G) by a final score of 85-64.

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Aerial Powers leads the Spartans past Purdue with 25-point performance

John LaVaccare

January 28, 2016

A standout performance from junior forward Aerial Powers helped the #18 Spartans (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten) capture a 68-56 victory over Purdue (15-5, 6-3) on Wednesday night.

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MSU wins defensive grudge match against Purdue, climbs in Big Ten standings

Casey Harrison

January 27, 2016

The No. 18 ranked MSU women's basketball team hosted Big Ten opponent Purdue on Wednesday in a gritty defensive battle. MSU won by a final score of 68-56 and was able to climb into third place in the Big Ten standings.

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MSU women's basketball gears up for Purdue on Wednesday

Casey Harrison

January 26, 2016

The Spartans are gearing up to play Big Ten opponent Purdue on Wednesday. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.