Spartan Women’s Basketball Announces 2023-24 Schedule
Michigan State women’s basketball head coach Robyn Fralick announced the 2023-24 schedule on Thursday in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference. Once again, the women’s basketball season is presented by MSUFCU. MSU will play 16 games at the friendly confines of the Breslin Center, beginning with an exhibition against Davenport on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Spartan Women’s Basketball Announces 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule
Michigan State women’s basketball head coach Robyn Fralick announced the Spartans 2023-24 non-conference schedule on Wednesday. Michigan State will play 11 non-conference games, along with an exhibition game against Davenport on Nov. 2. Two of the Spartans’ 2023-24 non-conference opponents competed in the NCAA Tournament last season, including both of Michigan State’s opponents in the Cancun Challenge, James Madison and Creighton.
Couch: A look at the biggest what-ifs in Michigan State football and basketball history
For every great moment in Michigan State football and basketball history, there are a several what-ifs — moments that got away or seasons that might have played out differently if not for a single circumstance, sometimes beyond MSU’s control, be it a bad call or injury or decision.
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Robyn Fralick begins building process as she settles in as MSU women’s basketball coach
The last few months have been a whirlwind for Robyn Fralick since being hired to lead the Michigan State women’s basketball program. The former Okemos standout is beginning to settle in as the leader of the Spartans. The relocation for her family from Bowling Green, Ohio, to the Lansing area should be complete by the end of July.
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Big Ten Announces 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Home and Away Opponents
Michigan State women’s basketball and the Big Ten Conference announced the 2023-24 conference breakdown on Thursday. For the third-straight season, the Big Ten will play an 18-game schedule, after playing a 20-game schedule during the 2020-21 campaign. The conference also played an 18-game league schedule in both 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Kennedy Blair Joins MSU Women’s Basketball Roster
Michigan State head women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick announced the addition of Kennedy Blair (Dearborn, Mich.) to the 2023-24 roster, as a preferred walk-on. “We are so excited to have Kennedy join our huddle,” Fralick said. “What stands out the most about watching Kennedy play is the incredible joy with which she plays. She elevates those around her with her passion for playing. We love her feel for the game, her ability to score and rebound. We are thrilled for her to be a Spartan.”
Fralick Begins to Build MSU Women’s Basketball Staff
Michigan State head women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick announced the addition of six members to the women’s basketball staff on Thursday. Fralick brings five personnel from her staff at Bowling Green State University, including Associate Head Coach Kim Cameron, Assistant Coach Maria Kasza and Director of Recruiting Joel Whymer. Monique Rosati comes to MSU as the Director of Basketball Operations.
MSU women’s basketball forward Taiyier Parks enters transfer portal
Michigan State women’s basketball’s senior forward Taiyier Parks announced her intention to enter the transfer portal via her social media Friday. Parks is the second Spartan starter to enter the portal after sophomore guard/forward Matilda Ekh. The news comes after the program announced its replacement for head coach Suzy Merchant this afternoon in Robyn Fralick.
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Robyn Fralick Named Spartan Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Bringing with her a proven track record of success and program building, Robyn Fralick was announced as Michigan State’s new women’s basketball head coach on Friday by MSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller. Fralick becomes the sixth coach in Spartan women’s basketball history. She will be formally introduced at a press conference next week.
MSU women’s basketball starter Matilda Ekh enters transfer portal
Michigan State women’s basketball will likely be without one of its top players as it begins a new era. Sophomore guard/forward Matilda Ekh entered her name into the transfer portal Wednesday, first reported by the Lansing State Journal and confirmed to The State News by a team spokesperson.
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Michigan State Announces Women’s Basketball Leadership Change
Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller and women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant have come to a mutual decision that Merchant will step down as the program’s head coach, effective immediately. Associate head coach Dean Lockwood will serve as interim head coach while a national coaching search is conducted.
Michigan State women decline WNIT invitation, citing adversity-filled season
The team didn’t put out a statement, but according to the spokesperson, Kara Fisher, players decided against playing because of all the adversity they’d gone through this season. Michigan State played the last 10 games of the season without its head coach, Suzy Merchant, who has been sidelined since suffering an undisclosed medical episode that contributed to a single-car accident in late January.
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Spartans Fall to Top-Seeded Indiana in B1G Tournament
Despite a 32-point performance from graduate guard Kamaria McDaniel, the No. 9-seeded MSU women’s basketball team was unable to hold off top-seeded Indiana, falling in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, 94-85, at the Target Center on Friday afternoon.
MSU Advances in the B1G Tournament with 67-64 Win Over Nebraska
Behind a stellar performance at both ends of the floor by senior guard Moira Joiner, the No. 9-seeded Michigan State women’s basketball team edged No. 8-seeded Nebraska, 67-64, in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the Target Center on Thursday afternoon.
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Spartans Open B1G Tournament with Nebraska Thursday
No. 9-seeded Michigan State women’s basketball will head to the Gopher State to face No. 8-seeded Nebraska in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, March 2 in Minneapolis. Tip off time is set for 12:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center on the Big Ten Network with Mike Hall and Meghan McKeown calling the action.
Three Spartans Earn All-Big Ten Accolades
Sophomore guards Matilda Ekh and DeeDee Hagemann both garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades by both the coaches and the media. Graduate guard Kamaria McDaniel earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition by the media.
MSU Women’s Basketball Set to Face Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament Thursday
Michigan State women’s basketball will be the No. 9 seed in the upcoming Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, which will be held Wednesday-Saturday, March 1-5 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hagemann Sets Career High in Dominating Win over Penn State, 80-65
Sophomore guard DeeDee Hagemann set a new career high with 20 points, as the MSU women’s basketball team ended the regular season with an 80-65 win over Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday afternoon.
MSU Women’s Basketball Closes Out Regular Season at Penn State
Michigan State women’s basketball will conclude the regular-season schedule, traveling to Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 25. Tip off time is set for 2 p.m. on Big Ten Plus with Austin Groft and Maren Walseth calling the action.
MSU Women Earn Senior Day Victory Over Minnesota, 71-67
Not even a Michigan ice storm could keep the MSU women’s basketball team from capturing a 71-67 Senior Day win against Minnesota Wednesday at the Breslin Center. Due to inclement weather in the East Lansing area, Michigan State athletics moved the game from a 7 p.m. start to a 4:30 p.m. tipoff. After the game, Michigan State honored seniors Jayla James, Kamaria McDaniel and Stephanie Visscher.