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.
Category: Women’s Basketball
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spartans Celebrate Senior Day Wednesday Hosting Minnesota
Michigan State women’s basketball will conclude the regular-season home schedule, hosting Minnesota on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Tip off time is set for 7 p.m. on Big Ten Plus with Brendan Schabath and Zach Beavers calling the action. The Spartans will celebrate Senior Day, honoring Jayla James, Kamaria McDaniel and Stephanie Visscher.
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Spartans’ Comeback Falls Short against No. 8/8 Maryland
In an emotional return to the court, the Michigan State women’s basketball battled but fell to No. 8/8 Maryland, 66-61, Saturday afternoon at the Breslin Center.
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Spartan Women Return to Action Hosting No. 8 Maryland Saturday
Michigan State women’s basketball returns to the court on Saturday, Feb. 18 for the first time since a mass shooting on the East Lansing campus on Monday, Feb. 13, when three students were killed and five were hospitalized. The Spartans return to the court after their game against Purdue on Feb. 15 was postponed. Tip-off time is set for 3 p.m. (ET) on Big Ten Plus with Brendan Schabath and Zach Beavers calling the action. Saturday is also Michigan State’s Breast Cancer Awareness Night, presented by Sparrow
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MSU Women’s Basketball Battles to Overtime Win over Penn State
Michigan State women’s basketball captured its first overtime win of the season with an 81-75 victory over Penn State Sunday afternoon on 4-H Day at the Breslin Center.
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Spartan Women Host Penn State on 4-H Day Sunday
Michigan State women’s basketball returns home to take on Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Breslin Center. Tip off time is set for 3 p.m. on Big Ten Plus with Brendan Schabath and Owen Oszust calling the action. MSU will also be honoring 4-H members from across the state of Michigan.
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McDaniel and Parks Steer Spartans Past Badgers
Behind a pair of 20-point performances from graduate guard Kamaria McDaniel and senior forward Taiyier Parks, the Michigan State women’s basketball team got back in the winning column with a dominating 88-63 victory over Wisconsin Wednesday at the Kohl Center. Michigan State played its fourth-straight game without head coach Suzy Merchant, who missed the game due to a medical incident. MSU captured its first win under acting head coach Dean Lockwood.
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Suzy Merchant ‘focusing on my health’; no timetable for return
Suzy Merchant will remain away from the team indefinitely following a medical incident and car accident late last month. Merchant released a statement Tuesday night, her first public comments since the Jan. 28 accident .”I’m currently focusing on my health and well-being and taking the necessary time to recover,” Merchant said in the statement, released through the basketball program’s Twitter account. “On behalf of my family and myself, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all who have shown support and sent well wishes following my recent car accident and medical episode. The outpouring of love and support from the community has been truly heartwarming and has provided strength and comfort during this difficult time.”
Source: Detroit News
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Spartan Women’s Basketball Heads to Wisconsin Wednesday
Michigan State women’s basketball hits the road to take on Wisconsin on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Kohl Center. Tip off time is set for 7:30 p.m. (ET) on Big Ten Plus with Noah Clark & Max Stapleton calling the action. Wednesday is also the Badgers’ Think Pink game.
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Second-Half Struggles Hamper Spartans in Loss to No. 18/19 Michigan
Second-half scoring troubles hampered the Michigan State women’s basketball team, falling to No. 18/19 Michigan, 77-67, in front of overall 9,000 fans at the Breslin Center on Sunday afternoon on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
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Michigan State’s Fourth-Quarter Comeback Falls Short at Nebraska
Michigan State’s ferocious fourth-quarter comeback fell just short as the Spartans were topped by Nebraska, 71-67, Thursday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Michigan State trailed by as many 21 points in the game, but the offense came to life with a 27-point fourth quarter. MSU played their second-straight game without head coach Suzy Merchant, who missed the game due to a medical incident.
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MSU Closes Out Road Swing at Nebraska Thursday
Michigan State women’s basketball concludes its two-game road swing against Nebraska on Thursday, Feb. 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tip off time is set for 8:30 p.m. (ET) on the Big Ten Network with Sloane Martin and Brenda VanLengen calling the action.
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Spartan Women Fall at No. 22/22 Illinois Sunday
Despite four players reaching double figures Michigan State women’s basketball dropped a tough 86-76 battle to No. 22/22 Illinois Sunday afternoon at the State Farm Center.Michigan State Women’s Basketball Post-Game Notes: vs. Illinois
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Suzy Merchant hospitalized after ‘minor’ crash
Michigan State women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant has been hospitalized after being in a one-car crash Saturday morning. According to a statement from Michigan State, Merchant “was involved in a minor one-car accident due to a medical incident on Saturday morning. She is currently at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing undergoing testing and is in stable condition.”
Source: Detroit News
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Spartan Women’s Basketball Begins Road Trip at No. 22 Illinois Sunday
Michigan State women’s basketball opens its two-game road trip at No. 22/22 Illinois on Sunday, Jan. 29. Tip off time is set for 6 p.m. (ET) on the Big Ten Network with Jason Ross Jr. and Meghan McKeown calling the action.
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Spartan Women’s Basketball To Play in Cancun Challenge Next Season
For the first time since the 2018-19 season, the Michigan State women’s basketball team will head to the Cancun Challenge, Nov. 23-24, 2023 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Powered by Triple Crown Sports, this is the 18th running of the women’s event. Games will be held Nov. 23-25, with players and fans just walking distance from their rooms to the converted ballroom that hosts the games.
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MSU Women Celebrate Alumni Day with Commanding Win Over Rutgers
With alumni and Title IX trailblazers in the stands, the Michigan State women’s basketball team celebrated pioneers with a wire-to-wire win over Rutgers, 85-63, Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center.