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Michigan State women’s basketball blows out Eastern Kentucky to remain undefeated

Michigan State women’s basketball blows out Eastern Kentucky to remain undefeated

Michigan State women’s basketball might not be unranked for much longer. On Thursday night, the Spartans continued their onslaught, this time against Eastern Kentucky, who the Spartans trounced 96 to 54.

This moves MSU to 4-0 on the season, with all of their wins coming by way of massive blowouts like this one.

Julia Ayrault led the way tonight with 19 points and eight rebounds. Theryn Hallock, Grace VanSlooten, and Juliann Woodard also scored in double figures.

MSu will face Western Michigan next on Sunday at 5pm ET.

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Best photos from Michigan State women’s basketball’s blowout win over Eastern Michigan

Gallery: Photos from Michigan State women’s basketball’s blowout win over Eastern Michigan

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Michigan State women’s basketball gets votes in latest AP Poll

Michigan State is starting to get some recognition for their hot start in the AP Poll

Michigan State women’s basketball is undefeated to start the season and beating their opponents by an average of 55 points per game. For their efforts, the Spartans are starting to get some votes in the AP poll. MSU got 18 votes in the latest poll, good for No. 31 in the country.

MSU will be heavily favored in their next three games before they face their first big test of the season on November 26 against Cal.

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Michigan State women’s basketball blows out Eastern Michigan for third win of the season

Michigan State women’s basketball blows out Eastern Michigan for third win of the season

Michigan State women’s basketball has started the season about as good as you can hope. On Monday night, the Spartans earned their third straight win of the season, blowing out Eastern Michigan 95 to 49.

So far this season, MSU is beating their opponents by an average of 55.66 points per game and this one was no different.

Theryn Hallock led the way tonight with 18 points. Julia Ayrault and Ines Sotelo also added 13 points a piece.

The Spartans are starting to get some votes in the AP Poll and will be favored in their next few games.

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Michigan State women’s basketball blows out Oakland in season opener

The Spartans blew out Oakland to start the season 1-0

Michigan State women’s basketball is now 1-0 to start the season after taking down Oakland on Tuesday night. The Spartans blew out Oakland, 107 to 42, to earn the win at home in the Breslin Center.

It was an egalitarian effort for MSU tonight under second year head coach Robyn Fralick, as four out of five starters finished the game in double-figures. The Spartans were led by transfer forward Grace VanSlooten, who joined the team from Oregon this offseason. VanSlooten scored 15 points to go along with nine rebounds in an impressive debut. Incumbent Spartans Theryn Hallock, Julia Ayrault, and Jocelyn Tate also scored in double figures.

Abbey Kimball and Kennedy Blair also scored ten a piece off the bench.

The Spartans will host Yale on Friday for game two of the season.

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Michigan State women’s basketball junior named to national watch list

A Michigan State SF has been named to national watch list

Michigan State women’s basketball is gearing up for a huge second season under new head coach Robyn Fralick after a round of 32 appearance in the NCAA Tournament just a year ago.

For the Spartans to have success in the upcoming year, the Spartans will need to rely heavily on junior small forward Grace VanSlooten, a transfer from Oregon.

The Spartans wing has been named to the Cheryl Miller Award preseason watchlist, honoring the nation’s top small forward.

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Best pictures from MSU women’s basketball media day

Check out the best pictures from MSU’s media day:

Michigan State women’s basketball is gearing up for the start of the 2024-25 season. The Spartans will open action against Wayne State in an exhibition next Monday, but the regular season will begin on Nov. 5 against Oakland in East Lansing.

On Tuesday, the Spartans gathered at the Breslin Center for a media day session. Check out the best pictures from the session:

MSU Women’s Basketball receives votes in preseason AP Top 25

Michigan State women’s basketball will start the season just outside the top 25

Michigan State women’s basketball will start the season just outside the top 25.

The preseason Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll was released on Tuesday, and Michigan State was nearly included. The Spartans received 16 votes, which put them at No. 31 in the preseason poll.

A total of six teams from the Big Ten were included in the preseason poll: USC (No. 3), UCLA (No. 5), Ohio State (No. 14), Maryland (No. 18), Nebraska (No. 23) and Indiana (No. 25). Iowa and Illinois also received votes in the poll.

Michigan State opens the 2024-25 season on November 5 against Oakland.

Click on the post below to see the complete preseason AP Top 25 poll.

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Michigan State star chooses Memphis as transfer destination

Michigan State star chooses Memphis as transfer destination

Michigan State women’s basketball star DeeDee Hagemann made the decision to transfer out of the Spartans program this offseason. A 5-foot-7 point guard, she averaged 12.3 points and 5.2 assists per game last season.

Originally committing to Ole Miss this offseason, Hagemann reopened her recruitment and has found a new home, heading to Memphis to play for the Tigers.

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Shay Colley excels, Canada loses in Olympic opener

Shay Colley had a strong effort in Canada’s Olympics opener, despite a loss to France

Former Michigan State women’s basketball guard Shay Colley is competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Colley, a professional basketball player in France, is competing for Canada in the games.

In Canada’s opener against the hosts France, the Canadians lost 75-54, but Colley gave a strong effort.

The former Spartan racked up a team high in points and assists, finishing with 11 points and 6 assists in the contest.

Canada will be back in action against Australia on Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

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