FINAL FROM THE UNITED CENTER:
#5 Michigan State pulls off the upset on #2 Duke 79-73.
Spartans move to 3-0 on the young season after a dominating defensive performance.
(MSU is now 3-0 when they win the battle to 69)
HALFTIME FROM UNITED CENTER:
MSU hits 4 out of their last 5 field goals while Duke only hit 2 out of their last 11 to end the half.
Spartans lead Blue Devils 34-25 in Game One of the Champions Classic.
Game 1 of 2 for the Champions Classic.
We are here in the press box getting ready to start the show live from the United Center today.
Tune in if you can for some pregame analysis of MSU-Duke tipping off at 7:00pm ET.
FINAL FROM EAST LANSING:
MSU 91 - Toledo 61
MSU with their second game in a row covering the spread.
#2 Duke looms large for MSU next Tuesday in the Championship Classic
On Tom Izzo's pregame show, Izzo stated, "Jesse McCulloch is going to play tonight a little bit. He's healthy. He's practiced full go for two days. So, we'll get him in there some tonight and then be ready to go by next week for sure."
"She's ferocious to the ball, she's intense and we see it everyday in practice."
Robyn Fralick speaks about Anna Terrian, and her improvement over the course of the off-season.
WATCH:
"I promise you if I can buy some hot dogs or some other food, I will."
MSU Head Coach Robyn Fralick speaks about the potential Student Presence at future games and how much it would mean to her and the rest of her team.
WATCH:
FINAL FROM EAST LANSING:
Michigan State takes down Valparaiso 98-44 to open the 2026-27 season.
Amy Terrian led the way for MSU with 15 points, while another 7 Lady Spartans scored at least 6 during the entirety of the game.
MSU looks forward to Saturday against Toledo.
End of the third quarter of action for Michigan State - Valparaiso:
MSU scored 36 points in the third quarter alone. Amy Terrian leads the way with 15 points, with Kennedy Blair and Theryn Hallock behind with 12 a-piece.
MSU 83 - Val. 29
HALFTIME IN EAST LANSING:
Michigan State held Valparaiso to a total of ZERO Points in the whole Second Quarter.
MSU 47, Val. 9 is your score heading into the locker room.
First quarter ends here at the Breslin Center as the Lady Spartans take their 14-point lead into the second quarter.
Kennedy Blair leading the way with 8 points for MSU.
MSU 23 - Val. 9
Two Nights, Two Season Openers.
We are here at the Breslin Center for the MSU Women’s Basketball Season Opener against Valparaiso.
According to ESPN, the Spartans have a 99% chance to win tonight, and we will see soon.
Tipoff is at 6:30pm.
MSU head coach Tom Izzo spoke about the Spartans shooting performance against Quinnipiac.
"I think my best two shooters are probably Jasiah and Jordan."
WATCH:
Tom Izzo laid out his clear expectations for All-American PG Jeremy Fears last night.
"Okay isn't good enough, good isn't good enough anymore. He's got to play at an elite level."
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Final From East Lansing:
Michigan State moves to 1-0 on the young season after taking a 96-59 victory against the Quinnipiac Bobcats.
Spartans now move forward to their contest against Toledo on Thursday.
Halftime here at the Breslin Center:
MSU leads Quinnipiac 52-24 after a good start to the season led by their starters.
The Spartans enter the locker room with 28 first half rebounds and 11 forced turnovers against the Bobcats.
Spread has now moved to 39.5 in favor of MSU.
And another fun fact to add:
Jasiah Jervis is the first freshman to start the season opener for Tom Izzo since 2021 when Max Christie was a fellow five-star freshman.