EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State has not been nice with their begins to video games, and Sunday was no totally different as Indiana received out to a 10-3 lead. After retaking the lead within the 2nd quarter, the Spartans would by no means give it again defeating Indiana 73-65.
After two laborious fought losses to UCLA and USC, Michigan State Head Coach Robyn Fralick believed the win over Indiana was essential for the workforce as they seemed forward to the final week of the common season.
“Our kids did a great job of executing our game plan and really dialing in on the defensive end and really finding a way to win when we didn’t shoot the ball well, which I’m proud of them for that. This is one that we have to appreciate. Indiana is a tough team and obviously we have a big week in front of us but proud of our group.”
The Spartans led the Hoosiers in factors off turnovers, within the paint, second probability factors in addition to quick break factors.
4 gamers had been in double-figures for the Spartans together with Grace VanSlooten who led all- scorers with 17 factors, adopted by Jocelyn Tate and Theryn Hallock who each had 16 factors and Jaddan Simmons with 11 factors.
“I actually felt like we were getting really good shots and it’s a long game, but I also told them, hey, it’s time to finish them,” mentioned coach Fralick. “If we’re getting them, we got to be able to finish and then we got our momentum going.”
Indiana would lower the deficit to 4 after a 3 from Sydney Parrish however two late three’s from Hallock and Emma Shumate would assist the Michigan State draw back and seal the deal.
Just one week stays of the common season earlier than the Spartans gear up for the Large Ten match. Michigan State will hit the street to tackle eighth ranked Ohio State earlier than internet hosting Minnesota on Saturday for senior day celebrations.