No. 18 Michigan State Routs Northwestern 104-68 on Senior Day
Efficient shooting with 29 assists showcased depth despite two injured guards.
Overview
- The Spartans improved to 21-6 overall and 10-6 in the Big Ten after a 32-14 second quarter created a 55-28 halftime cushion.
- Grace VanSlooten led Michigan State with 22 points, while Kennedy Blair posted 17 points and 10 assists with seven rebounds and five steals.
- Michigan State shot 53% from the field, went 13-for-26 from three, and tallied 29 assists on 39 made baskets.
- MSU played without starting guard Rashunda Jones and reserve Juliann Woodard after injuries sustained in the Feb. 15 loss at Michigan.
- Next up is a road game at No. 23 Minnesota on Sunday, with local coverage noting this was the Spartans’ largest Big Ten margin of the season.