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MSU Women Fall Just Short in OT vs. Michigan in Top-15 Matchup
The Spartans' women's team suffered a narrow defeat to their arch-rival.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 1:47pm
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The 13th-ranked Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team fell just short against the 9th-ranked Michigan Wolverines, losing 94-91 in overtime. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading runs throughout regulation. Michigan State had a chance to win it at the end of regulation, but a half-court heave by Ines Sotelo rimmed out. In overtime, Michigan went on a 10-0 run that proved too much for the Spartans to overcome.
Why it matters
This loss drops Michigan State to 19-3 overall and 8-3 in Big Ten play, hurting their NCAA Tournament seeding outlook. Michigan, on the other hand, improved to 19-3 and 10-1, strengthening their position in the conference standings.
The details
Michigan State led for most of the first quarter, but Michigan's press defense caused issues for the Spartans' offense late in the period, allowing the Wolverines to take a 25-22 lead. Michigan State responded with a 7-0 run to end the first half and take a 42-41 lead into the break. The teams traded runs in the second half, with Michigan taking a slim lead late, but Michigan State was able to tie it at 77 with under two minutes to play. After Michigan went up four in the final minute, the Spartans forced overtime with a game-tying layup by Kennedy Blair. However, Michigan opened overtime on a 10-0 run that proved too much for Michigan State to overcome.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- Michigan State's next game is against 16th-ranked Maryland on Wednesday, February 5, 2026 (6:30 p.m. ET).
The players
Robyn Fralick
Michigan State Women's Head Basketball Coach.
Kennedy Blair
A player for the Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team.
Ines Sotelo
A player for the Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team.
Rashunda Jones
A player for the Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team.
Grace VanSlooten
A player for the Michigan State Spartans women's basketball team.
What they’re saying
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— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
