Michigan State women’s basketball absolutely destroyed Valparaiso on Tuesday night, walking away with a monstrous 98-44 victory right there at home. Talk about making a statement to kick off the season! This wasn’t just a win; it was a full-on demolition, showing everyone why there’s some serious hype around this squad, even if they started outside the Top-25.
The Green and White Are Crashing the Party
You think this team is starting outside the Top-25? Not for long, if that Valparaiso beatdown is any indication. Robyn Fralick has had this program on a consistent upward trajectory since she took the reins in 2023, and this season looks like it’s gonna keep that fire stoked. They’re a consistent force, plain and simple. Forget about the Big Ten title race being just UCLA and USC, because MSU just showed they’re ready to crash that party and be in the conversation. That 98-44 scoreline isn’t just a number; it’s a warning shot to the rest of the league.
New Faces, Familiar Fire, and a Sophomore Sensation
This ain’t the exact same squad you saw last year, not with star player Grace VanSlooten now tearing it up for the Indiana Fever. But man, the depth is REAL. Theryn Hallock and Kennedy Blair both stepped up, dropping 12 points apiece like it was nothing, showing off that familiar skill we’ve come to expect. And watch out for new starters Tabitha Betson and Kathy-Emma Otto, they’re already making their presence felt in the starting lineup. But if you wanna talk about a showstopper, you gotta talk about returning sophomore Amy Terrian. This kid came off the bench and absolutely went OFF, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc for a 15-point barrage against the Beacons. She didn’t just play well, she straight-up STOLE THE SHOW, reminding everyone why we’re so hyped about this squad.
Next up, the Spartans hit the road this Saturday to face Toledo. Then they’re back in East Lansing to host Oakland next Wednesday. With a dominant win like that to start, every game now is about building on this momentum, showing the league that this “new-look” team is not just good, it’s DANGEROUS. You don’t wanna miss what these Spartans do next.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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