Michigan State 86, at Purdue 65

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Michigan State women’s basketball team delivered a dominant road performance from the opening tip, building a massive first-half lead and cruising to an 86-65 victory over Purdue in a Big Ten Conference game Thursday night at Mackey Arena. The Spartans, improving to 19-2 overall, left no doubt early, erupting for 29 points in the first quarter while holding the Boilermakers to just 15. The defensive intensity set the tone, as Michigan State forced eight Purdue turnovers in the opening period, converting them into easy transition opportunities. The lead ballooned to 27 points by halftime,… Read more...