WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Michigan State women’s basketball team built a massive early lead and cruised to an 86-65 victory over Purdue at Mackey Arena on Thursday night.

The Spartans opened a 50-23 halftime advantage behind a 29-point first quarter. The Boilermakers never recovered, despite a 25-point fourth quarter. Avery Gordon led Purdue with 20 points. Michigan State improved to 19-2 overall, while Purdue fell to 11-10. Attendance was 3,610.