EAST LANSING, Mich. (Interstat) — In a dominant display on both ends of the floor, the Michigan State women’s basketball team remained undefeated Wednesday night, overwhelming Youngstown State 96-52 at the Breslin Center.

The Spartans improved to 3-0 on the young season, while the Penguins fell to 2-1.

Michigan State’s offense operated with ruthless efficiency from the opening tip, building a 25-12 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. The Spartans shot 54 percent from the field and an impressive 48 percent from three-point range, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts. Their offensive execution was reflected in an elite offensive rating of 130.5 points per 100 possessions.

Defensively, Michigan State was equally formidable, forcing Youngstown State into 23 turnovers and converting those miscues into 32 points. The Spartans also dominated the glass, securing 17 offensive rebounds which led to numerous second-chance opportunities and a commanding 46-28 advantage in points in the paint.

Grace VanSlooten led all scorers for Michigan State, tallying 17 points and grabbing six rebounds in just 26 minutes of action. The Spartans showcased their depth, with four other players scoring in double figures. Emma Shumate contributed 14 points, while Jalyn Brown and Theryn Hallock each added 11. Rashunda Jones orchestrated the offense with a game-high seven assists.

Youngstown State, which managed an offensive rating of just 75.0, was led by Faith Burch and Sarah Baker, who each scored 10 points. Burch was a defensive presence for the Penguins, recording three blocks.

The game was effectively decided in the first half as Michigan State’s relentless pressure and sharpshooting built a 45-23 lead by halftime. The Spartans opened the game on a 10-0 run, punctuated by early three-pointers from Shumate, and continued to extend their lead throughout the contest, outscoring the Penguins in every quarter.

A crowd of 2,542 watched as Michigan State continued its strong start to the season, following decisive victories over Eastern Michigan and Mercyhurst. Youngstown State, which had opened its season with wins over Thiel and North Dakota, was handed its first loss.

Michigan State will look to continue its winning ways when it hosts Western Michigan on Sunday. Youngstown State will aim to rebound when it returns home to face Bucknell, also on Sunday.