EAST LANSING, Mich. (Interstat) — Michigan State delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, cruising to a 101-53 win over Eastern Illinois at Breslin Center. The Spartans improved to 5-0 behind a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense that forced 26 turnovers.

Grace VanSlooten and Juliann Woodard each scored 17 points to lead Michigan State. The Spartans shot 49% from the floor and recorded 20 steals. Nyah Hardy scored 16 points for the Panthers, who fell to 0-4.