EAST LANSING, Mich. (Interstat) — Top-ranked Michigan State delivered a dominant performance in its season opener Tuesday night, cruising to a 125-39 victory over Mercyhurst at Breslin Events Center. The Spartans overwhelmed the Lakers from the start, opening a 36-6 lead after the first quarter and never relenting.

Kennedy Blair led a balanced Spartans attack with 14 points and 12 assists. Grace VanSlooten scored a game-high 18 points. Theryn Hallock added 19 points. Michigan State scored 70 points in the paint and forced 62 points off turnovers. The Spartans (1-0) host Eastern Michigan on Sunday. Mercyhurst (0-1) plays at Dayton on Thursday.