BREAKING NEWS:Women’s Top 25 roundup: No. 21 Michigan St. powers past No. 24 Michigan

In a dominant performance on Saturday, January 25, 2025, No. 21 Michigan State triumphed over No. 24 Michigan with a final score of 88-58 in Ann Arbor. Theryn Hallock was instrumental in the victory, contributing 25 points, 23 of which came in the second half. The Spartans showcased exceptional accuracy, shooting 61.1% from the field in the second half and outscoring the Wolverines 59-25 during that period. Julia Ayrault and Grace VanSlooten also made significant contributions, each adding 18 points. Ayrault further bolstered the team’s defense with 13 rebounds and three blocks. This win marks Michigan State’s fifth consecutive victory.

In other notable matchups, Oklahoma State secured a narrow 60-59 victory over No. 9 TCU, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the third quarter. Stailee Heard led the Cowgirls with 17 points. Additionally, No. 4 Southern California dominated Purdue with a 79-37 win, highlighted by Avery Howell’s 18 points and JuJu Watkins’ 16 points.