Spartans ready to make mark, move on
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAfter a huge win in the second round of last season's NCAA tournament, Michigan State lost in a bad way four days later. But the Spartans have since used the Sweet 16 loss to motivate them.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Big Ten's image has taken a big hit the past couple of seasons as its teams have struggled in the NCAA tournament. But with a handful of players back from injury, and a slew of new coaches, the league might be back on track.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008DeHaan pours in 27 points, Spartans get past Gophers in quarters
Associated PressMichigan State freshman Allyssa DeHaan had 27 points and eight rebounds to lead the Spartans (No. 23 ESPN/USA Today; No. 22 AP) to a 77-68 victory over Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals Friday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 02, 2007Lucas-Perry helps Michigan St. rally past Minnesota
Associated PressVictoria Lucas-Perry scored 13 points in her final regular-season home game to help Michigan State rally past Minnesota 57-50 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 25, 2007Tar Heels finish atop AP poll for first time ever
Associated PressNorth Carolina led the final AP women's basketball poll, receiving all 46 first-place votes from a national media panel.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006Bowling Green makes AP poll debut; UNC No. 1
Associated PressBowling Green joined The Associated Press women's basketball poll at No. 24, the Falcons' first appearance in 12 years.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2006UNC replaces Duke atop AP women's poll
Associated PressNorth Carolina returned to the top of The Associated Press women's basketball poll, just two weeks after surrendering the program's first No. 1 ranking.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006Lady Vols make 500th appearance in AP poll
Associated PressTennessee made its 500th appearance in The Associated Press women's basketball poll, the first school to reach that figure. Duke, meanwhile, tightened its grip on No. 1.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2006Michigan St. takes control early, beats Minnesota
Aisha Jefferson had a season-high 19 points, nine rebounds and five steals to help Michigan State beat Minnesota 84-61 Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 09, 2006Lady Vols' poll lead narrows; LSU loses ground
Associated PressDuke chopped a couple points off Tennessee's lead and North Carolina bumped LSU from the No. 3 spot it had held all season in The AP women's basketball poll.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2006BYU, GW join AP poll; Lady Vols remain No. 1
Associated PressBYU and George Washington joined the AP Top 25 poll.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2006Minnesota gets first win at home vs. Spartans since '00
Lauren Lacey scored a career-high 16 points to key a dominant effort from the bench that led Minnesota to a 71-58 victory over Michigan State.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 15, 2006Lady Vols remain atop AP poll for fifth straight week
Associated PressThe Lady Vols led the AP poll for the fifth straight week after defeating two more ranked opponents -- the 101st time Tennessee has been No. 1.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2006USC drops out of poll after two losses
Associated PressEven after three more decisive victories, Duke is barely hanging on at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. Second-ranked Tennessee just won't let up.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2005Buckeyes, Spartans remain league favorites
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comMichigan State has plenty of momentum. But Nancy Lieberman thinks OSU is the Big Ten favorite.
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