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, 2009What are the keys to Sweet 16 victories?
ESPN.comWhat are the X factors in the regional semifinals? ESPN.com columnists Graham Hays and Mechelle Voepel know which key factors could determine who moves on to the Elite Eight.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Michigan State moves toward top of Big Ten with upset
Associated PressAllyssa DeHaan scored 16 points and Lykendra Johnson had 14 points and 11 rebounds to help Michigan State beat Ohio State 52-46.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 08, 2009Lavender hits double digits for 45th straight game as Ohio St. rolls
Associated PressJantel Lavender scored 20 points to hit double figures for the 45th consecutive game and No. 17 Ohio State rolled past Michigan State 67-49 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 04, 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, 2008Buckeyes fall in Big Ten opener to Michigan State
Allyssa DeHaan scored 18 points and Kalisha Keane had 17 to lead Michigan State past Ohio State (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 17 AP) 60-53 Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 30, 2007SEC's parity could cost some teams an NCAA berth
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThough the front-runners in both the SEC and Big Ten tournaments are no surprise, the conference tournaments remain very compelling as teams get one last chance to prove they deserve an NCAA bid.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2007Michigan St. halts Ohio State's 17-game win streak
Associated PressMichigan State's 6-foot-9 Allyssa DeHaan scored 25 points and the Spartans beat Ohio State 62-59, ending the Buckeyes' 17-game winning streak.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 18, 2007As easy as 1-2-3 ... 4
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comSixty-four teams. Four regions. Beth Mowins' four need-to-know story lines before the tourney opens.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2006Tar 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, 2006UNC finishes atop coaches' poll; Ohio State No. 2
ESPN.com news servicesUNC, which has been No. 1 for three of the past five weeks, finished the season atop the poll, with 30 first-place votes for 774 points. Ohio State (28-2) received the other first-place vote and had 731 points.
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, 2006Buckeyes hold off Spartans to reach Big Ten final
Ohio State's Debbie Merrill scored seven of her 15 points during a late flurry Sunday, helping the Big Ten regular-season champions fend off Michigan State with a 68-64 victory in the Big Ten tournament semifinals.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 05, 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, 2006Buckeyes win 14th straight, give Foster victory No. 600
Jessica Davenport used power moves and fallaways to score 18 of her 22 points in the first half, leading No. 6 Ohio State to a 69-38 victory over No. 14 Michigan State on Monday night.
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