Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09

The 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.

Michigan State Spartans v Tennessee Lady Vols INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 03: (L-R) Head coach Pat Summitt, Assistant coaches Dean...

Marquette 81, Michigan St. 66

Marquette 81, Michigan St. 66

DeHaan's rebound layup in final seconds tips Spartans past Wolfpack

Mia Johnson scored 17 points and Allyssa DeHaan had 15, including the game-winning putback, to help Michigan State beat North Carolina State 58-57 on Wednesday in a WNIT semifinal.

Committee comes through -- but there are still questions

Why did Florida State make it off the bubble? Why are UConn and Rutgers in the same regional? Why did Maryland (and not Stanford) get the final No. 1 seed? Though the bracket seems fair and balanced, Charlie Creme tries to make sense of the few things that didn't.

Respect, top-25 rankings have no bearing on Bracketology

Why do fans always pull out the "no respect" card? Why can't they understand that the top-25 polls have no bearing on Bracketology? Why should Gail Goestenkors and Texas make the NCAA field? And just why might Charlie Creme's TiVo be offended?

Purdue 69, Michigan St. 59

Purdue 69, Michigan St. 59

Buckeyes 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.

Hartford mounts second-half rally to upset No. 24 Michigan State

Danielle Hood scored 19 points to lead Hartford to a 54-51 win over Michigan (No. 24 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) State on Saturday.

Spartans' top player limited by foul trouble, still sets blocks mark

Brittney Thomas scored 15 points and Kalisha Keane added 14 to lead Michigan State (No. 24 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) to a 73-35 rout of Providence on Thursday.

Thompson, Paris lead No. 9 Oklahoma past No. 21 Michigan St.

Amanda Thompson had 14 points and 14 rebounds to lead a balanced attack and help No. 9 Oklahoma overtake No. 21 Michigan State 66-55 on Sunday.

DeHaan, Keane help Michigan State rout Indiana State

Allyssa DeHaan scored 24 points and Kalisha Keane added 20 and 11 rebounds, and No. 23 Michigan State beat Indiana State 83-58 on Saturday.

Jordan dumps in 24 as Old Dominion topples No. 19 Michigan State

T.J. Jordan scored 24 and the Lady Monarchs handed No. 20 Michigan State its second loss of the season, defeating the Spartans 79-73 Sunday.

DeHaan's career-high 26 points lead Spartans over Tigers

Allyssa DeHaan had a season-high 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 20 Michigan State to a 68-51 win over Clemson on Thursday night in the inaugural Big Ten-ACC Women's Basketball Challenge.

No. 18 Michigan St. shuts down Delaware St.'s upset bid

Courtney Davidson made four free throws in the final 8.6 seconds to help Michigan State (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP) hold off Delaware State 65-62 on Monday night.