EAST LANSING – Seeking its highest-ranked home win in two decades, the Michigan State women’s basketball team didn’t follow the blueprint to even have a shot. The No. 13 Spartans fell behind by more than 20 points in the first half before losing 86-63 against No.

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Last season, after UCLA lost four straight at the resumption of Big Ten play, Cronin called Izzo. The legendary coach offered advice, which helped Cronin and the Bruins turn their fate. UCLA, ultimately, beat Michigan State 63-61 on Feb. 4, 2025, marked by Dailey’s game-winning floater.

EAST LANSING, Mich. - No. 2 UCLA (24-1,14-0) took down No. 13 Michigan State (20-5, 9-5) 86-63 Wednesday night for yet another conference and Top 25 victory and they did so in dominating fashion.

UCLA Bruins (23-1, 13-0 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (20-4, 9-4 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 13 Michigan State hosts No. 2 UCLA after Grace Vanslooten scored 20 points in Michigan State's 81-70 victory against the Penn State Lady Lions.

The Wolverines are expected to be in three coin flip games over the next two weeks. This, at least on paper, should not be one of them.

Lauren Betts had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists and No. 2 UCLA pushed its winning streak to 18 games by thumping No. 13 Michigan State 86-63. UCLA has nine wins over ranked opponents, six in conference play.

Michigan State is set to take on one of the best teams in the entire country.