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Michigan State Women's Basketball Routs Northwestern

Michigan State shot 53% and recorded 29 assists in a commanding 104-68 win over Northwestern, led by Grace VanSlooten’s 22 points.

  • On Feb. 18, 2026, Michigan State women's basketball team routed Northwestern 104-68 at Breslin Center in a Big Ten game, ending a two-game losing streak.
  • Playing on senior day, MSU broke the game open with a 32-14 second quarter and led 55-28 at halftime despite missing injured players, according to the source.
  • Michigan State's 53% shooting and 29 assists on 39 field goals powered a balanced effort, with VanSlooten scoring 22 and Blair posting a 17-point, 10-assist game.
  • By posting its largest margin of victory in Big Ten play this season, Michigan State heads to No. 23 Minnesota on Sunday.
  • Northwestern leaned on Grace Sullivan but couldn't sustain a comeback as she scored 23 points on 11-of-20 shooting, and faces Illinois on Sunday.
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VanSlooten scores 22 points in No. 18 Michigan State women’s 104-68 win over Northwestern

Grace VanSlooten scored 22 points and No. 18 Michigan State cruised past Northwestern 104-68 on Wednesday.

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VanSlooten scores 22 points in No. 18 Michigan State women's 104-68 win over Northwestern

Grace VanSlooten scored 22 points and No. 18 Michigan State cruised past Northwestern 104-68 on Wednesday.

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