Lansing Sun

Michigan State's head coach, Robyn Fralick, shared her thoughts following a recent game against Wayne State. The event was notable for Julia Ayrault, who had the unique opportunity to play against her sister and father. Fralick expressed her satisfaction with how the game unfolded, stating, "It was a really cool night for Julia (Ayrault) and her family."

Fralick acknowledged her respect for Division II basketball teams like Wayne State, drawing from her own experience as a former Division II coach. She praised her team's performance: "I thought our team just played well... It was really fun to see our team play like a team."

Grace VanSlooten's contribution to the game received special mention from Fralick. Highlighting VanSlooten's dual impact on both offense and defense, she said, "What we love about Grace is that she's a two-way player." Fralick noted VanSlooten's eagerness to improve and develop further.

The decision to schedule the game against Wayne State was influenced by connections with Julia Ayrault's family. Fralick explained that playing an exhibition match against a Division II team made sense in this context.

Theryn Hallock's growth as a player was another topic of discussion. Fralick emphasized the importance of real-game experience over practice alone: "There's no teacher like experience." She highlighted Hallock’s ability to create opportunities on the court and expressed optimism about her continued development.