Lansing Sun

The Michigan State women's basketball team, ranked No. 16/17, is set to face Oregon at the Breslin Center on Thursday, January 30, at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network with commentary from Mike Hall and Christy Winters Scott.

Michigan State enters the game on a five-game winning streak following an 88-58 victory over No. 24 Michigan on January 25. The Spartans hold a record of 17-3 overall and are fourth in the Big Ten standings with a conference record of 7-2. Ahead of them are UCLA (8-0), USC (8-0), and Ohio State (8-1).

Oregon arrives in East Lansing having won three consecutive games, including a recent win against Indiana with a score of 54-47. The Ducks have an overall record of 15-5 and are currently 6-3 in conference play.

Junior guard Theryn Hallock has been pivotal for Michigan State, scoring consistently high points in recent games. Her performance against Michigan marked her third game this season scoring over 20 points.

Oregon's head coach Kelly Graves is leading his team into this matchup with significant experience, being in his eleventh season with the Ducks and holding an overall coaching record of 620 wins to 278 losses.

In their previous encounters, Oregon leads the series against Michigan State by three games to one. However, Michigan State won their last meeting in East Lansing back in 2018.

Michigan State's strong offensive play is evident as they rank second in the Big Ten for scoring offense and first for steals per game. They also maintain a high national ranking for their scoring margin and assists per game.

The Spartans continue to demonstrate depth within their squad as multiple players have led the team in scoring throughout the season. Julia Ayrault has notably contributed both offensively and defensively, achieving career milestones during her time at MSU.

Looking ahead, fans can expect an exciting match as both teams aim to extend their winning streaks while solidifying their positions within conference standings.