Newsstand: No. 24 Michigan women's basketball set for ranked battle against No. 21 Michigan State
Tweets Of The Day
Michigan women’s basketball will host Michigan State Saturday at noon ET at Crisler Center, a battle of the 24th-ranked Wolverines and No. 21 Spartans. Here are game promotions and things to know ahead of tip off, courtesy of MGoBlue:
Promotions
• Crash Crisler — Michigan takes on rival Michigan State. We need all fans to help pack the house!
• Maize Out — Wear maize and Maize Out the Spartans!
• Giveaway — Maize Rally Towel Giveaway for the first 2,500 fans – Presented by Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital
• Wolverine Kids Club Day — All Wolverine Kids Club members are invited to attend this game. Kids Club members must claim their complimentary tickets in advance using the promo code in the app.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Postgame Free Throws — Following the game, children in 6th grade and under are invited onto the court to attempt a free throw presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Must check in at the Marketing Table in Section 136 prior to the end of the first quarter and pick up a wristband. Limited quantities available.
• Tickets — Tickets start out at just $8 [ Buy Tickets ]
Notes
• Michigan has won its last four games, defeating Purdue, Washington, Rutgers and No. 23 Minnesota. It marks the 12th time the Wolverines have won at least four straight conference games and the first since winning four straight from Jan. 29-Feb. 12, 2023. Michigan is 5-3 in Big Ten play behind the four-game win streak, putting the Wolverines in the top half of the league standings.
• For the first time in the history of this in-state rivalry, both teams enter the contest ranked in the Associated Press top 25 poll. U-M comes in at No. 24 and MSU is No. 21.
• Michigan is looking for its second win over a ranked team this season after picking up a 70-65 win at No. 23 Minnesota on Wednesday (Jan. 22), its first ranked win on the road since knocking off No. 22 Ohio State in Columbus on Jan. 27, 2022. U-M has faced (rankings at the time) No. 1 South Carolina, No. 10 Oklahoma, No. 4 USC, No. 1 UCLA, No. 8 Ohio State and No. 23 Minnesota this season. No. 21 Michigan State is Michigan’s seventh ranked opponent of the season.
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• Michigan enters the contest with a NET ranking of 24 after knocking off No. 23 Minnesota. Michigan’s NET strength of schedule is 17, which ranks fourth among Big Ten teams.
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, who’s headed to the NFL Draft, sent a farewell to Michigan and the Champions Circle collective.
Michigan’s Erin O’Grady is the USA Lacrosse Preseason Goalie of the Year.
Michigan basketball was blown out by Purdue at Mackey Arena Friday night. That marks the second loss in three games for the Wolverines.
Quote Of The Day
“They’ve always been very informative about NIL and revenue sharing. Just different aspects of it. Even when we visited, they were very informative about NIL and where Michigan stands with things.”
— Mineral (Va.) Louisa County four-star running back Savion Hiter
Headlines Of The Day
• Chris Balas and Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: INSIDE THE FORT: Michigan football, basketball scuttlebutt — Bryce Underwood, and more
• EJ Holland, The Wolverine: Portal Insider: Michigan interested in two Notre Dame transfers
• Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: Podcast: Way-too-early rankings, betting odds and previewing Michigan basketball vs. Purdue
