Iowa (16) @ Michigan St (21) - 12/30/18

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East Lansing, MI - 1:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN2 (Eric Frede, Kara Lawson)

Stream:
WatchESPN: Live Sports, Game Replays, Video Highlights (tvpli)

Audio:
Michigan State Radio | Spartan Sports Network | Big Ten Radio

Live stats:
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MSU is third in the nation and first in the Big Ten in assists to turnover ratio (1.56), as well as standing second in the country and tied for first in the league in assists per game (22.4).

Iowa is first in field goal percentage (.527) and free throw percentage (.798). The Hawkeyes are right behind the Spartans in scoring offense, scoring 84.7 ppg, compared to MSU's 85.6 ppg.

Iowa senior Megan Gustafson is nearing a milestone. With 2,094 points, she is just nine points away from breaking Ally Disterhoft's Iowa scoring record of 2,102 points that was set in 2017. Gustafson is first in the nation and the Big Ten in scoring, averaging 26.5 points per game. She is also the national leader in field goal percentage (.747) and field goals made (121). Gustafson is also second in the league in rebounds, averaging 12.5 rpg.


The last time Michigan St played on ESPN2, they beat Oregon.

 

[NWHoopFan2]

East Lansing, MI - 1:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN2 (Eric Frede, Kara Lawson)

Stream:
WatchESPN: Live Sports, Game Replays, Video Highlights (tvpli)

Audio:
Michigan State Radio | Spartan Sports Network | Big Ten Radio

Live stats:
SIDEARMLiveStats



MSU is third in the nation and first in the Big Ten in assists to turnover ratio (1.56), as well as standing second in the country and tied for first in the league in assists per game (22.4).

Iowa is first in field goal percentage (.527) and free throw percentage (.798). The Hawkeyes are right behind the Spartans in scoring offense, scoring 84.7 ppg, compared to MSU's 85.6 ppg.

Iowa senior Megan Gustafson is nearing a milestone. With 2,094 points, she is just nine points away from breaking Ally Disterhoft's Iowa scoring record of 2,102 points that was set in 2017. Gustafson is first in the nation and the Big Ten in scoring, averaging 26.5 points per game. She is also the national leader in field goal percentage (.747) and field goals made (121). Gustafson is also second in the league in rebounds, averaging 12.5 rpg.


The last time Michigan St played on ESPN2, they beat Oregon.

Iowa is not first in the country in free throw percentage. Not even close.

 

[eebmg]

Well, a difference of opinion requires some stat research. And the findings are :

Congrats to OU (84% FT) over Iowa (80.6)

 

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Iowa is not first in the country in free throw percentage. Not even close.

Well they don’t specify “country” in that part, so they must have been talking Big Ten. Thanks for being so polite about it.

 

[CPD016]

My daughter went to Iowa so I always hope for the the hawkeyes to win. At this time I am more interested in their bowl game

 

[Plebe]

The matchup between Gustafson and Jenna Allen will be really key here.

Does anyone know the status of Shay Colley for this game?

 

[Plebe]

Eric Frede and Kara Lawson, a solid duo.

 

[Plebe]

Colley is in the starting lineup, good to see her back.

 

[HuskyNan]

Refs letting them play.

 

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Allen waking things up.

 

[HuskyNan]

MSU was trying to go one on one too much early but once they started passing the ball, scoring got much easier. It’s 19-14 Iowa after a nice run b6 MSU

 

[Plebe]

MSU doing to Iowa just what they did to Oregon: spot them a significant lead in the first 5 minutes and then rally. After falling behind 15-4, they've tied the game 19-19.

And just as I type that, Gustafson just secured the all-time Iowa scoring record. Her development and improvement while at Iowa has been astounding.

 

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23-23 end of first

Allen and Gustafson 10 pts ea

 

[Plebe]

Megan Gustafson has 21 points at the half on 8-of-12 shooting.

Just as a reminder, Gustafson was ranked #80 by HoopGurlz coming out of high school. That's eight-zero. Yikes.

 

[Plebe]

Michigan State has done a great job defending Gustafson in 3Q and, as a result, has taken a 52-48 lead. Gustafson has been held to only one free throw in the first 7+ minutes of the 2nd half.

 

[Plebe]

Just a huge 3Q by Michigan State, outscoring Iowa 23-10. Gustafson was held without a FG.

MSU freshman Nia Clouden is laying claim to Big Ten FOTW, leading her team with 21 points. Jenna Allen also has 18.

 

[Jmsdawg]

Allen is a really good player. She was a difference maker against Oregon and looks like she will do the same against Iowa.

 

[UCBaller2012]

MSU looks very solid. If they don’t have any funky road losses, they could definitely win the big 10.

 

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Gustafson has been so quiet in the second half but still has 28 pts.

 

[Plebe]

MSU looks very solid. If they don’t have any funky road losses, they could definitely win the big 10.

With the unbalanced conference schedule, MSU has to play both Iowa and Minnesota twice. I don't see them winning the Big Ten regular season title. The teams that Maryland plays twice are Ohio State, Penn State and Nebraska.

 

[Jmsdawg]

With the unbalanced conference schedule, MSU has to play both Iowa and Minnesota twice. I don't see them winning the Big Ten regular season title. The teams that Maryland plays twice are Ohio State, Penn State and Nebraska.

I have only seen them play 2 games, Oregon and Iowa, based on those games they can beat anybody. One loss to NCST, I have not seen NCST but they must have really good team.

 

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I have not seen NCST but they must have really good team.

They're strugglng with Davidson today.

 

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