Friday, March 8
Indianapolis, Ind.
12 PM ET
Michigan State University
20-11
55
vs
71
Maryland
27-3
1
2
3
4
F
Michigan St.
15
16
10
14
55
Maryland
19
16
25
11
71
Team Stats
MSU
UM
FG%
.290
.520
3FG%
.222
.455
FT%
.682
.636
RB
32
45
TO
12
20
STL
9
8
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
5
FGM
0
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's BasketballMichigan State Falls to Top-Seeded Maryland in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals
3/8/2019 4:10:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Jenna Allen scores 19 points in her final B1G Tournament game.
INDIANAPOLIS - Senior Jenna Allen's team-high 19 points were not enough as No. 8-seeded Michigan State women's basketball fell to No. 1 seeded Maryland, 71-55, Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
The Spartans fall to 20-11 overall this season, while Maryland improves to 27-3 and advances to the semifinals. MSU is now 23-24 in the Big Ten Tournament and 2-4 as the No. 9 seed.
Allen led Michigan State in scoring with 19 points to go along with seven rebounds. It was her 19th double-figure scoring game of the season and 45th of her career. Redshirt-junior guard Shay Colley and freshman guard Nia Clouden both added 12 points to pace the Spartans. Overall, MSU struggled from the field shooting a season-low 29.0 percent from the field (18-of-62).
Maryland was led by 21 points and 10 rebounds from Kaila Charles, while Stephanie Jones also had a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.
After a slow Spartan start, Maryland jumped out to an early 11-6 lead midway through the first period. The Spartans endured a three-minute drought that was halted by a trey from junior guard Taryn McCutcheon with three minutes left in the quarter. Michigan State got within two points several times, but the quarter ended with Maryland leading, 19-15.
In the second quarter, the Terrapins used a 7-0 run to take their first double-digit lead 29-17. Maryland out-scored MSU, 12-4, to start the period. The Spartans fought back with six points in 20 seconds, leading to a Maryland timeout with 3:01 left in the first half. Michigan State closed out the quarter on a 12-1 run over the final 2:55, trailing the Terps, 35-31. The Spartans comeback was fueled by a stellar quarter from Allen, who put in 11 points. Maryland led by as many as 15 points in the quarter.
It was Maryland with the hot hand early on in the third quarter, using an 11-0 run to take back its double-digit lead 46-33. Despite cutting it to a two-point game early in the quarter, the Terps out-scored MSU 25-10 in the third to pull ahead, 60-41. Charles took control in the period scoring 14 points.
Despite the deficit after three quarters, the Spartans never stopped fighting. Michigan State had a 9-0 run over the final 3:13, but couldn't get any closer.
MSU now awaits its postseason future with the NCAA Selection Show set for March 18. Fans can stay tuned to MSUSpartans.com for information.
Post-Game Notes vs. Maryland Big Ten Tournament
• Jenna Allen scored a team-high 19 points, her fifth-highest output this season. It was her most points scored against Maryland in eight tries in her career. She tied with Victoria Gaines to lead the team with seven rebounds.
• Redshirt-sophomore guard Mardrekia Cook matched a career high by making five free throws.
• Freshman guard Nia Clouden scored 12 points, her sixth-straight game scoring in double figures. Redshirt-junior guard Shay Colley scored 12 points, her ninth-straight game in double figures and 20th overall this season.
• The Spartans forced 20 turnovers, and scored 20 points off those Maryland miscues, winning the points off turnovers battle 20-9.
• The Spartans shot a season-low 29 percent from the floor.
• Michigan State falls to 2-4 all-time as the No. 9 seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
• McCutcheon made her 31st start of the season and 96th of her career ... Allen also notched her 31st start of the season and 59th of her career ... Colley started for the 23rd time this season and made the 45th start of her career ... Clouden posted her 31st start of the season ... Gaines made her 22nd start of the season and 50th of her career.
• Allen, McCutcheon and Clouden have started all 31 games this season and are joined by junior forward Victoria Gaines in playing all 31 games.
The Spartans fall to 20-11 overall this season, while Maryland improves to 27-3 and advances to the semifinals. MSU is now 23-24 in the Big Ten Tournament and 2-4 as the No. 9 seed.
Allen led Michigan State in scoring with 19 points to go along with seven rebounds. It was her 19th double-figure scoring game of the season and 45th of her career. Redshirt-junior guard Shay Colley and freshman guard Nia Clouden both added 12 points to pace the Spartans. Overall, MSU struggled from the field shooting a season-low 29.0 percent from the field (18-of-62).
Maryland was led by 21 points and 10 rebounds from Kaila Charles, while Stephanie Jones also had a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.
After a slow Spartan start, Maryland jumped out to an early 11-6 lead midway through the first period. The Spartans endured a three-minute drought that was halted by a trey from junior guard Taryn McCutcheon with three minutes left in the quarter. Michigan State got within two points several times, but the quarter ended with Maryland leading, 19-15.
In the second quarter, the Terrapins used a 7-0 run to take their first double-digit lead 29-17. Maryland out-scored MSU, 12-4, to start the period. The Spartans fought back with six points in 20 seconds, leading to a Maryland timeout with 3:01 left in the first half. Michigan State closed out the quarter on a 12-1 run over the final 2:55, trailing the Terps, 35-31. The Spartans comeback was fueled by a stellar quarter from Allen, who put in 11 points. Maryland led by as many as 15 points in the quarter.
It was Maryland with the hot hand early on in the third quarter, using an 11-0 run to take back its double-digit lead 46-33. Despite cutting it to a two-point game early in the quarter, the Terps out-scored MSU 25-10 in the third to pull ahead, 60-41. Charles took control in the period scoring 14 points.
Despite the deficit after three quarters, the Spartans never stopped fighting. Michigan State had a 9-0 run over the final 3:13, but couldn't get any closer.
MSU now awaits its postseason future with the NCAA Selection Show set for March 18. Fans can stay tuned to MSUSpartans.com for information.
Post-Game Notes vs. Maryland Big Ten Tournament
• Jenna Allen scored a team-high 19 points, her fifth-highest output this season. It was her most points scored against Maryland in eight tries in her career. She tied with Victoria Gaines to lead the team with seven rebounds.
• Redshirt-sophomore guard Mardrekia Cook matched a career high by making five free throws.
• Freshman guard Nia Clouden scored 12 points, her sixth-straight game scoring in double figures. Redshirt-junior guard Shay Colley scored 12 points, her ninth-straight game in double figures and 20th overall this season.
• The Spartans forced 20 turnovers, and scored 20 points off those Maryland miscues, winning the points off turnovers battle 20-9.
• The Spartans shot a season-low 29 percent from the floor.
• Michigan State falls to 2-4 all-time as the No. 9 seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
• McCutcheon made her 31st start of the season and 96th of her career ... Allen also notched her 31st start of the season and 59th of her career ... Colley started for the 23rd time this season and made the 45th start of her career ... Clouden posted her 31st start of the season ... Gaines made her 22nd start of the season and 50th of her career.
• Allen, McCutcheon and Clouden have started all 31 games this season and are joined by junior forward Victoria Gaines in playing all 31 games.
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