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The Spartans trailed 52-48 when Ayrault knocked down the 3 with 7:28 to play to start the surge. Simmons, Theryn Hallock, Hampton and VanSlooten also had big moments during the run as MSU took control after shooting 36% through the first three quarters. Grace Grocholski had a game-high 23 points for Minnesota (20-10, 8-10).

The Big Ten has been the best conference in women's college basketball all season, with 13 teams projected to make the NCAA Tournament field. I think we'll see the depth on Friday with a trio of upsets. Oregon takes down Indiana, Minnesota upsets Michigan, Nebraska sneaks by Illinois and Iowa knocks off Michigan State.