Postgame Notes: Michigan State 79, Michigan 72
1/12/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 12, 2014
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U-M used the starting lineup of Shannon Smith, Cyesha Goree, Nicole Elmblad, Siera Thompson and Val Driscoll for the fourth straight game. The group is now 4-1 as a starting unit.
Today's crowd of 4,510 was Michigan's largest home crowd of the season so far.
Siera Thompson recorded her 14th double-figure game of the season, finishing with 16 points. She has hit at least one three-pointer in every game this season.
Michigan outrebounded the Spartans, 35-33, moving to 11-3 when outrebounding an opponent.
Cyesha Goree recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds. It is her second consecutive double-double.
Val Drisoll swatted four shots tonight, her eighth game with at least two blocks this season.
The Wolverines had four players in double figures in scoring for the ninth time this season.
Paige Rakers hit two three-pointers in the contest, the sixth time this season she has had at least two in a game.
Nicole Elmblad totaled 12 points, her 12th double-figure scoring game of the season.






