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Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MichiganBig TenBreslin Center

Overall

22-9

Conf

11-7

Rank

#24

Michigan State Spartans Women's Basketball History

Michigan State Spartans women's basketball has competed since 1974, accumulating 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, 3 regular-season conference titles and 0 national championships. The timeline below traces the program's milestones through its years in the Big Ten and beyond.

Program Overview

The Michigan State Spartans women's basketball program competes in the Big Ten and plays at the Breslin Center.

Home Arena: Breslin Center

The program has competed in the big ten conference, building a tradition of competitive women's basketball.

18

NCAA Tournament Appearances

1

Final Four Appearances

3

Conference Championships

1

Conference Tournament Championships

0

National Championships

1974

Founded

Timeline

  1. 2023

    Reached the NCAA Final Four.

  2. 2020

    Reached the NCAA Tournament.

  3. 2015

    Won the conference regular season championship.

  4. 2010

    Won the conference tournament championship.

  5. 2005

    Reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

  6. 2000

    Advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round.

  7. 1974

    Women's basketball program founded.

Michigan State Spartans Program History FAQs

Common questions about the program's record and milestones.

When did Michigan State Spartans women's basketball begin?

The program was founded in 1974 at Michigan State University and has competed in Division I since. It now plays in the Big Ten.

How many NCAA Tournament appearances does Michigan State Spartans have?

Michigan State Spartans has made 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, reaching 1 Final Four.

How many championships has Michigan State Spartans won?

The program holds 0 national championships, 3 regular-season conference titles and 1 conference tournament title.

Where has Michigan State Spartans played its home games?

Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan is the program's home venue, seating roughly 14,797.

What does the program timeline show?

The timeline above marks milestones from the program's founding through conference titles, NCAA Tournament runs and championship seasons, giving a season-by-season sense of how it developed.