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Photos: MSU 81, Oakland 74

Michigan State's Lexi Gussert, right, and Oakland's Hannah Little battle for the ball Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Lexi Gussert, right, and Oakland's Hannah Little battle for the ball Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Taryn McCutcheon, bottom, and Oakland's Hannah Little wrestle for a loose ball Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Taryn McCutcheon, bottom, and Oakland's Hannah Little wrestle for a loose ball Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska (1) shoots against Oakland's Nola Anderson, left, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Jankoska led Michigan State with 37 points in an 81-74 win.
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska (1) shoots against Oakland's Nola Anderson, left, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Jankoska led Michigan State with 37 points in an 81-74 win.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska (1) sinks a 3-pointer against Oakland's Sha'Keya Graves, left, and Nikita Telesford (12) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska (1) sinks a 3-pointer against Oakland's Sha'Keya Graves, left, and Nikita Telesford (12) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Victoria Gaines, top, gets an emphatic shot block against Oakland's Taylor Jones in the final moments of the game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Victoria Gaines, top, gets an emphatic shot block against Oakland's Taylor Jones in the final moments of the game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Jenna Allen, left, and Oakland's Cierra Bond (3) reach for a rebound Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Jenna Allen, left, and Oakland's Cierra Bond (3) reach for a rebound Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Taryn McCutcheon, right, puts up a shot against Oakland's Leah Somerfield Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Taryn McCutcheon, right, puts up a shot against Oakland's Leah Somerfield Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Jenna Allen, right, shoots over Oakland's Leah Somerfield (23), Taylor Gleason (22), Taylor Jones, center, and Hannah Little, rear, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Jenna Allen, right, shoots over Oakland's Leah Somerfield (23), Taylor Gleason (22), Taylor Jones, center, and Hannah Little, rear, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska (1) puts up a fast-break shot in front of Oakland's Hannah Little Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska (1) puts up a fast-break shot in front of Oakland's Hannah Little Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Jenna Allen shoots over Oakland's Hannah Little (11) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Jenna Allen shoots over Oakland's Hannah Little (11) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska, left, left, and Jenna Allen celebrate a play against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska, left, left, and Jenna Allen celebrate a play against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Taya Reimer (32) and Oakland's Taylor Jones (10) and Leah Somerfield (23) reach for a rebound Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Taya Reimer (32) and Oakland's Taylor Jones (10) and Leah Somerfield (23) reach for a rebound Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska, right, drives against Oakland's Taylor Gleason Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Tori Jankoska, right, drives against Oakland's Taylor Gleason Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Taryn McCutcheon, foreground, inbounds the ball against Oakland's Taylor Jones (10) and Leah Somerfield (23) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Taryn McCutcheon, foreground, inbounds the ball against Oakland's Taylor Jones (10) and Leah Somerfield (23) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Jenna Allen, left, fights for the ball with Oakland's Cierra Bond Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Jenna Allen, left, fights for the ball with Oakland's Cierra Bond Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Taya Reimer, left, and Nia Hollie, right, defend Oakland's Leah Somerfield (23) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Taya Reimer, left, and Nia Hollie, right, defend Oakland's Leah Somerfield (23) Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Lexi Gussert, center, shoots between Oakland's Nicole Dodd, left, and Nola Anderson Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Lexi Gussert, center, shoots between Oakland's Nicole Dodd, left, and Nola Anderson Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Branndais Agee looks for a teammate against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State's Branndais Agee looks for a teammate against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Rally, a colleague of Zeke the Wonder Dog, leaps over owner Jim Foley as they entertain the crowd during halftime of the Michigan State-Oakland game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Rally, a colleague of Zeke the Wonder Dog, leaps over owner Jim Foley as they entertain the crowd during halftime of the Michigan State-Oakland game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Ranger, a colleague of Zeke the Wonder Dog, catches a frisbee to entertain the crowd during halftime of the Michigan State-Oakland game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing. Michigan State won 81-74. Ranger will become Zeke IV.
Ranger, a colleague of Zeke the Wonder Dog, catches a frisbee to entertain the crowd during halftime of the Michigan State-Oakland game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing. Michigan State won 81-74. Ranger will become Zeke IV.
Al Goldis/For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant reacts against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant reacts against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant gives instructions against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Michigan State coach Suzy Merchant gives instructions against Oakland Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-74.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing State Journal