The seventh-seeded Michigan State Spartans are gearing up for their NCAA Tournament opener against No. 10 seed Harvard on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh. This marks Michigan State’s second consecutive tournament appearance and the first-ever meeting between these two programs.
Despite four losses in their last six games, the Spartans secured their highest tournament seeding since 2016, thanks to a strong season that saw them crack the national rankings for most of the year. They nearly took down top overall seed UCLA and claimed a marquee victory over then-No. 21 Iowa early in the campaign.
Harvard, meanwhile, enters the tournament riding a four-game winning streak and boasting a 24-4 record. The Crimson proved they could handle Big Ten opposition, picking up wins over Northwestern and then-No. 25 Indiana during the regular season.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Michigan State vs Harvard NCAA Women's game, plus plenty more.
Michigan State vs Harvard: Date and tip-off time
The Spartans and the Crimson will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Date | Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 4:30 pm ET/1:30 pm PT |
Venue | Reynolds Coliseum |
Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
How to watch Michigan State vs Harvard on TV & stream live online
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Michigan State Spartans team news & key performers
If the Spartans can contain Harmoni Turner, they’ll have the upper hand. Senior guard Julia Ayrault, Michigan State's leading scorer at 14.8 points per game, will be a focal point as they aim to make a deep run. While Michigan State has never captured a national championship, they came close in 2005, finishing as runners-up to Baylor.
Harvard Crimson news & key performers
The key to Harvard's success has been senior guard Turner, the Ivy League’s leading scorer, averaging 22.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 44% from the field. She delivered a spectacular 44-point outburst in the conference tournament semifinal before leading her team to the Ivy League title.