Julia Ayrault had a big finish Tuesday afternoon. And her efforts helped the Michigan State women's basketball team remain unbeaten and earn a spot in the championship game of the Acrisure Classic.

Julia Ayrault delivered in crunch time once again. And her efforts helped the Michigan State women's basketball team capture the title at the Acrisure Classic on Wednesday evening. Ayrault recorded her second double-double of the season while helping the Spartans to a 78-70 win over Vanderbilt in the championship game.

The former All-American and gold medalist had two major performances to will MSU to victory. VanSlooten scored 13 points and seven rebounds in against Cal. In the championship, the Oregon transfer notched a team-high 25 points and 10 rebounds.

PALM SPRINGS, California (WILX) - Michigan State women’s basketball won a tight battle over Vanderbilt in the Acrisure Classic championship game, 78-70, led by big performances from Julia Ayrault and Grace VanSlooten. For the second game in a row, MSU trailed entering the fourth quarter but found a way to win at the end.

Michigan State women’s basketball took home the Acrisure Classic on Wednesday, defeating Vanderbilt 78-70 to take home the trophy. After beating California, 78-72, to make the final, the Spartans took care of their business to bring home a trophy to East Lansing.

Michigan State women's basketball won the Acrisure Classic when they defeated Vanderbilt on Wednesday, 78-70, earning themselves a trophy early in the year, while starting out the 2024-25 season 8-0.