The rivalry win streak has come to an end for the Michigan State women's basketball team. On an afternoon when they struggled from the field, the No. 20-ranked Spartans suffered a 71-61 loss to Michigan on Sunday at Breslin Center.

Michigan State women's basketball may have lost a big game to their rival Michigan on Sunday, but fortunately, they didn't take too big of a tumble down the polls. The Spartans only fell two spots down to No.

Following a disappointing loss at home to rival Michigan, Michigan State women's basketball team "can't wait" to face their rival next year.

The Michigan State women's basketball team returns to action after a week off when it hosts rival Michigan on Sunday at Breslin Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.

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Michigan State lost, 71-61, to Michigan on Sunday, dropping its second consecutive game at the Breslin Center.

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