MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant, who was headed into her 9th season at the helm, knew this team was special when she set the bar at the beginning of the 2015-16 season. “We’re big, we’re athletic and we’re ready to come out this year,” Merchant said to a crowded Breslin Center at Midnight Madness on October 23. “And if everything goes our way, we hope to bring a title back home with us.” Well after an 82-63 blowout victory against the No. 2-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, the Spartans are there—they are playing for a Big Ten title. In order for Merchant to follow through on her promise, the only obstacle that stands in her way is Maryland, the No. 1 seed in this year’s Big Ten Tournament. [embedded content] What the Terrapins bring to the table Maryland, who has been arguably one of the best teams in the country since the beginning of the year, began the season ranked No. 9 and never dropped below that. By the end of the regular season Maryland had moved up to No. 5 in the AP Poll, and for good reason. Going into their Big Ten semifinals game against No. …
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