No. 24 Michigan takes on the No. 21 Michigan State Spartans after Syla Swords scored 23 points in Michigan's 70-65 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Kim Caldwell is not with the Lady Vols after giving birth to a son. Assistant Jenna Burdette will be handing head coaching duties Thursday.

Mercy has won the last three matchups. They're looking to make it four straight on Friday night. They're led by one of the state's top guards, Milan Brown. The star guard is averaging 30 on the year.