The Gaels played their third of four consecutive games away from home with an 85-51 loss at No. 15/20 Michigan State. The Spartans (10-1) were the third ranked opponent faced by the Gaels in the last two seasons, having taken on No. 1 Connecticut and No. 5 Notre Dame a year ago.
Senior Anda Ivkovic led all players with 16 points, shooting a season best 66.7% on an 8-for-12 showing from the field. Juniors Tomica Bacic and Kristina Ford followed with nine points apiece, while classmate Milica Paligoric had four points and a team-high seven boards. Bacic picked up three blocks in the game as the Gaels matched their season-best total with five.
Michigan State pulled out to a 6-0 lead to begin the match and remained in front the rest of the way. Iona chipped a nine-point spread down to four, scoring five straight points on a Bacic three-pointer and a layup by Ivkovic to trail 15-11 just under ten minutes in. From there, the Spartans pushed their advantage to double figures and maintained a comfortable lead.
The Gaels play again on the road Saturday at Bucknell and then come home for their last game before Christmas break vs Fordham.
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