MSU trailed by as many as 17 points in the middle stages of the third quarter and got as close as five with 3:28 to play. The Spartans failed to get any closer though as Hannah Stuelke hit a key jump shot just before the shot clock expired to extend Iowa's lead.

It’s starting to get better during conference play. Washington only made three of its 19 three-point attempts against MSU on Saturday, which equates to just 15.8%. It’s the lowest percentage from beyond the arc the Spartans’ defense has forced all season and since last season’s season finale against Michigan, who went 3-for-24 from deep, or 12.5%.