Grace VanSlooten also had a double-double and surpassed 1,000 career points in the process. She had a season-high 25 points on 11-of-19 shooting and had 10 rebounds for the Sparta

Julia Ayrault had a big finish Tuesday afternoon. And her efforts helped the Michigan State women's basketball team remain unbeaten and earn a spot in the championship game of the Acrisure Classic.

The former All-American and gold medalist had two major performances to will MSU to victory. VanSlooten scored 13 points and seven rebounds in against Cal. In the championship, the Oregon transfer notched a team-high 25 points and 10 rebounds.

PALM SPRINGS, California (WILX) - Michigan State women’s basketball won a tight battle over Vanderbilt in the Acrisure Classic championship game, 78-70, led by big performances from Julia Ayrault and Grace VanSlooten. For the second game in a row, MSU trailed entering the fourth quarter but found a way to win at the end.

Michigan State women's basketball took home the Acrisure Classic on Wednesday, defeating Vanderbilt 78-70 to take home the trophy. After beating California, 78-72, to make the final, the Spartans took care of their business to bring home a trophy to East Lansing.