
Columbus, OH – The No. 4 Michigan State Spartans defeated the No. 14 Ohio State Buckeyes in a thrilling Big Ten matchup on Friday, Jan 24, 2025, with a team score of 196.800 to 195.750. The meet showcased impressive performances from both teams, but the Spartans ultimately edged out the Buckeyes with strong showings across all four events.
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Michigan State opened the meet with a solid 49.100 on bars, taking an early lead. Juniors Nikki Smith and Sage Kellerman shared the event title with matching 9.850s, highlighting the team’s consistent performance on the apparatus. The Spartans then exploded on vault, scoring a season-high 49.450, their fourth-best vault score in school history. Smith earned her second event title of the night with a 9.950, showcasing her exceptional vaulting skills.
The momentum continued on floor, where the Spartans posted a 49.300. Senior Skyla Schulte and Gabrielle Stephen shared the event title with Ohio State’s Rylee Guevara, each earning their second floor titles of the season. Michigan State finished the meet on beam with a 48.950, maintaining their lead. Stephen tied a season-high 9.900 to lead the Spartans on the event and earn a share of her first beam title of the season.
While Ohio State put up a strong fight, they were unable to overcome Michigan State’s consistent scoring and impressive performances on vault and floor. The Buckeyes displayed moments of brilliance, particularly on floor where Guevara’s 9.900 highlighted their strong showing. However, Michigan State’s depth and overall consistency proved to be the difference-maker in this closely contested matchup.
This victory solidified Michigan State’s position as a top contender in the Big Ten, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and deliver strong scores across all four events. The Spartans will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season and strive for a successful conference championship run.











