Women’s Basketball: St. Francis Preview

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Michigan State Spartans women’s basketball team begins their 2020-2021 season today at 3 PM EST at the Breslin Center against the St. Francis Red Flash. This will be the first ever meeting between the two programs. The game will be available online only via BTN+ (subscription service).

The Red Flash went 11-19 last season, and tied for fourth in the Northeast Conference with a 9-9 record. St. Francis returns six sophomores and juniors with playing experience. Those players include juniors Lili Benzel at guard, Jada Dapaa at center, and Kayley Kovac at guard. Sophomores returning include center/forward Katie Dettwiller, guard/forward…