Michigan State holds Ole Miss to its lowest scoring output of the season, showcasing elite ball movement, defensive pressure, and timely shooting. We dive into:

How MSU’s third-quarter explosion flipped the game

Rashunda Jones’ momentum-swinging performance

Why this win matters with Big Ten play right around the corner

The AP Top 25 remains mostly unchanged heading into the holiday break, but the bigger story is how many teams are still undefeated:

12 unbeaten teams remain across the country

What to watch once conference play begins

Why the Big Ten could see major ranking movement soon

We spotlight the freshmen making an immediate impact this season, including:

Jazzy Davidson drawing major praise from Geno Auriemma

Aaliyah Chavez carrying Oklahoma’s offense

Breakout performances from Maryland, Vanderbilt, Stanford, Mississippi State, and more

Plus, honorable mentions and an international freshman to watch

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Mystics beat reporter to unpack an opinion Jackie has. Why do the Washington Mystics hold the keys to WNBA Free Agency this winter? What is the latest on Elena Delle Donne and where could the pair see her ending up especially after the Mystics cored her on January 13? Also, does Natasha Cloud leave the team who drafted her? Jenn doesn’t think so, but Cloud will be on top of many teams’ free agency wish lists. And finally, if both players don’t return to Washington, how do the Mystics move forward and into a new era without their two franchise stalwarts? Is it time for retooling or rebuilding?

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The Fighting Irish and Hannah Hidalgo are turning heads, Jenna Cuniowski joins Gigi Speer to discuss the continued dominance of ACC teams.

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