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

PALM SPRINGS, California (WILX) - Michigan State women’s basketball came into the opening game of the Acrisure Classic unbeaten but untested. The Spartans were tested Tuesday afternoon, trailing California by 16 points late in the third quarter before mounting a huge fourth-quarter comeback for a 78-72 win.

What you need to know to watch Michigan State's matchup against Vanderbilt on Wednesday at the Acrisure Classic.

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. Ayrault had 13 points in the final quarter as the Spartans rallied to a 78-72 victory over Cal in a matchup of unbeatens in Palm Springs, California.

Michigan State women’s basketball has made the trip out to Palm Springs, California, to take part in the Acrisure Classic. In the first round, a semifinal round, the Spartans took on the Golden Bears from Cal. Overcoming a 16-point second half deficit, the Spartans were able to knock off Cal, 78-72, moving on to the championship tomorrow.

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.