South Bend, Ind. — Michigan State redshirt junior guard Shay Colley caught the ball on the wing and attacked toward the basket. She went up-and-under as Presley Hudson tried to stop her layup. But Colley got it found the bottom of the net.
Her layup with 7.6 seconds left lifted Michigan State to an 88-87 victory over Central Michigan in the opening round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
On Central Michigan's last possession, sophomore guard Micaela Kelly's jumper was off the mark.
The Spartans (21-11) advanced to play No. 1 seed Notre Dame on Monday at Joyce Center.