Defending not-quite-champion Michigan State fell out of the top ten (rightly) this year after being dismantled by Tennessee and losing to Maryland in the Virgin Islands. They're still in the poll, but they haven't beaten anyone else who is.

Last night, though, they stifled South Florida in Tampa. USF star Jessica Dickson scored 25, but Liz Shimek topped that with 28; State never trailed.

Can the solid win boost State's damaged rep? It might.