Yergey, a redshirt sophomore, averaged  6.1 points in 21 minutes per game as a freshman in 2023-24. She's the only remaining member of her Siena recruiting class.

The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Colgate Raiders in their season opener, 80-69.  Things were a bit difficult for Tom Izzo’s team in the first half, but

What Colgate head coach Matt Langel said about Michigan State after loss to the Spartans in the Breslin Center:

Tom Izzo wants Michigan State basketball to play grittier than it did in an exhibition loss at Connecticut with the season starting Monday vs Colgate.

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler, right, celebrates with Cam Ward after Ward drew a Colgate foul during the second half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Matt Langel leads Colgate into 2025-26 looking to bounce back after last season’s setback and return to the NCAA Tournament.