New MSU hockey assistant rewarded for 'job well done'
Updated Wed 8:41pmFrom the frosty banks of Alaska to the humid wetlands of Florida, Brian Renfrew has followed his love for hockey across the United States.
Now, it looks like the well-traveled hockey coach finally has a home.
After five years as an assistant coach for the MSU hockey team, head coach Rick Comley announced Friday the promotion of Renfrew to associate head coach.
“Look at my track and how quickly it’s gotten here, it doesn’t happen like this for a lot of guys,” Renfrew said.
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MSU takes 2 of 3 from Purdue
Updated Mon 8:19pmIt’s crunch time for the MSU baseball team.
With the season winding down and the Big Ten Tournament approaching, the Spartans desperately need wins.
They found two of them during a four-game series at Purdue (27-22 overall, 18-9 Big Ten) last weekend, while only letting one game slip.
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MSU alumna ties for second in LPGA tournament
Updated Mon 8:10pmFormer Spartan Allison Fouch finished in a tie for second place in last weekend’s LPGA Michelob ULTRA Open in Williamsburg, Va.
Fouch shot 12-under-par for the tournament, including seven-under par in the final round.
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Spartans teams compete in Big Ten tournament play
Updated Sun 9:37pmWhile most students were enjoying their break from classes and the stresses of college, these Spartans were busy at work competing for Big Ten titles. Here’s a rundown of what you missed while you were vacationing.
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Renfrew promoted to associate hockey coach
Updated Fri 4:24pmAfter five seasons with the team, Brian Renfrew was promoted to associate head coach of the MSU hockey team Friday.
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Spartans upset Wolverines in Big Ten Tournament
Updated Thu 6:45pmThe MSU softball team stunned No. 6 Michigan, 2-1, in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
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Thomas, Davis, Baldwin selected in NFL Draft
Updated 04/27/2008 7:09pmThree former MSU football players were selected during this weekend’s NFL Draft, while a bevy of others will attempt to enter the league via free agency.
MSU struggles to find big hits in demanding CMU victory
Updated Wed 12:01amMount Pleasant — The MSU baseball team slugged 14 hits and forced seven pitching changes Tuesday night – usually indicators of a blowout victory.
This time, it was anything but.
Central Michigan had 15 hits and forced nine pitching changes, as they outlasted MSU, 14-6, in an offensive battle at Theunissen Stadium.
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