The Spartans regrouped to defeat No. 10 Lock Haven 25-10, but couldn’t keep the momentum in their third and final contest, falling to No. 8 Penn State 25-9.
“There were places where we wrestled well and there were others where we had breakdowns,” head coach Tom Minkel said. “But that’s the kind of thing we expect at this high level of competition.”
Chris Mackinder
Iowa downs Spartans
The No. 15 MSU women’s gymnastics team fell to Iowa on Saturday 193.875 to 191.200.
The Spartans counted falls in three of four events.
Junior Christy Linder was one of the few bright spots for the Spartans, finishing first in the floor exercise. She also finished second in both the all-around and the beam.
Head coach Kathie Klages said the performance was a letdown, but following last meet’s showing, this contest wasn’t an easy task.
“It’s a bit disappointing after last week’s results where we had such a strong opening match,” Klages said. “I think the kids were a bit nervous.”
Chris Mackinder
Mixed results for ‘U’
The MSU men’s swimming and diving team (3-5, 0-2 Big Ten) split its weekend matches.
MSU defeated Oakland 136-105 Friday, but the team’s luck shifted Saturday as it fell 149-94 to Ohio State.
Junior Nick Visscher broke the Oakland pool record in the one-meter dive (328.72). He also won the three-meter dive (299.75).
First place finishes by senior Aaron Mahaney, junior Joe Brennan, senior Scott Shafer and junior Aaron Benore helped the team win against Oakland.
On Saturday, the women’s swimming and diving team competed in a three-team dual meet against Ohio State and Michigan.
The Spartans (5-3, 1-2 Big Ten) defeated the Buckeyes 145-98, but fell to the Wolverines 138-105.
Junior Katie Duncombe, freshman Alicia Copestick and senior Carly Weiden earned first-place finishes for the Spartans.
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Mark Hicks
Tennis season opened
The MSU men’s tennis team opened the spring season, shutting out both of its opponents 7-0 on Saturday.
The Spartans hosted Wisconsin-Green Bay and Wright State. MSU won all 12 singles matches and five of six doubles matches.
Junior Jimmy McGuire, freshman Cameron Marshall and sophomore Mike Jonckheere each picked up two singles wins over the weekend.
On Saturday, MSU hosts Toledo at 10 a.m. and Dayton at 4 p.m. at the Indoor Tennis Facility.
Runners get warm-up
The MSU women’s track team squared off against Michigan, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Toronto at the University of Michigan Red Simmons Invitational Saturday in a non-scoring meet.
Senior Swanne Gordon paced the Spartans by winning the 600-meter run, matching her career-best time at 1:33.99.
The Spartans officially start the season Friday at Notre Dame.
Mark Hicks
