The top four Pairwise teams — Boston College, MSU, Minnesota and Maine — reflect the dominance of Big Ten and Hockey East programs, each vying for a No. 1 regional seed.
With the game tied at 55, Holloman launched a three-quarter-court heave as time expired, watching as it swished through the net in what felt like slow motion.
Maryland’s success has been fueled by its starting lineup, dubbed the “Crab Five.” Freshman center Drik Queen, junior guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie, senior forward Julian Reese, sophomore guard Rodney Rice and fifth-year guard Selton Miguel have developed strong chemistry, propelling Maryland to fourth in the Big Ten standings.
Most would consider it an elementary school gym class game, but for a small group at MSU, the sport has built a tight-knit community — along with four consecutive Michigan Dodgeball Cup championships.
MSU baseball cracks the NCBWA Top 25 at No. 23, marking its first ranking since 2016.
Michigan State men’s basketball freshman guard Jase Richardson was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.
In this week’s edition of Across the Board, we highlight Michigan State University’s impressive athletic performances, including pivotal wins in men’s basketball against Michigan, a strong showing from the gymnastics team and a promising start for baseball, all while looking ahead to crucial upcoming matchups across various sports.
As Geary and Štrbák continue their journey at MSU, their sights remain set on development and a future in Buffalo. With a legacy of Spartans thriving in the Sabres organization, the duo hopes to be the next to make the leap from East Lansing to the NHL, carrying the Spartan work ethic with them.
Michigan State women's tennis remained unbeaten in February with dominant wins over Youngstown State and Ball State, as the Spartans now prepare for a key road matchup against Columbia.
Following a rough two-game road stretch, the MSU women's basketball team returned home and took the victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, using a "next shot" mentality to overcome rough start.
On Sunday afternoon, in a 73-65 win against Indiana, Tate contributed 16 points, three rebounds, and four steals. The Spartans snapped their two-game losing streak, improving to 20-7 overall and 10-6 in Big Ten play.
The fate of the Big Ten title is now in the hands of Michigan State University hockey.
A disastrous start on senior night put Michigan State hockey in an early hole as Penn State scored on its first two shots, ultimately dooming the Spartans in a 3-2 loss despite a late comeback effort.
The No. 7 Michigan State University gymnastics team delivered a commanding performance against Rutgers, securing a 197.475-196.275 victory at Jenison Field House.
In its final home match of Big Ten play, Michigan State not only secured a victory but also made history. During the second rotation on bars, MSU posted a season-high score of 49.575, tying for the second-highest bars score in program history — behind only the 2023 Spartans' 49.725 against Northern Illinois.
Michigan State University men’s basketball holds a half-game lead atop the Big Ten.
The Spartans were again resolute against Michigan, in the rivalry’s most anticipated game in years.
With every point crucial in the final stretch of the season, Michigan State University hockey sought a win to bolster its Big Ten standing.
This matchup — and the March 9 rematch in East Lansing — carries significant weight in the Big Ten title race, marking the first time MSU and Michigan have battled for the top spot since 2018-19.
In what feels like a flash, Michigan State hockey is approaching its final home weekend of the regular season, chasing back-to-back Big Ten regular-season titles