BASKETBALL
No. 15 Spartans top Ragin’ Cajuns
Noticing people embracing the holiday spirit is a sight many enjoy, but for Tom Izzo, it’s forced him to take on a new role: Grinch.
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Agee adds depth in MSU’s 68-35 victory over Robert Morris
Just two days after Thanksgiving, the MSU women’s basketball team had even more to be thankful for in their 68-35 win against Robert Morris on Sunday: depth.
BASKETBALL
Turnovers continue to plague No. 15 Spartans in win over Louisiana-Lafayette
As much as he would like to avoid it, turnovers are becoming a consistent problem for head coach Tom Izzo. And on Sunday, they almost became a much bigger problem.
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Women's basketball defeats Robert Morris 68-35
Seven Spartans scored at least five points, and MSU had the largest rotation of the year as the MSU women’s basketball team (5-0) rolled over Robert Morris (0-5), 68-35, on Sunday afternoon.
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Women's basketball remains undefeated after 68-35 rout of Robert Morris
The MSU women’s basketball team (5-0) cruised past Robert Morris 68-35 in their final home game in November.
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No. 15 MSU men's basketball survives scare, beats Louisiana Lafayette 63-60
The MSU men’s basketball team (5-1) survived a scare from Louisiana Lafayette (2-4) on Sunday afternoon, knocking off the Ragin’ Cajuns 63-60 at Breslin Center. The Spartans were led by junior guard Keith Appling, who finished with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists, with sophomore guard Branden Dawson adding 12 points and eight rebounds.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball swept by top ranked Penn State
After riding a six game winning streak into last Wednesday, the Spartans now have been swept in their last two games, with their most recent loss to No. 1 Penn State.
FOOTBALL
Column: Spartans finally catch breaks in road win versus Minnesota
All season long, the MSU football team has been a bounce here, a bounce there, away from pulling out a few close wins.
FOOTBALL
Bell carries Spartans to 26-10 victory over Minnesota; team earns bowl eligibility
A record-setting performance by junior running back Le’Veon Bell and a lockdown performance from the Spartans defense has MSU back in postseason play.
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Halftime: Spartans use late Fowler touchdown to take 13-7 lead over Minnesota
After a season of tough breaks, the Spartans finally got one to go their way, using an odd bounce to take a halftime lead. A pass deflected off the hands of sophomore receiver Tony Lippett into the hands of junior receiver Bennie Fowler for a 41-yard go-ahead touchdown to give the MSU football team (5-6 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) a 13-7 lead over Minnesota (6-5, 2-5) at the end of the first half.
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No. 15 Spartans win ugly game against Oakland 70-52
When Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe stepped to the podium for their postgame press conferences, both coaches did so in the exact same manner. With a grimace, a heavy sigh, and nearly identical opening statements: that they had just finished the worst basketball game between MSU and Oakland that either coach had ever seen.
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Despite momentary injury, Appling answers call in win against Oakland
It was one of the scariest moments of Keith Appling’s life, if only for a moment.
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Denzel Valentine collects double-double as No. 15 Spartans top Oakland 70-52
For Denzel Valentine, it was a matchup more than 18 years in the making. And the freshman guard certainly didn’t disappoint.
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MSU men's basketball leads Oakland 34-21 at halftime
It took a few minutes for the Spartans to hit their stride, but midway through the first half the MSU men’s basketball team (3-1) took control, heading into the locker room leading Oakland (2-3) 34-21 at the end of the first half.
FOOTBALL
Bowl or Bust
There’s no questioning the importance behind the MSU football team’s (5-6 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) final regular season game at Minnesota (6-5, 2-5) Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Receiving corps showing signs of improvement, confidence heading into Minnesota matchup
Although the MSU football team (5-6 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) approaches Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-5, 2-5) with its back against the wall, wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel is proud of the improvements made by his position group.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball thankful after 67-35 drubbing of Albany
The MSU women’s basketball team (4-0) can fully enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner after defeating Albany (2-2) 67-35 Wednesday night.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team defeated by Michigan, still retains State Pride Flag
Earlier this season, the Spartans swept Michigan in Ann Arbor in convincing fashion. On Wednesday night, however, the tables were turned, as the Wolverines (22-11 overall, 10-9 Big Ten) swept the Spartans (23-8, 11-8) on Senior Night, in front of a record breaking crowd at Jenison Field House of 5,059.
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Women's basketball tops Albany 67-35
The MSU women’s basketball team (4-0) took care of business once again as they downed Albany 67-35 on Wednesday night. Four Spartans were in double figures, but junior guard Klarissa Bell led the way for them by scoring 19 points and dishing out five assists.