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FOOTBALL

Gholston suspended for one game by Big Ten

Sophomore defensive end William Gholston is suspended for one game for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during MSU’s 28-14 win over Michigan, the Big Ten announced Thursday. Gholston will miss Saturday’s game against No. 4 Wisconsin.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey hopes to make statement against Buckeyes

The Spartans (1-3-0, 0-2-0 CCHA) return home this week to face off against CCHA opponent Ohio State (2-2, 1-1 CCHA) at Munn Ice Arena. Although MSU holds a forceful all-time series lead (81-25-8), it enters the game looking to make a statement against a formidable conference opponent.

Julia Nagy ·
VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball expects big crowd for U-M game

The football team isn’t the only team with a big rivalry game this week. The MSU volleyball team is hoping to continue MSU’s weeklong success against its in-state rivals when it takes on the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines at Jenison Field House on Wednesday night.

FOOTBALL

Domination

Few believed MSU’s defense could contain Denard Robinson, Michigan’s quarterback and Heisman Trophy frontrunner, until Saturday, to the same 86 rushing yards he had in 2010.