FOOTBALL
2010 MSU Football Senior Class
The 2010 MSU football senior class likely will go down as the winningest in school history. Here are the highlights from all members of the class.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers look to end woes at Notre Dame
The No. 17 MSU hockey team will end one era and hopes to end another as it travels to No. 11 Notre Dame this weekend.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball looks for wins in final matches at Jenison Field House
After getting its first conference road win since 2008 last weekend against Iowa, the MSU volleyball team has been preparing for their last weekend of home matches. In two rematches, the Spartans will play Indiana on Friday and Purdue on Saturday.
FOOTBALL
MSU Athletics, local food banks fight hunger
On Saturday, the No. 11 Spartan football team will take the field at Spartan Stadium looking to neutralize the Purdue Boilermakers and fight to keep their BCS hopes alive. But outside of the stadium, MSU will be battling a much more sinister opponent: hunger.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans host Oakland in NCAA Tournament
Despite being the first class in MSU history to make it to the NCAA Tournament all four years, the MSU men’s soccer team’s senior class has one more thing they’d like to prove against Oakland at 1 p.m. Thursday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field — they can win a tournament game.
FOOTBALL
Spartans have matchup edge, should handle Boilermakers
The Spartans’ 17 seniors will look to go out in style for their final time at Spartan Stadium this season, while Purdue will try to bring its “A” game and gain some momentum on offense. Here’s a look at four matchups that will help decide Saturday’s game…
SPORTS
MacLeod, Drenth earn regional cross country awards
On Wednesday, senior Emily MacLeod was named Great Lakes Region Female Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year after leading the No. 16 MSU women’s cross country team to a Big Ten championship this season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans hold on, defeat Gamecocks, 82-73
With a later-than-usual 10 p.m. tip-off as a part of ESPN’s Tip-Off Marathon, the MSU men’s basketball team didn’t perform like the No. 2 team in the country, committing 19 turnovers and shooting 50 percent from the free-throw line in an 82-73 victory over South Carolina on Tuesday night at Breslin Center.
FOOTBALL
Spartans rested and ready after bye week
Two years ago, the MSU football fell flat on its face coming off a bye week with Big Ten title implication on the line. This year, the No. 11 Spartans are hoping for a different outcome after the bye week.
ICE HOCKEY
Comley finally getting a feel for Spartans
Ten games into the season and Rick Comley finally knows his team. The head coach of the No. 17 MSU hockey team now knows the capabilities of his team following this weekend’s split series with Ohio State.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans pull away from Dayton, 74-62
Despite being just a freshman, Annalise Pickrel took control in a late game situation. The 6-foot-3 guard for the No. 25 MSU women’s basketball team (2-0) showed flashes of inside-outside brilliance in the final five minutes of the team’s 74-62 victory against Dayton on Monday night at Breslin Center.
SPORTS
Spartans proud of hard work, successful season
It wasn’t the perfect ending, but senior forward Jantine Steinmetz was proud of the effort the No. 11 MSU field hockey team competed with in its last game. In its fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament, MSU was eliminated by No. 3 Virginia in a 3-2 overtime loss in the first round Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans prepared for fast-paced matchup with Gamecocks
When the No. 2 MSU men’s basketball team takes on South Carolina at 10 p.m. Tuesday at Breslin Center, Izzo said his players likely will get a taste of their own medicine.
SPORTS
True forms show for teams in NFL's week 10
Week 10 in the NFL provided a perfect opportunity for teams to make a statement. Whether it was through a convincing win or a disappointing loss, this is where we really found out the medal of each team.
SOCCER
Men's soccer earns fourth consecutive tournament bid
The Spartans (11-7-1) will host Oakland (7-10-3) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 1 p.m. Thursday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field. This is MSU’s 14th appearance in the tournament, as the Spartans have compiled an all-time record of 17-10-4.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Thornton finds role in crowded backcourt
Austin Thornton came to MSU four years ago as a lights-out shooter. But in the three years since his redshirt season, head coach Tom Izzo said Thornton had yet to put that jumper on display. On Friday, Thornton found his stroke, going 3-for-5 from the field and making all four of his free throw attempts.
SPORTS
Women's cross country wins NCAA Regional, men finish 5th
The No. 16 MSU women’s cross country team continued its dominance over the Big Ten with a win Saturday at the NCAA Great Lakes Cross Country Regional 6k in Rochester, Mich.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans look to outhustle opponents for rebounds
The No. 25 MSU women’s basketball team is looking to use its effort to grab more rebounds. The Spartans take on Dayton on Monday at Breslin Center.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers find offense, split series with Buckeyes
Head coach Rick Comley said he hoped junior forward Brett Perlini’s quality scoring chances would rub off on the rest of the No. 16 MSU hockey team. After opening Saturday night’s game against Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena with the first goal, Perlini did just that.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer players earn All-Big Ten honors
Seven MSU men’s soccer players were selected to All-Big Ten Teams or earned awards following the team’s 11-7-1 regular season.