SOCCER
Spartans earn all-conference honors
Four players from the MSU men’s soccer team were honored by the Big Ten Thursday.
SOCCER
Tough Spartans show character through injuries
After the MSU women’s soccer team beat Penn State 3-2 on Sept. 27 at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, I made my way to the field from the press box to conduct interviews.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans rally for weekend split
After falling short Friday against Indiana, the MSU volleyball team needed to rebound in its next match and put forth a complete effort.
FOOTBALL
Neely, Spartans sack Purdue
West Lafayette, Ind. — The Spartans had seen this movie before. After the MSU football team took a 40-37 lead with less than two minutes remaining Saturday, Purdue began to drive toward a late victory.
SPORTS
Men, Women advance to NCAA’s
The MSU men’s cross country team recorded its best team finish in school history at Sunday’s NCAA Great Lakes Regional, finishing second and automatically qualifying for this year’s NCAA Championships.
FOOTBALL
MSU possibly heading to San Antonio
The Spartans’ 40-37 win against Purdue on Saturday, made them bowl-eligible for the third straight season. It marks the first time the Spartans have done so since 1995-97, and just the third time in program history.
ICE HOCKEY
Sweep Revenge
The tables have turned. Last season, the No. 6 Wolverines had their way with the Spartans, beating MSU in all five meetings and outscoring the Spartans 27-10. But after this weekend’s home-and-home series, the Spartans showed they are far from the team the Wolverines embarrassed last season.
ICE HOCKEY
Young Spartans dominate tough November slate
November was supposed to the toughest month of the year for the No. 14 MSU hockey team.
BASKETBALL
Spartans bounce back from opening loss to beat Detroit
Detroit — After a season-opening loss to Dayton on Friday, the No. 10 MSU women’s basketball team was looking at something of a must-win Sunday against Detroit.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers sweep weekend matchup with U-M, take first in CCHA
It might have seemed like the MSU hockey team won the Stanley Cup on Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.
SPORTS
7-0 victory advances field hockey in NCAA tournament
The No. 6 MSU field hockey team breezed to a 7-0 victory against Delaware in NCAA Tournament first round action Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Spartans become bowl eligible with 40-37 win against Purdue
West Lafayette, Ind. — For the first time this season, the MSU football team won a game it probably shouldn’t have — and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans break winless streak against U-M, edge Wolverines 3-2
Those who came to Yost Ice Arena Friday night hoping to witness an on-ice brawl or see some extra chippiness after the whistle didn’t get what they were wishing for.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 10 Spartans drop season opener to Dayton
The No. 10 MSU women’s basketball team didn’t open its season the way it planned, losing 77-74 to Dayton on Friday at University of Dayton Arena.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans open season with 97-58 win over Florida Gulf Coast
After two exhibition games in which it was short-handed, the No. 2 MSU men’s basketball team finally had its full roster in uniform in Friday’s season opener.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer ends season with 1-0 loss to Santa Clara
The MSU women’s soccer team lost 1-0 in overtime to Santa Clara Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, ending the Spartans season.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans to face premier program in NCAA 1st round
Santa Clara is one of the all-time great women’s soccer programs, boasting a storied history that includes 20 NCAA Tournament appearances and 27 winning seasons.
SPORTS
Final Four journey begins vs. familiar foe
Despite having to travel to Virginia and face a difficult road to the Final Four, the No. 6 MSU field hockey team was in good spirits this week as it prepared for Saturday’s NCAA first round match against No. 11 Delaware.
ICE HOCKEY
Repairing a reputation
A split-second decision changed everything. Corey Tropp forever could be remembered for his violent slashing incident against Michigan’s Steve Kampfer last season, which resulted in a season-ending suspension.