The MSU women’s basketball team will be taking extra care to put the ball in the basket tonight against Illinois. After making 4-for-21 3-pointers last Sunday and 24-for-60 in the field, MSU head coach Suzy Merchant has stressed getting to the boards and regaining confidence in the team’s shooting.
The MSU men’s basketball team erased most any doubt that they could play on the road this weekend, beating Minnesota 78-73 in Minneapolis. Now, the Spartans (16-2 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) travel to Northwestern (6-9, 0-5), looking to put another notch in their road belt. Don’t expect the environment at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill., to be too rowdy.
The Spartans hockey, men’s basketball and gymnastics teams wage war with U-M this weekend, so the sports desk brings you the Top 5 moments in the rivalry during the past five years.
Unconventional. That was the primary adjective MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo used to describe certain aspects of Northwestern’s gameplay.
When all the stars align, the Spartans can run with just about anybody in the country, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo said. But when he talks about everyone contributing, he means from top to bottom — from the starting five to the assistant coaches.
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant is still searching for a leader. With nine underclassmen filling the Spartans’ roster, it has been a struggle for Merchant to uncover a leader on the young squad.
If the MSU men’s basketball team wants to ride the Final Four rodeo in San Antonio two months from now, senior guard Drew Neitzel needs to be the cowboy who leads it there.
After MSU’s victory against Ohio State last week, Buckeyes head coach Thad Matta admitted a secret. He said while they’d never just give away a basket, they were willing to allow MSU’s big men some open jump shots.
It’s the same old song and dance for the MSU women’s basketball team. An inability to retain focus until the last buzzer sounds is once again the story behind the Spartans’ latest demise.
The MSU women’s basketball team couldn’t seem to find an answer for its season’s ongoing offensive troubles against Indiana on Sunday.
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant has found a diamond in the rough. Takeya Fortner, a 5-foot-9-inch sophomore guard, has picked a time to shine when the team needs it most. With the loss of key players due to injuries and graduation, Merchant saw the potential hidden in Fortner once the Big Ten season started.
There are some turnovers MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo can deal with. If an opposing player makes a tough steal or if the defense holds tight for the full shot clock and MSU has a tough time getting a good look, he’s OK with that.
The MSU men’s basketball team left Iowa City, Iowa, with their tails between their legs — but the Spartans couldn’t be more jacked for 4 p.m. Sunday, when they head to Williams Arena in Minneapolis to battle Minnesota.
The MSU women’s basketball team is taking their show on the road for two of its next three games. Here’s an inside look at the Spartans’ next three opponents. (Records through Wednesday).
The MSU women’s basketball team needs to start winning. Plain and simple.
It’s down to the wire for the MSU women’s basketball team as they head to Evanston, Ill., in hopes to get back on track in the Big Ten.
The MSU men’s basketball team jumped out to an early 23-5 lead against visiting Ohio State and held on for a 66-60 victory.
The MSU men’s basketball team looks to rebound from its first conference loss at Iowa this weekend as the Spartans face Ohio State at 7 p.m. tonight at Breslin Center.
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant sees improvement in her predominantly young squad, even after an unforeseen loss Sunday to Michigan.
One thing MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo isn’t going to do is panic about one loss — after all, the Spartans are still 14-2 while boasting a No. 11 ranking.