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Spartans heading back to Spokane for NCAA tourney
The Spartans are returning to Spokane, Washington this week for the second and third rounds of this year’s NCAA Tournament
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Obama's title pick? MSU
President Barack Obama picked MSU to win the 2014 NCAA Tournament against defending champion Louisville, the fourth seed in the Midwest region, it was revealed Wednesday.
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Scout team plays critical role in tournament run
After being showered in confetti following their Big Ten Tournament victory, the scene in the locker was a circus.
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As No. 4 seed, MSU men's basketball ready for tourney run
When the MSU men’s basketball team kicks off the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Thursday afternoon, it will be as a No. 4 seed, but the question remains, is that what they deserve?
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Time away from games helps women's basketball squad
The women's basketball team got a much-needed week and a half off following a disappointing defeat in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament to Nebraska.
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Women's basketball team headed to North Carolina to play Hampton
After beginning the previous two NCAA Tournaments in College Park, MD, at least a few members of the No. 20 women’s basketball team enjoyed a sigh of relief after finding out that this year’s first round would be elsewhere.
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Izzo: MSU men's basketball now 'prom queen' as popular pick
March Madness is upon us, which means the pressure is on for head coach Tom Izzo and the No. 11 MSU men’s basketball team.
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Delaware stands in MSU's path to NCAA tourney run
Nearly an hour after mowing through Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament final, MSU found out who their next foe will be - the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens.
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Tournament MVP Dawson key for Spartans in victory
INDIANAPOLIS - When Tom Izzo and Branden Dawson got to the podium following the Spartans' 69-55 win against Michigan Sunday afternoon, Izzo put his arm around the junior and told him how proud he was
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MSU beats Michigan, wins Big Ten tourney title
INDIANAPOLIS — They had something to prove.
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MSU women's basketball awaits NCAA tourney position
The day has finally arrived - Selection Monday.
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MSU leading Michigan at halftime
Yesterday after the game, junior guard Travis Trice made it clear this team is trying to give the sophomores a ring.Well, sophomore guard Gary Harris is trying to give himself a rock, as his 13 points have helped MSU take a 38-29 halftime lead over UM in the Big Ten Tournament final.MSU is dominating the rebounding game, as freshman forward Gavin Schilling and senior forward Adreian Payne each have four boards to give the Spartans a 20-11 advantage.MSU’s defense has held UM to 31.8 percent shooting, but Wolverine guard Nik Stauskus has filled up the hoop for 13 points.UM opened up with back-to-back 3-pointers by Nik Stauskus and Derrick Walton Jr.
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Dawson looking forward to Michigan rematch today
INDIANAPOLIS - This is the day that that Branden Dawson has been waiting for.The two times MSU and Michigan faced off in the regular season, the Wolverines won, and Dawson didn’t see the court.
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Column: U-M rematch gives MSU chance to win back bragging rights
INDIANAPOLIS - These last two games don’t matter.
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Spartans beat Badgers, advance to Big Ten tourney final
INDIANAPOLIS - The No. 22 MSU men’s basketball team looked like a team of old as they beat Wisconsin 83-75 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal Saturday afternoon.
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Men's basketball up on Wisconsin at halftime
Party like it’s like it’s 2013. The No. 22 MSU men’s basketball team leads Wisconsin 43-26 at the half, and looks like the team that was ranked int the top five for much of November and December.
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Column: Spartan men's basketball shows progress in win
INDIANAPOLIS - MSU basketball has been compared to a lot of things, but I’ve got one I bet hasn’t even crossed your mind.Flappy Bird.Yes, the similarities between the addictive game and the Spartans are as long as Tom Izzo’s injury report throughout the season.Friday night’s dominating 67-51 win against lowly Northwestern felt just like setting a new high score in the fantastic app.
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MSU one step from tournament final
INDIANAPOLIS - They're going to have less than 17 to prepare for it, but MSU is one step away from reaching the Big Ten Tournament final.
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MSU men's basketball beats Northwestern in Big Ten tourney
INDIANAPOLIS- It was Adreian Payne going up against Alex Olah for the opening tip.
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MSU men's basketball leading Northwestern at half
INDIANAPOLIS - Defense is reigning supreme at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, as MSU is suffocating Northwestern’s offense to give MSU a 40-22 lead at halftime.