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Women's basketball prepared to play with target on back
Despite losing three captains to graduation, the Spartans aren’t worried about playing as the top dog this season.
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New leaders ready to take over women's basketball team
After winning the Big Ten outright for the first time in program history, the Spartans are looking to continue that success with a much younger squad this season. Thursday afternoon, head coach Suzy Merchant and members of the team met with members of the media to discuss the team’s upcoming season.
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Fans invited to Midnight Madness to tip off basketball season
Friday, the annual Midnight Madness will tip off the 2011-12 basketball season at Breslin Center. Doors will open at 9:30 p.m., and admission is free.
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Izzone tickets go on sale Sunday
Tickets for the Izzone go on sale for students at 12:01 a.m. this Sunday. To purchase tickets, students must visit the Spartan ticket office on msuspartans.com.
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Nationally televised portion of men's basketball conference schedule announced
The MSU men’s basketball team will be featured in national broadcasts in as many of 10 of their 18 Big Ten games during the 2011-12 season. The Big Ten announced Tuesday the conference games will appear on either CBS, ESPN or ESPN2.
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Steve Smith, alumni gather for 12th annual Charity Challenge Golf Outing
Steve Smith hosted his 12th annual charity golf outing Tuesday to raise funds for the MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan, the George Webster Scholarship Fund and the Steve Smith Charitable Fund.
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Matchups will offer exciting stories, series
The NBA Playoffs start Saturday and already the buzz is this year could prove to be the best, most exciting postseason in NBA history.
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Merchant happy with successful season, ready for next season
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant spoke on Wednesday about this season and the prospects of next.
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Sherman to transfer from MSU
Sophomore center Garrick Sherman will transfer from the MSU men’s basketball program, MSU announced in a release Monday.
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Basketball recruits Kearney and Costello face off in state semis
Future MSU recruits Matt Costello and Brandan Kearney faced off in a state semifinal game Friday afternoon, with Kearney winning the game.
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Recruit Valentine wins state championship in his future 'house'
2012 MSU men’s basketball recruit Denzel Valentine accomplished a life goal this weekend, with hopes of more to come.
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Great season should not be overlooked
Despite a second-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, the MSU women’s basketball had a historic season and that can be built on.
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Izzo: Offseason will benefit MSU following difficult year
MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo is happy to have long offseason, after barely having one last year.
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Tourney still has reasons to be watched
MSU men’s basketball reporter Chris Vannini goes over his picks for the Final Four.
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Turnovers doom Spartans in loss to Green Bay
The MSU women’s basketball team lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Green Bay,
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Izzo: MSU never threw in towel during tough season
MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo wrapped up the season in a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
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Lessons abound in Wichita
Players and Wichita are learning what it takes to be successful in the NCAA Tournament.
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Alton helps Spartans break press, open up MSU offense
Extras from the MSU women’s basketball team’s victory against Northern Iowa in the NCAA Tournament.
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MSU-Green Bay even in second-round game
MSU holds a slight advantage in statistical matchups.