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Oswald Scott Wilder trial begins Tuesday

Oswald Scott Wilder, charged with four sexual assaults in East Lansing last year, will appear for his jury trial on Tuesday in Ingham County Circuit Court. Wilder allegedly committed four sexual assaults in East Lansing from late March to early May of 2013.

MEN'S SOCCER

Men's soccer begins season with 1-0 home victory over SMU

The men’s soccer team defeated SMU in their first game of the 2014 season on a mostly-sunny day in DeMartin Soccer Stadium, 1-0. The first half saw both teams struggle to generate much on offense with the only close opportunity coming from MSU’s senior midfielder Fatai Alashe on a nearly missed header at the 2:34 mark.

FOOTBALL

Connor Cook leads the Spartans to a 45-7 victory over Jacksonville State

Junior quarterback Connor Cook led the way on Friday as No. 8 MSU made quick work of Jacksonville State and cruised to 45-7 victory at Spartan Stadium. MSU took the life out of the Gamecocks early and were able to impose its will through long scoring drives and stout defense.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Women's soccer improves to 3-0 following victory over Eastern Michigan in home opener

Experience was key for the Spartans Friday afternoon, as three different upperclassmen scored in an early season home victory against in-state rival Eastern Michigan, 3-0.Junior forward Allyson Krause, senior midfielder Megan Marsack, and redshirt junior defender Rachel Van Poppelen scored for MSU (3-0 overall), as the Spartans maintained a perfect record.“Ally Krause played a great game.