BASKETBALL
MSU down by 2 to Texas at halftime
After another slow start, No. 5 MSU is trailing Texas 38-36 at halftime.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women beat Georgetown in Puerto Rico
The women’s basketball team bounced back from a tough loss against No. 13 Oklahoma State on Friday, defeating Georgetown 67-54 in its second and last game of the Puerto Rico Classic.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
In Puerto Rico, MSU women lose to Oklahoma State
The MSU women’s basketball team fell to No. 13 Oklahoma State, 63-57, Thursday evening in the Puerto Rico Classic.
FOOTBALL
Narduzzi, Dantonio excited about MSU's future despite speculation
As far as they’re concerned, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio and defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi are staying in East Lansing for the foreseeable future.
MICHIGAN
Seven more suspects arraigned involved with Big Ten Championship disturbance
Police have arrested seven other suspects with an alleged connection to the civil disturbances that occurred in East Lansing after the Big Ten Championship.
MICHIGAN
Federal appeals court overturns ruling, allows Lansing casino to proceed
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will move forward with their plan to build a casino in downtown Lansing, after a federal court of appeals ruled a lower court did not have the necessary jurisdiction to stop the project. A Grand Rapids federal court previously granted the state an injunction to halt the project to build an 125,000-square-foot casino called Kewadin Lansing.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Dawson improves, Spartans show stability with key players on bench
Branden Dawson had one of the worst games of his MSU career against North Carolina, but that only fueled his fire.
MICHIGAN
Council passes ordinance amending city alcohol regulations
An ordinance amending the regulations placed on East Lansing bars was passed by the city council Tuesday evening after nearly a year of discussions and attempts to fix perceived issues with downtown nightlife. Under the plan, restaurants that have been open for two years, have fewer than 150 seats and serve lunch at least five days out of the week would be able to serve 60 percent alcohol and 40 percent food.
SPORTS
MSU cruises with injured players on bench
It was a stress-free night for No. 5 MSU, as they cruised past North Florida, 78-48.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball beats Oakland
The last few weeks of practice had been tough for the women’s basketball team.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
At home, MSU women looking to improve against Oakland
It’s been a rough stretch for the women’s basketball team, who have dropped their last three games by a combined 13 points. A return home could be what the doctor ordered. After a week off for exams, the Spartans (5-4 overall) will take on Oakland (2-6 overall) at Breslin Center on Sunday.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey loses to Ferris State, 2-0
MSU (5-9-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) failed to generate shots and goals in the final game before the holiday break against No.
BASKETBALL
Appling helps lead Spartans, Ellis sees more floor time
To start the game, No. 5 MSU looked as slow and sluggish as the traffic outside the arena. One of those slow drivers for MSU was senior guard Keith Appling, who finished the first half with more turnovers (four) than points (three).
BASKETBALL
After slow start, MSU beats Oakland
It wasn’t pretty, but the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team got the job done.
BASKETBALL
Spartans turn game around late, beat Oakland
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — It wasn’t pretty, but the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team got the job done. MSU committed 17 turnovers and shot just 42 percent, but they came out on top against Oakland 67-63 Saturday afternoon at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Senior center Adreian Payne and junior forward Branden Dawson each had double-doubles on the night, while senior guard Keith Appling led the Spartans in scoring with 21 points, 17 of them coming in the second half. Payne had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Dawson added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 5 men's basketball trailing Oakland at half
Auburn Hills, Mich. — In their first game in ten days, the No. 5 men’s basketball team looked as rusty as they could, committing 11 turnovers in the first half to Oakland’s five.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU to face Oakland after 10-day break
After a 10-day layoff, the No. 5 men’s basketball team will be back in action against Oakland this afternoon. (4 p.m., ESPN2)
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball goes down in NCAA tourney
The No. 20 MSU volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament Friday, falling to Big Ten rival No.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU enters final game before holiday break against No. 4 Ferris State
Coming off potentially its best series of the season, MSU (5-8-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) will look to keep the momentum going in its final contest before the holiday break as in-state foe No. 4 Ferris State (13-2-3, 10-0-2 WCHA) travels to Munn Ice Arena Saturday night. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. The matchup between the two former Central Collegiate Hockey Association members will have extra significance, also serving as the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game with former MSU head coach and athletic director Ron Mason being recognized.
NEWS
ASMSU approves an endowment fund for student scholarships
ASMSU called an emergency meeting Friday to discuss and vote on the allocation a $300,000 an endowment fund, which would be used to award scholarships to MSU students demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities.