Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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BASKETBALL

Injuries make for ‘tough week’ for MSU

As soon as she heard the question, asking to sum up a week that saw two of her top players lost for the season with major injuries, Suzy Merchant sighed, closed her eyes and shook her head. “It was a rough week. It was probably the roughest week I’ve had in a long time,” Merchant said.

COMMENTARY

Twitter promotes class engagement

A few years ago, the social networking website Twitter gained popularity among citizens around the world. Although the 140-character posts, or “tweets,” the website prides itself on usually are used by students for recreational use, the website also is used by professors at MSU for educational purposes and many students who have not done so already should consider making a Twitter account for networking purposes.

COMMENTARY

Why I’m voting for my sisters

Likely, you’ve already decided who it is you’re voting for tomorrow, and my following words aren’t aimed at swaying you one way or another. I write only to explain why I’ve decided to vote for my sisters.

FOOTBALL

Column: MSU, referees both at fault in loss to No. 21 Nebraska

Allow me to set the scene. Junior cornerback Darqueze Dennard had just made a miraculous play to keep the ball out of the hands of Nebraska wideout Kenny Bell, forcing the No. 21 Cornhuskers to try a 37-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. Spartan Stadium erupted as the ball fell to earth, but hushed just seconds later, as a yellow piece of laundry did too.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball upsets No. 4 Nebraska to sweep weekend

Some might consider it sweet revenge for a loss on the gridiron. Others might say it was a stroke of luck, albeit one of great triumph. But regardless of the phrasing, the MSU volleyball team defeated No. 4 Nebraska in a thriller on Saturday at Jenison Field House. And, for what it’s worth, it certainly serves as head coach Cathy George and the team’s signature victory of the season.

FOOTBALL

Stunned

It happened again. For the fourth time this year, the MSU football team (5-5 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) had its heart ripped out in the game’s final minute, with the latest gut-wrenching loss coming at the hands of No. 21 Nebraska (7-2, 4-1). The Cornhuskers stunned the Spartans 28-24 after junior quarterback Taylor Martinez found sophomore receiver Jamal Turner for a 5-yard touchdown pass with six seconds remaining.