FOOTBALL
Bell carries Spartans to 26-10 victory over Minnesota; team earns bowl eligibility
A record-setting performance by junior running back Le’Veon Bell and a lockdown performance from the Spartans defense has MSU back in postseason play.
FOOTBALL
Halftime: Spartans use late Fowler touchdown to take 13-7 lead over Minnesota
After a season of tough breaks, the Spartans finally got one to go their way, using an odd bounce to take a halftime lead. A pass deflected off the hands of sophomore receiver Tony Lippett into the hands of junior receiver Bennie Fowler for a 41-yard go-ahead touchdown to give the MSU football team (5-6 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) a 13-7 lead over Minnesota (6-5, 2-5) at the end of the first half.
BASKETBALL
No. 15 Spartans win ugly game against Oakland 70-52
When Tom Izzo and Greg Kampe stepped to the podium for their postgame press conferences, both coaches did so in the exact same manner. With a grimace, a heavy sigh, and nearly identical opening statements: that they had just finished the worst basketball game between MSU and Oakland that either coach had ever seen.
BASKETBALL
Despite momentary injury, Appling answers call in win against Oakland
It was one of the scariest moments of Keith Appling’s life, if only for a moment.
BASKETBALL
Denzel Valentine collects double-double as No. 15 Spartans top Oakland 70-52
For Denzel Valentine, it was a matchup more than 18 years in the making. And the freshman guard certainly didn’t disappoint.
BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball leads Oakland 34-21 at halftime
It took a few minutes for the Spartans to hit their stride, but midway through the first half the MSU men’s basketball team (3-1) took control, heading into the locker room leading Oakland (2-3) 34-21 at the end of the first half.
FOOTBALL
Bowl or Bust
There’s no questioning the importance behind the MSU football team’s (5-6 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) final regular season game at Minnesota (6-5, 2-5) Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Receiving corps showing signs of improvement, confidence heading into Minnesota matchup
Although the MSU football team (5-6 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) approaches Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-5, 2-5) with its back against the wall, wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel is proud of the improvements made by his position group.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball thankful after 67-35 drubbing of Albany
The MSU women’s basketball team (4-0) can fully enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner after defeating Albany (2-2) 67-35 Wednesday night.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team defeated by Michigan, still retains State Pride Flag
Earlier this season, the Spartans swept Michigan in Ann Arbor in convincing fashion. On Wednesday night, however, the tables were turned, as the Wolverines (22-11 overall, 10-9 Big Ten) swept the Spartans (23-8, 11-8) on Senior Night, in front of a record breaking crowd at Jenison Field House of 5,059.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball tops Albany 67-35
The MSU women’s basketball team (4-0) took care of business once again as they downed Albany 67-35 on Wednesday night. Four Spartans were in double figures, but junior guard Klarissa Bell led the way for them by scoring 19 points and dishing out five assists.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU guard Gary Harris expected to be out 2-3 weeks
The biggest scare the MSU men’s basketball team (3-1) received Tuesday wasn’t from a closer-than-expected game against Boise State (3-1), but from “a shoulder injury to star freshman guard Gary Harris in the game’s opening minute.
BASKETBALL
Harris out indefinitely with shoulder injury
Harris’ shoulder was popped out when he was hit hard on a moving screen that MSU head coach Tom Izzo said was illegal and will result in an MRI Wednesday morning. “Harris is not good,” Izzo said. Don’t know what it is yet. He’ll have an MRI (today), but he’ll be out for a while.
BASKETBALL
Appling helps No. 15 Spartans survive scare, top Boise State 74-70
With 24 seconds left in Tuesday night’s game against Boise State and clinging to a two-point lead, MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo called timeout. During the break, Izzo turned to Keith Appling, who had spent the previous 39 minutes and 26 seconds running up and down the Breslin Center floor.
MSU
Bars get ready for Thanksgiving rush
When marketing senior Jeff Lough heads home to Marshall, Mich., for Thanksgiving break, one of the events he’s looking forward to the most is happening before the actual holiday occurs. “Thanksgiving eve,” a night known for its heavy bar and restaurant traffic, serves as a time for students who return home to reunite with hometown friends and catch up as the holiday season officially kicks off.
NEWS
Giving thanks, giving back
As a widow of about seven years with grown children who can’t always visit, Juanita Harrison often is alone. But frequently being alone doesn’t make Harrison immune to the onset of loneliness she experiences when it comes to spending the holidays by herself, sometimes unable to make herself any sort of holiday meal.
SPORTS
Maryland, Rutgers new additions to Big Ten
He might not have been as quick to the draw as he would have liked, but Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany was excited to announce Rutgers as the 14th member of the Big Ten Conference on Tuesday.
MICHIGAN
Bars get ready for Thanksgiving rush
When marketing senior Jeff Lough heads home to Marshall, Mich., for Thanksgiving break, one of the events he’s looking forward to the most is happening before the actual holiday occurs.
BASKETBALL
No. 15 Spartans survive major scare, top Boise State 74-70
The No. 15 MSU men’s basketball team (3-1 overall) barely escaped with a win over Boise State (3-1), 74-70 at Breslin Center Tuesday night.