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BASKETBALL

Spartans' 'unselfishness' results in dominant win over UMKC

In an 89-54 win over UMKC on Monday at Breslin Center, there was plenty for MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo to be pleased with. However, one thing in particular stuck out to Izzo, and it’s something he has seen often 12 games into the season. “Maybe the best part for me has been the unselfishness of this team,” Izzo said.

NEWS

Trial against man accused of killing MSU student continues

Michigan State police Lt. Shawn Loughrige remembered Lansing resident Benjamin French crying tears of remorse when asked about the March 2010 death of MSU student Darren Brown in a September 2010 interview. During the interview, French told Loughrige he and alleged coconspirator David Marion Jr.

NEWS

Governor passes bill legalizing fireworks

Michiganians now will be able to ring in 2012 with more bangs and booms. On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill legalizing all types of fireworks in Michigan, ending a longstanding ban against projectile fireworks and explosive such as firecrackers.

VOLLEYBALL

Rathje named Third-Team All-American

The awards keep rolling in for MSU volleyball senior outside hitter” Jenilee Rathje”:http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-volley/mtt/rathje_jenilee00.html, who was named an AVCA third team All-American on Tuesday. Rathje’s selection makes her the ninth All-American in MSU history and she becomes the first top-three team selection since Ashley Schatzle in 2007 — Rathje’s freshman year. In her final season with the team, Rathje led the Spartans in kills with 505, a career best which also was good enough for third in the Big Ten and in the top 25 in the nation.

NEWS

Evidence examined in murder trial

As Crime Scene Investigatore Phillip Mardonput on latex gloves and approached the jury, he held up a bullet casing from the gun that is believed to have killed 23-year-old Owen Goodenow on March 25, 2010.

BASKETBALL

Men's basketball tops No. 22 Gonzaga, 74-67

The MSU men’s basketball team won Saturday night at No. 22 Gonzaga, 74-67. The Spartans (8-2) received a career-high 34 points from senior forward Draymond Green to to propel them over the Bulldogs (5-2). Green also grabbed two rebounds, nabbed three steals and dished out three assists.