ICE HOCKEY
Icers sweep weekend matchup with U-M, take first in CCHA
It might have seemed like the MSU hockey team won the Stanley Cup on Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.
SPORTS
7-0 victory advances field hockey in NCAA tournament
The No. 6 MSU field hockey team breezed to a 7-0 victory against Delaware in NCAA Tournament first round action Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Spartans become bowl eligible with 40-37 win against Purdue
West Lafayette, Ind. — For the first time this season, the MSU football team won a game it probably shouldn’t have — and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans break winless streak against U-M, edge Wolverines 3-2
Those who came to Yost Ice Arena Friday night hoping to witness an on-ice brawl or see some extra chippiness after the whistle didn’t get what they were wishing for.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 10 Spartans drop season opener to Dayton
The No. 10 MSU women’s basketball team didn’t open its season the way it planned, losing 77-74 to Dayton on Friday at University of Dayton Arena.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans open season with 97-58 win over Florida Gulf Coast
After two exhibition games in which it was short-handed, the No. 2 MSU men’s basketball team finally had its full roster in uniform in Friday’s season opener.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer ends season with 1-0 loss to Santa Clara
The MSU women’s soccer team lost 1-0 in overtime to Santa Clara Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, ending the Spartans season.
NEWS
Police brief 11/13/09
An MSU instructor who is being tried on three counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct was released from jail at about 10 a.m. Thursday.
NEWS
Police look for bus, evidence associated with death of MSU student
Police are searching for a bus that might have dragged an MSU student to his death last week near Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
NEWS
The human sacrifice
Students, staff and faculty found out two weeks ago who could become the latest casualties of MSU’s budget crisis. Now, those people are looking for answers on how to cope with their grim forecasts and move forward as the fate of their positions remains in the air.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans to face premier program in NCAA 1st round
Santa Clara is one of the all-time great women’s soccer programs, boasting a storied history that includes 20 NCAA Tournament appearances and 27 winning seasons.
SPORTS
Final Four journey begins vs. familiar foe
Despite having to travel to Virginia and face a difficult road to the Final Four, the No. 6 MSU field hockey team was in good spirits this week as it prepared for Saturday’s NCAA first round match against No. 11 Delaware.
ICE HOCKEY
Repairing a reputation
A split-second decision changed everything. Corey Tropp forever could be remembered for his violent slashing incident against Michigan’s Steve Kampfer last season, which resulted in a season-ending suspension.
MSU
Speaker proposes slowing climate change through energy efficiency
In an effort to shed light on the growing concern and research for climate change, the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station is holding a yearlong distinguished lecture series called Bioeconomy and Climate Change.
MICHIGAN
Granholm works to bring Promise back to students
Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Thursday during a conference call she will visit MSU next Wednesday as part of her efforts to bring back the Michigan Promise Scholarship.
MSU
ROTC members honor, remember veterans
The names of those who have graduated from MSU and died in battle are listed on the walls of the MSU Alumni Chapel, which became a gathering place for hundreds who honored veterans Thursday.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans beat Wildcats in Big Ten tourney
The MSU men’s soccer team is on its way to defending its Big Ten Tournament crown.
FOOTBALL
Spartans hope to improve performance in road games
The MSU football team’s defense hasn’t been the same this season when waking up on game days in a place other than the Kellogg Center.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans open 2009 in Jefferson's hometown
Suzy Merchant’s schedule is no accident. Scheduling games in Dayton, Ohio, Detroit and Grand Rapids, in nonconference play was no mistake — those cities just happen to be the home area for three of her four senior captains.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU remains calm through stretch
The MSU volleyball team isn’t showing any signs of distress as it prepares for two pivotal matches this weekend.