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BASKETBALL

Payback, pride on team's mind for Friday

To avenge its Sunday loss to Ohio State, the MSU men’s basketball team doesn’t have to look any farther than — well, Indianapolis. The Spartans have their chance at revenge for the 63-54 collapse they suffered in Columbus this weekend as the Spartans (24-7 overall, 12-6 Big Ten) face the Buckeyes (19-12, 10-8) for the second time in a week.

COMMENTARY

Waterboarding contradicts U.S. ideals, intent

President Bush’s veto of a bill banning waterboarding last week emphasized the flexible morals and hypocrisy of his administration. Bush said Saturday that he vetoed the legislation — which would limit CIA interrogations to the 19 techniques permitted in the Army Field Manual — because it would ban practices that have prevented attacks.

COMMENTARY

East Village won't displace students, will be affordable

The State News story “Project plan might displace half of East Village residents” (SN 2/27) included incomplete information and one inaccuracy we wish to correct. East Village will allow more students to reside closer to campus at a rent rate students can afford.

NEWS

Police Brief 03/08/08

Various items valued at $5,939 were reported stolen from a Hubbard Hall dorm room between 3 and 4 a.m. Feb. 29, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

BASKETBALL

Dropping the ball

Any type of momentum going into the Big Ten Tournament has been shattered. The MSU men’s basketball team tripped and fell down the stretch as Ohio State pulled the rug from underneath the Spartans’ feet, snatching a 63-54 victory Sunday afternoon at Value City Arena in Columbus.

BASKETBALL

Out of step

After defeating Illinois twice in the regular season, the MSU women’s basketball team failed to do it when it mattered the most. Illinois defeated MSU 55-41 on Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Spartans now have to wait to hear their post-season fate, hoping for an NCAA Tournament bid.

BASKETBALL

Desperate and hungry, OSU wanted it more

The Spartans went to Columbus riding a wave. It may have been closer to a ripple than a tidal wave, but a throttling of Indiana and a strong road win at Illinois qualified as steps forward for the Spartans.