Spartans upset Hawkeyes in Big Ten opener
The Big Ten opener, as well a top 25 match-up, was another big game for the Spartans in their Sunday afternoon matchup. The No. 21 Michigan State Spartans upset the #16 Iowa Hawkeyes, 84-70.
The Big Ten opener, as well a top 25 match-up, was another big game for the Spartans in their Sunday afternoon matchup. The No. 21 Michigan State Spartans upset the #16 Iowa Hawkeyes, 84-70.
Even with a below-average shooting game, the Spartans (11-2) routed Northern Illinois (7-6) at the Breslin Center, 88-60.
MSU coach Mark Dantonio announced during his news conference Friday that redshirt junior Brian Lewerke will start against Oregon at noon PST on New Year's Eve.
Documents obtained by reporter Alexandra Ilitch show other individuals — not just former MSU dean William Strampel — were made aware of new guidelines put into place following the 2014 Amanda Thomashow Title IX investigation into ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's medical practices.
“People are going to turn on the TV to watch Michigan State play Oregon because of the past two games — very close games,” Dantonio said
As the bowl season continues, Michigan State (7-5, 5-4 in Big Ten) is part of the fun, facing off against Oregon (8-4, 5-4 in Pac-12) in the Redbox Bowl
Brian Lewerke didn’t make it clear whether or not he’ll play against Oregon in the Redbox Bowl after practice Thursday, but his shoulder injury feels better.
Michigan State (10-2, 2-0 B1G) did not reach the same dazzling heights as they did against Green Bay on Sunday, but maintained a comfortable victory margin Friday night inside Breslin Center over instate rival Oakland (4-9, 0-0 Horizon), 99-69.
Governor Rick Snyder appointed Nancy Schlichting — the former CEO of the Henry Ford Health System — to the MSU Board of Trustees. She will replace former Trustee George Perles, who recently resigned due to health issues.
In an update on the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation into MSU’s handling of reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, Special Prosecutor William Forsyth said MSU redacted or withheld documents, made false public statements and was overall primarily concerned about its image and reputation.
During the early national signing day Wednesday, Michigan State football signed 20 players that’s 28th-nationally ranked and seventh in the Big Ten, according to 247Sports.
In Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio’s 12 years in East Lansing, he believes this might be his best offensive line class yet.
During Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio's national early signing day conference Wednesday, Dantonio said Layne will skip the Spartans' (7-5, 5-4 in Big Ten) matchup against Oregon (8-4, 5-4 in Pac-12).
Multiple student groups met with Governor Rick Snyder's Chief of Staff Dick Posthumus on Monday to discuss the upcoming appointment to the MSU Board of Trustees. At the meeting, Posthumus indicated that a final decision will likely be made within the coming week.
The Michigan Court of Appeals will review the Ingham County sentencing appeal of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
The Michigan State men's basketball team beat Green Bay 104-83 Sunday night. Here are three takeaways from the game.
Green Bay was able to match MSU’s tempo shot-for-shot through much of the first half, but two big scoring runs made the game ugly quick as the Spartans (9-2) disposed of the Horizon League Phoenix (6-6) at the Breslin Center on Sunday, 104-83.
At the final Board of Trustees meeting of the semester, the board approved multiple on-campus projects and said goodbye to Trustees Brian Breslin and Mitch Lyons, who will be replaced by recently elected Trustees Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay at the January meeting.
Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne is declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft.
Survivors of ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, their families and other members of the community addressed the MSU Board of Trustees during their final meeting of the semester. In response to their calls to reopen the recently closed Healing and Assistance Fund, Interim President John Engler and members of the board took no action on the fund at the meeting.