After leading Youngstown State University (5-5 overall) men's basketball team 37-30 at the Breslin Center at halftime, MSU (6-4 overall) defended its lead to earn another victory. A collective effort, the Spartans defeated the Penguins out in blowout fashion, 77-57.
After holding off Oral Roberts University last Saturday, the MSU men's basketball team (5-4 overall) continued a December home stand on Tuesday, hosting Youngstown State University (5-4 overall) of the Horizon League.
Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU men's basketball (5-4) takes on Youngstown State (5-4).
Three men were involved in a break-in at a residence in the Timberlake Apartment complex in East Lansing early Tuesday morning, East Lansing Police Department Sgt. Chad Pride said. Pride said the incident occurred at 3 a.m. on Tuesday and said the victim of the break-in indicated that the suspects had one weapon in their possession at the time of the crime.
Sports editor Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski talk the College Football Playoff, why Stephen can never be happy for Penn State and how MSU basketball needs more toughness.
Since Nov. 8, when Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, three bias incidents have occurred on campus, MSU Police confirm.
On Wednesday, controversial journalist and alt-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos is slated to speak at MSU.
Michigan State University plans to host an event by Milo Yiannopoulos, a demagogue whose speaking tour, the “Dangerous Faggot Tour,” has incited a rash of hate crimes and physical confrontations at numerous universities.
MSU’s hockey team is currently 4-6-1, but is heading into Big Ten Conference play with some much needed momentum after an exhibition win over USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Sunday.
MSU men’s basketball lacks consistency so far this season, which Head Coach Tom Izzo said is the team’s biggest problem at his weekly press conference.
MSU junior defensive end/tackle Malik McDowell will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft.
A Monday rally at the Capitol Building in solidarity with the Standing Rock Pipeline protests took on a different tone following the surprise Sunday night announcement that the Dakota Access Pipeline, or DAPL, would be rerouted. Despite the last-minute victory, many attended the Michigan Stands with Standing Rock event, originally intended to show solidarity on ‘eviction day,’ as protesters were told to leave their camp by Monday.
Former MSU basketball player Mateen Cleaves was released after the judge found no sufficient probable evidence in his sexual assault case.
East Lansing’s annual Winter Glow took place this past Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Winter Glow was located in Ann Street Plaza, Fountain Square and inside the East Lansing Marriott. The Winter Glow is provided by the City of East Lansing and is sponsored by the East Lansing Downtown Management Board, MSU Federal Credit Union and East Lansing Art Commission. Students and local residents gathered to enjoy live ice carving and ice sculpture walk, free carriage rides, winter barnyard, special outdoor holiday farmer's markets, heated music tents, marshmallow roastings, hot chocolate, and more.
MSU freshman forward Nick Ward was honored as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, according to a Dec. 5 press release by the conference.
After another week of college basketball, the Associated Press has updated their rankings and for the second straight week, the Spartans are unranked.
Since 2009, MSU has been working with the community of Detroit to expand MSU’s educational services.
Following MSU’s 78-69 loss on Nov. 29 against then-No. 5 Duke, head coach Tom Izzo was adamant about the performance of his freshmen players. “Yeah they’re all freshmen,” Izzo said in the postgame press conference following the loss to the Blue Devils.
MSU hosted the USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (USNTDP) in an exhibition matchup on Sunday.
In order to celebrate the holiday season, MSU returned with its 53rd annual holiday event. On Dec. 3 through Dec. 4, the arts and crafts show was held at the Union.