FOOTBALL
Junior safety Montae Nicholson to declare for NFL draft
According to multiple reports, junior safety Montae Nicholson will forego his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: Comeback complete, MSU down 13 at half beats Minnesota in OT 75-74
MSU improves to 9-5 overall against Minnesota (12-2 overall) after a thriller in the land of 10,000 lakes, beating the Golden Gophers in overtime, 75-74. The Spartans trailed by 13 at the half after shooting just 10-29 from the field, for 34.5 percent. The Golden Gophers however, had two players, freshman guard Amir Coffey and sophomore guard Dupree McBrayer, in double digit scoring at the half.
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HALFTIME: Poor shooting leads to double digit deficit
In MSU men's basketball Big Ten home opener against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Spartans trail by 13 points at the end of the first half, 39-26. The Spartans featured a new faced lineup against the Golden Gophers.
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Live Blog: MSU (8-5 overall) at Minnesota (12-1 overall)
Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU men's basketball (8-5 overall) takes on the University of Minnesota (12-1 overall) to kick off Big Ten play.
MSU
Nearly 60 women have come forward with allegations against ex-MSU doctor
MSU is shrouded in a national sexual assault controversy after nearly 60 women have come forward against ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar
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Ward scores career-high in first start, boosts MSU's defensive output
After a night in which freshman forward Nick Ward earned his first ever start at the collegiate level, his thoughts were humble and modest after the game. “I was ecstatic,” Ward said.
MICHIGAN
U-M wide receiver Grant Perry charged with sexual assault in E.L.
University of Michigan wide receiver Grant Perry was arraigned on sexual assault and resisting arrest charges in East Lansing Wednesday, according to a press release. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Oct. 15 in front of Lou and Harry’s.
MICHIGAN
Famous E.L. resident, "Willie the Can Man" remembered by MSU community
Wilson Brown, a former homeless man known throughout East Lansing for his generosity and vibrant personality, died Tuesday of cancer at age 56, the Lansing State Journal reports.
MICHIGAN
Snyder makes new first-time MIP law official
Governor Rick Snyder signed Bills 332-333 into law Wednesday, reclassifying the first Minor in Possession offense, or MIP, as a civil infraction rather than a misdemeanor.
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FINAL: Ward scores career-high in double-digit win against Oakland
A buzzer-beating triple from Oakland University freshman guard Brailen Neely cut the Spartan lead down to two points heading into halftime. It propelled a visibly angry Tom Izzo and the Spartans to a 77-65 victory.
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HALFTIME: Spartans hold on to narrow lead against Golden Grizzlies to start second half
The Spartans were looking for redemption after falling to Northeastern University in fashion action on Sunday.
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Live Blog: MSU basketball vs. Oakland University
Follow along with The State News and its MSU men's basketball writer, Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski, as MSU (7-5 overall) takes on Oakland University (9-2 overall) Please send them your thoughts, comments and questions about tonight's game.
COMMENTARY
Letter: An Open Letter to Todd Heywood and Everyone Else Obsessed with Milo
This letter is in response to City Pulse, Todd Heywood and his article titled “Milo fallout.” Heywood’s piece was in reference to Breitbart News Senior Editor Milo Yiannopoulos and his visit to MSU on Dec. 7.
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Mental lapses hurt the Spartans in their loss against Northeastern
After the conclusion of finals week, MSU men’s basketball (7-5 overall) appeared to still be in a mental funk.
MICHIGAN
Protest at Capitol Building held to influence Electoral College vote
Protesters gathered at the Michigan State Capitol Monday in a show of opposition to Donald Trump, imploring Michigan’s Electoral College to reject the President-elect.
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MSU basketball's lack of upperclassmen help, toughness lead to upset loss to Northeastern
With 5:33 left in regulation, the contest was still up in the air — the MSU men's basketball team trailing 64-59 to a Northeastern squad looking to claw its way to its sixth win of the season. Ball in hand, fifth-year senior Eron Harris took a shot from downtown to try and pull the Spartans within striking distance.
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FINAL: Spartans stunned by Northeastern, fall 81-73
After being outshot, outrebounded and outscored by the Northeastern University in the first half, the MSU men's basketball team were unable to overcome a four-point halftime deficit and fell to the Huskies in stunning fashion by a final score of [score].
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HALFTIME: Northeastern up on the Spartans through first half
Fresh off final exams, the MSU men's basketball team hosted Northeastern University (5-5 overall) for the first-ever meeting at the Breslin Center Sunday evening.
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Live Blog: MSU men's basketball (7-4 overall) vs. Northeastern (5-5 overall)
Follow along with The State News and their MSU men's basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU (7-4 overall) plays the Northeastern Huskies (5-5 overall). Please send them your thoughts, comments and questions about tonight's game.
ICE HOCKEY
FINAL: MSU hockey falls to Northeastern after faltering on special teams
The Spartans hoped to rebound from a series sweep by Minnesota when they faced Northeastern (5-7-4, 1-6-2 HEA) on Sunday, but had no match for the Huskies’ senior forward Zach Aston-Reese as the Spartans were defeated 6-2.