No. 2 Michigan State hockey will face off against No. 1 Michigan this weekend, opening the two-game series at Yost Ice Arena before concluding it at Little Caesar’s Arena for their annual Duel in the D contest. The series will impact who wins the Big Ten regular-season title. Getting to the inside offensively will be key to the Spartans' success.
Super Bowl 60 is nearly here and Spartan fans will be watching two former MSU football stars, Kenneth Walker III and Bryce Baringer take the biggest stage in the sport this weekend.
The MSU Water Ski club's focus on bonding gives them a unique edge
The Michigan Corgi Club and 12 of its member dogs will race across the Breslin Center court in the second annual race.
Michigan State basketball is in a slump; a rough stretch of games, as head coach Tom Izzo calls it. Following its 76-73 loss to Minnesota, the Spartans look to get back on track as they face off against a hot Illinois team on Saturday.
Michigan State’s turnover-forcing identity disappeared Wednesday night, as the Spartans committed a season-high 20 turnovers in an 86-70 loss to No. 22 Maryland at the Breslin Center. Sloppy play and second-quarter struggles allowed the Terrapins to seize control, handing MSU its first back-to-back losses of the season.
The Lansing Sports Commission hosted its second annual FIERCE Women in Sports event to celebrate National Women and Girls in Sports Day. MSU Volleyball head coach Kristen Kelsay and Grand Rapids Rise head coach Cathy George were among the speakers.
Michigan State women’s basketball faces another critical test in February as the Spartans welcome No. 22 Maryland to the Breslin Center. With four ranked matchups this month, MSU continues a stretch that could define its standing in the Big Ten race. Maryland enters on a four-game losing streak but remains dangerous behind breakout guard Oluchi Okananwa and sharpshooter Yarden Garzon. The matchup also carries personal significance for senior guard Jalyn Brown, a Baltimore native, as the Spartans look to bounce back from a narrow overtime loss to Michigan.
Michigan State hockey’s senior center Charlie Stramel was named Big Ten First Star, following No. 2 MSU’s sweep of then-No.5 Penn State last weekend.
MSU is coming off just its third loss of the season, but the schedule doesn't let up with a road test at Minnesota next.
Jeremy Fears Jr. was named to the midseason watchlist for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the country's best point guard.
MSU wrestling took their first Big Ten win of the season at home against Northwestern. The Spartans held off a late rally from the Wildcats to get a 22-20 victory.
Following Michigan State’s loss to rival Michigan, students expressed frustration over missed free throws, defensive lapses and a sluggish first half. Despite a second-half comeback, fans felt MSU failed to execute in key moments.
Michigan State narrowly defeated Michigan 197.525-197.425 this afternoon at Crisler Center in a Big Ten gymnastics competition themed by the close finish of the meet in the last rotation. Excellent individual performances led to one of the most closely contested results in the last several years of this rivalry.
In the first top-15 matchup of the Michigan State–Michigan rivalry, the Spartans pushed the Wolverines to the brink in an overtime thriller at Breslin Center. A frantic final sequence and a missed half-court heave sent the game to overtime tied at 81, where Michigan finally created separation to escape with a 94-91 win. Despite the loss, MSU matched Michigan’s physicality possession for possession in a game that showcased the intensity, depth and growing national stature of the Big Ten.
No. 13 Michigan State women’s basketball welcomes No. 9 Michigan to the Breslin Center on Sunday for the first top-15 matchup between the in-state rivals. Both teams enter the contest near the top of the Big Ten standings with nearly identical resumes, combining efficient offenses with disruptive defenses that thrive on forcing turnovers. With conference title implications on the line, the rivalry meeting sets up as a tightly contested battle that could play a pivotal role in the Big Ten race.
On an outdoor rink before 74,575 fans, No. 2 Michigan State hockey battled with No. 5 Penn State. The Spartans took an early lead but responses from both sides forced overtime, where the Spartans came out with a 5-4 win. Senior forward Charlie Stramel scored the game-winning goal his first collegiate hat trick.
MSU played hard, just maybe too hard, and handed themselves an 83-71 loss to No. 3 Michigan Friday night.
Michigan State basketball fell to Michigan 83-71 in a game which saw the Spartans fail an attempt to comeback from an 18 point deficit.
With the win, Michigan State improved to 20-5-0 overall and 11-5-0 in Big Ten play, moving into second place in the conference with 33 points, one point behind No. 1 Michigan. The Spartans will close out the series Saturday at 1 p.m. at Beaver Stadium on Big Ten Network.