FEATURES

MSU wrestler uses bond with high school coach to improve, inspire

Chase Michaelson

March 19, 2018

True freshman Rayvon Foley competed March 15 at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland and lost two minor decisions to seeded and experienced opponents. This came after Foley finished seventh in the Big Ten Championships. Though Bill Petoskey is no longer Foley's coach and is an adamant University of Michigan fan, he sports green-and-white in support of Foley at his matches.

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Like jump shots against Syracuse, men's hoops' season comes up short

Michael Duke

March 19, 2018

DETROIT — The men’s basketball team did almost everything right in its two-point loss to No. 11 seed Syracuse in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday. The one thing the Spartans didn’t do right costs them a chance to play Duke in the Sweet 16. 

SPORTS

Injured women's gymnastics finish fifth at Big Five Meet

Xavier Mattison

March 19, 2018

Despite strong efforts, the women's gymnastics team came in fifth place Saturday at the Big Five Meet.

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WATCH: Izzo, players react to second round loss to Syracuse

Casey Harrison

March 18, 2018

DETROIT — Watch head coach Tom Izzo and MSU players react to their 55-53 loss to eleventh-seeded Syracuse in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

BASEBALL

Niagara University beats baseball to split four-game series

Xavier Mattison

March 18, 2018

Niagara University beat baseball in the last of their four game series, 12-10, ending the series with a 2--2 split.

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Men's basketball ousted by Syracuse, fails to advance to Sweet 16

Casey Harrison

March 18, 2018

DETROIT — Against a unique defensive scheme, shots just wouldn't fall for the Spartans.

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WATCH: The State News and The Daily Orange preview Sunday's game

Casey Harrison

March 18, 2018

DETROIT — Watch men's basketball beat reporter Casey Harrison and The Daily Orange men's basketball beat reporters Matthew Gutierrez and Tomer Langer preview MSU's second round game against Syracuse.

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Parking, weather before men's basketball's game against Syracuse

Michael Duke

March 18, 2018

DETROIT — Parking near Little Caesars Arena won't be as hard to find Sunday for NCAA Tournament second round games like it was on St. Patrick's Day, but Downtown Detroit will be busy nonetheless, so here's some assistance.

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Preview: Sunday's game showcases battle between Hall of Fame coaches

Casey Harrison

March 17, 2018

DETROIT — In a battle for a berth in the Sweet Sixteen, only one Hall of Fame coach will emerge from Little Caesars Arena.

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WATCH: Fans talk having NCAA Tournament at Little Caesars Arena

Michael Duke

March 17, 2018

DETROIT — Spartan fans from all over filled Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Friday in the men's basketball teams' NCAA Tournament first round win over the Bucknell Bison.

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Fans enjoy first round of NCAA Tourney at Detroit restaurants, bars

Joshua Chung

March 17, 2018

DETROIT — As Little Caesars Arena is brought in numerous college basketball fans from all around the country, but many still enjoy a nice drink or two with family and friends at the local restaurants and bars.

BASEBALL

Baseball falls to Niagara University in game two of weekend series

Xavier Mattison

March 17, 2018

The Spartans fell 3-2 to Niagara University in the second home game of the season Friday at McLane Baseball Stadium. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Tickets for men's basketball's second round game going for $150

Jonathan LeBlanc

March 17, 2018

After men's basketball's first round win over No. 14 seed Bucknell Friday night, fans still can purchase tickets to see the Spartans in the second round. However, they may have to fork over a decent chunk of change.

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Hoops notes: Bridges' aggressive play propels Spartans over Bucknell

Michael Duke

March 17, 2018

DETROIT — Men's basketball and Bucknell traded blows back-and-forth in their NCAA first round game Friday, and the game looked like it was going to go down to the wire — that was until Miles Bridges took over.

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Langford delivers key performance in win against Bucknell

Casey Harrison

March 17, 2018

DETROIT — MSU guard Joshua Langford says you can’t lose something if it never disappeared.

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WATCH: Players' reactions from men's basketball's win over Bucknell

Casey Harrison

March 17, 2018

DETROIT — Watch sophomores Miles Bridges, Joshua Langford, Nick Ward and freshman Xavier Tillman talk about men's basketball's 82-78 win over Bucknell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Men's basketball holds off Bucknell thanks to Bridges' 29 points

Michael Duke

March 16, 2018

DETROIT — Home court advantage proved to be a bigger factor than rust for the Spartans in their first round matchup against Bucknell at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. 

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Spartan fans gather at The Fillmore to get ready for NCAA Tournament

Kara Keating

March 16, 2018

DETROIT — In downtown Detroit, Spartan fans dominated the streets of Woodward Avenue. 

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Parking, weather before men's basketball's game against Bucknell

Casey Harrison

March 16, 2018

DETROIT — Olympia Entertainment operates 32 facilities within The District Detroit near Midtown all within a 10-minute walk of the arena, according to the Detroit Red Wings official website.

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Preview: Men's hoops begins NCAA Tourney against senior-heavy Bucknell

Michael Duke

March 16, 2018

DETROIT — For their NCAA Tournament opener, the No. 3 seeded Spartans (29-4 overall) in the Midwest region will head to Little Caesars Arena for the second time this season and play Bucknell for just the second time in school history.