MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo says program is in "uncharted waters" despite exhibition win to SVSU
After defeating Saginaw Valley State University 87-77, the MSU men's basketball team is still 0-0.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: MSU defeats SVSU for second exhibition win
For the Spartans, the starting five was unchanged with only one freshman, forward Miles Bridges, featured in it.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
HALFTIME: Spartans leading SVSU in second exhibition, 42-28
The Breslin Center was rocking once again with the Izzone as the MSU basketball team continued its exhibition season, hosting nearby Saginaw Valley State University. For the Spartans, the starting five was unchanged with only one freshman, forward Miles Bridges, featured in it.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey incorporates yoga into practice to prep for Michigan Tech
When MSU hockey head coach Tom Anastos walked into his weekly press conference, he mentioned his team’s morale was high. After its first win against the Princeton University Tigers last Friday, it was a natural reaction.
SPORTS
Junior linebacker Chris Frey cleared after hit to the head against U-M
Junior linebacker Chris Frey charged up the field pursuing University of Michigan punt returner Jabrill Peppers in the second quarter.
SPORTS
Spartan field hockey team looks to upset U-M in first round of Big Ten Tournament
To finish off the regular season, the MSU field hockey team dropped its last two games against a ranked Northwestern and Stanford team 4-3 and 3-2 respectively.
FOOTBALL
Takeaways from Mark Dantonio's recap against Michigan and preview of Illinois
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio is still searching for the answers to his team’s 2-6 record.
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast 18: Why does MSU pick when it shows up?
State News football writer Stephen Olschanski rants about MSU's picking and choosing when to show up in the wake of an improved performance against Michigan.
SPORTS
MSU ranked No. 12 in AP preseason poll
The Associated Press rolled out it’s preseason top 25 basketball poll. This year, Izzo and the MSU Spartans clocked in at No. 12 in the poll. Right behind Big Ten conference mates Wisconsin and Indiana, ranked at No. 9 and No. 11 respectively.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU builds confidence in string of firsts against Princeton
MSU finally cracked the win column Friday night, as the Spartans beat up on the Princeton Tigers, 6-2 to improve to 1-4 this season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Following 33-point performance, freshman Bridges has more to show
As MSU jostled with Northwood for control of Thursday night's exhibition game, an eerie aura descended on the Breslin Center.
SPORTS
No. 10 Northwestern rallies back to defeat MSU, 4-3
On a beautiful Friday afternoon in East Lansing, the Michigan State Spartans Field Hockey team fell 3-4 to the No.10 Northwestern Wildcats in the annual “Pink Game” to support breast cancer awareness at Ralph Young Field.
FOOTBALL
MSU left points on the field against U-M
Facing fourth and goal from the two-yard line MSU called its fourth run play in a row. And just like the first three, the last LJ Scott run ended with him spilled to the turf well short of the end zone.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans lose 2-1 to No. 10 Indiana, clinch home playoff game
A lot more than bragging rights was on the line as the No. 13 MSU men’s soccer team travelled to No. 10 Indiana for the final regular season soccer game of the season.
FOOTBALL
Redshirt-freshman quarterback Brian Lewerke suffers season-ending injury
Redshirt-freshman quarterback Brian Lewerke, who started two games and has appeared in four total for MSU, will miss the remainder of the season with a broken tibia.
FOOTBALL
Spartan missed opportunities lead to 32-23 loss to U-M, still prevent predicted blowout
Playing into how the loss against the University of Michigan went Saturday, the lights above head coach Mark Dantonio shut off during his post-game press conference.
FOOTBALL
Takeaways, grades and game balls from MSU's loss to the Wolverines
The MSU football team (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) dropped their sixth straight loss –– this one arguably the most devastating as No. 2 Michigan (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) came into Spartan Stadium and left with a 32-23 victory, taking the Paul Bunyan trophy back to Ann Arbor with them.
FOOTBALL
VIDEO: Post-game analysis of No. 2 U-M at MSU
The State News football beat writers break down MSU's 32-23 loss to No. 2 U-M.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartan volleyball improves to 7-4 in Big Ten play, sweep Hoosiers
No. 15 MSU volleyball team went on the road Friday and earned a win against Indiana in three sets. This is the 14th sweep of the season for the Spartans, and it allows them to add another win to their conference record, now 7-4 in Big Ten play.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Spartans fall to U-M 32-23 in battle for Paul Bunyan
In a rivalry contest that has been in the favor of the MSU Spartans for seven of the last eight meeting, they welcomed the Michigan Wolverines to Spartan Stadium for a noon matchup.