FOOTBALL
Connor Cook's family has Indiana ties
For MSU junior quarterback Connor Cook, the Hoosier state has more of a connection than just being the enemy on Saturday.
MEN'S SOCCER
Western Michigan will be family reunion for men's soccer on Wednesday
As the men’s soccer team (7-2-2 overall, 2-1-1 Big Ten) prepares to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (6-3-3 overall, 0-0-1 MAC) on Wednesday afternoon, they will see a lot of familiar faces on the opposing team.
FOOTBALL
Mark Dantonio says MSU football has to improve in fourth quarter play
Football head coach Mark Dantonio was at the podium Tuesday to discuss his team’s offensive inefficiency in the fourth quarter, the 100th game for his staff and the addition of recruit Tyriq Thompson to the Spartans.
SPORTS
MSU women's soccer players set goals as they near the end of their season
Three weeks remain in the women’s soccer season, and despite an unfavorable start to league play, MSU is gaining ground at just the right time.
FOOTBALL
Four takeaways from MSU football's 45-31 victory over Purdue
For a second straight week, No. 8 MSU football (5-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) nearly let a big lead slip away in the final moments of the game. A late turnover preserved the 45-31 win over Purdue, but by no means was it pretty. Here are four takeaways from this week’s MSU victory.
VOLLEYBALL
Depth huge factor for volleyball during win over Iowa
MSU (10-7 overall, 3-3 Big Ten) will have to lean on every player on its roster if they want to make a push in a tough Big Ten conference.
MEN'S SOCCER
With four conference games left, men's soccer prepares for final stretch of Big Ten season
As the men’s soccer team (7-2-2 overall, 2-1-1 Big Ten) prepares to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (6-3-3 overall, 0-0-1 MAC) on Oct. 15mr, the team can rest easy for a day having won a key game against the Wisconsin Badgers (2-8-1 overall, 0-4-0 Big Ten) 2-1 on Saturday.
FOOTBALL
MSU football will take on U-M at 3:30 p.m.
It’s official — MSU football will take on Michigan at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 25. The game will be televised on ABC.
FOOTBALL
MSU football survives late rally to defeat Purdue 45-31
No. 8 MSU football experienced deja vu on Saturday.
SPORTS
Swimming and diving enjoys warm weather during weekend outdoor meet
When the swim meet against Denison and Grand Valley was scheduled, coaches and athletes weren’t sure what to expect for an outdoor competition in mid-October. MSU lucked out this Saturday with sunny weather reaching the upper 50s, where the swimming and diving team performed in the shadow of Spartan Stadium.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball still afloat in Big Ten standings after weekend split
The volleyball team was able to stay afloat in the Big Ten standings this weekend after splitting two home games.
SPORTS
Women's soccer picks up second Big Ten victory with shutout over Purdue
MSU extended its winning streak to two games with a 2-0 victory over Purdue on Saturday night.The Spartans (8-5-1 overall, 2-5-1 Big Ten) rolled past the Boilermakers and won back-to-back games for the first time in over a month.Familiar faces lifted the Spartans to the victory, with freshman forward
SPORTS
Field hockey falls to Ball State on the road, 2-1
No. 20 MSU field hockey will head back to East Lansing with a bitter taste in its mouth.
FOOTBALL
MSU football remains No. 8 in latest AP Poll
MSU football remained No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll and moved up two spots to No. 6 in Amway Coaches Poll after beating Purdue, 45-31, on Saturday.
VOLLEYBALL
Clad in pink, volleyball sweeps Iowa at Jenison Field House
Perhaps the new uniforms bought new energy to the Spartans, who adorned pink jerseys Saturday night instead of the customary home white ones as part of their annual Breast Cancer Awareness game.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer defeats Wisconsin at home, 2-1
The men's soccer team (7-2-2 overall, 2-1-1 Big Ten) defeated the Wisconsin Badgers (2-8-1 overall, 0-4-0 Big Ten) 2-1 on a sunny day in DeMartin Stadium. The win was the only win of the season for the Spartans that wasn't a shutout victory.
FOOTBALL
MSU football sees second consecutive lackluster finish in win over Purdue, 45-31
No. 8 MSU football experienced deja vu on Saturday.
SPORTS
Field hockey falls below .500 in Big Ten play after road loss to Indiana
No. 20 MSU field hockey (7-5, 2-3 Big Ten) dropped a pivotal conference game on Saturday afternoon.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball falls to Nebraska at home, 3-1
It was too little too late for the Spartans, who waited until they were down two sets to play their best volleyball.
FOOTBALL
MSU football will look to continue winning streak against Purdue on Saturday
Following this past Saturday’s 27-22 victory over No. 21 Nebraska, junior quarterback Connor Cook said all wins count as one.