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ICE HOCKEY

Grit and goaltending carry MSU hockey past UConn

Audrey Dayton
March 26, 2026

Michigan State hockey was backed by an excellent goaltending performance from Trey Augustine, paired resiliency to take a 2-1 win over UConn. MSU took five penalties throughout the game, but responded with successful kills and executed goals. The Spartans advance to the final round of regionals in the NCAA Tournament and will face Wisconsin for a chance at advancing to the Frozen Four.

ICE HOCKEY

By the Numbers: Breaking down MSU hockey vs. UConn

Audrey Dayton
March 24, 2026

While numbers will never fully encompass a team or player, they can still provide insight into Michigan State hockey’s upcoming contest against UConn. MSU holds a better scoring offense and defense compared to the Huskies, with its top line generating more goals and points. However, UConn blocks far more shots than the Spartans with a tight defensive zone. The goaltenders are neck and neck, with Trey Augustine holding a narrow edge statistically. The No. 1-seeded Spartans are set to face the No. 4 Huskies in the Worcester Regional, the first rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Puck drop is set for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at DCU Arena. 

SPORTS

MSU and UConn set to battle on ice and hardwood in consecutive days

Tyler Gaylord
March 24, 2026

Michigan State finds itself in a rare position this week with both its hockey and men's basketball programs alive in their respective NCAA Tournaments — facing the same opponent. The Spartans take on UConn on Thursday in the NCAA Regional before turning around and facing the Huskies again in the Sweet 16 on Friday, with a National Championship still within reach in both.

ICE HOCKEY

Staying true to itself will drive MSU hockey’s postseason

Audrey Dayton
March 24, 2026

Michigan State hockey doesn’t need a superhero in the NCAA Tournament; it needs a team that stays true to its identity. It needs veteran leadership, seniors who have felt the sting of single-elimination games. It needs the 11 freshmen who spread enthusiasm at the rink, and have harnessed that under pressure. And it needs a team that’s hungry to win. Coach Adam Nightingale is only asking his team to be itself.

ICE HOCKEY

Scouting the region: No. 1 seed MSU hockey to open Worcester Regional

Audrey Dayton
March 24, 2026

Michigan State hockey, the No. 1 seed in the Worcester Regional, will open NCAA Tournament play against the No. 4 UConn Huskies on Thursday, with the winner facing either Dartmouth Big Green or Wisconsin Badgers. Spartans forward Nightingale highlighted the challenge ahead, saying, “It's not easy to make this tournament… whoever you're going to play, you're going to play a good team.”

SPORTS

MSU sports push forward in spring postseason competitions

The State News Sports Desk
March 23, 2026

Michigan State’s spring sports teams are in full postseason swing with men’s basketball reaching the Sweet 16, hockey and gymnastics competing in the NCAA Tournament and other programs like tennis, golf and track posting standout performances. While some teams like softball and women’s tennis faced setbacks, several Spartans set records and achieved season-best marks, highlighting a strong overall showing across the athletic department.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women’s basketball season ends in Round of 32

Tyler Gaylord
March 23, 2026

Michigan State's women's basketball team delivered its best half of basketball in months, only to watch it slip away. A 42-37 halftime lead over No. 4 Oklahoma couldn't survive a third-quarter collapse, ending the Spartans' season in the Round of 32 and leaving the program one win short of its first Sweet 16 since 2009.