SOCCER
Men's soccer beats U-M, brings home rivalry trophy
The Big Bear Trophy is back in East Lansing following the MSU men’s soccer team’s 1-0 win against Michigan.
FOOTBALL
Passing game inept against Nebraska
Lincoln, NE — Eighty-six yards and a completion percentage of just over 40 wasn’t going to get it done against No.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey tops Robert Morris 5-2
It wasn’t pretty, but the MSU hockey team did what it took to get the job done on its home ice. Despite MSU racking up 12 penalties, sophomore forward Greg Wolfe led the way with two goals and an assist, as the Spartans got the most out of their offensive depth and would overpower Robert Morris, 5-2, Friday night at Munn Ice Arena. “Our whole team did a really good job of blocking shots and clearing pucks on the penalty kill,” Wolfe said.
FOOTBALL
MSU fails to capitalize on opportunities, falls to Nebraska 24-3
The No. 9 MSU football team (6-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) was handed its first loss of the Big Ten season Saturday, going down, 24-3, to No. 13 Nebraska (7-1, 3-1 Big Ten).
FOOTBALL
MSU to play 'Spartan defense' Saturday
There’s nothing better than traveling to a foreign venue and preparing to play a new team and feeling confident in your ability, and the No.
FOOTBALL
Memorial Stadium's sea of red to face Spartans' green
“Through these gates pass the greatest fans in college football.” That is the statement written above every gate as Nebraska fans enter Memorial Stadium.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey set to take on Robert Morris
After a late-week split with Ohio State, the Spartans will open up a series this Friday and Saturday with Robert Morris at Munn Ice Arena. Both games will start at 7:05 p.m. at Munn Ice Arena.
SOCCER
Men's soccer ready for in-state rivalry game
The MSU men’s soccer team hopes to bring the Big Bear Trophy back to East Lansing after a year away in Ann Arbor.
SOCCER
Women's soccer hopes to build momentum heading into Big Ten tournament
With one more regular season game to play, the MSU women’s soccer team has its sights set on the Big Ten Tournament.
BASKETBALL
Spartans ready to start exhibition season
With loads of inexperience, men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo will look for a lot more than usual in his team’s two exhibition games this season.
SPORTS
Field hockey looking for offensive production this weekend
Helen Knull’s squad is coming off a tough 2-0 loss to then-No. 7 Michigan, in which the Spartans (7-10 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) were unable to get off a single shot in 70 minutes of play. Knull said the team’s performance showed some weaknesses on the offensive side of the ball, which the team has been working to improve this past week.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball set to host No. 11 Purdue
On Saturday, the MSU volleyball team will host No. 11 Purdue for its last home match before going on a four-match Big Ten road trip.
SPORTS
Cross country heads to Big Ten Championships
The MSU men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to the University of Illinois for the 2011 Big Ten Cross Country Championships to kick off the championship season on Sunday, Oct. 30.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball beats Indiana in 4 sets
For the ninth straight meeting between the MSU volleyball team and the Indiana Hoosiers, the match went beyond three sets. And for the second time this season, the Spartans (17-6 overall, 7-6 Big Ten) toppled the Hoosiers, 3-1.
FOOTBALL
Nichol's sacrifice pays off with Hail Mary catch
Keith Nichol’s collegiate football career has not exactly gone as expected.
BASKETBALL
Izzo confirms Carrier Classic jerseys
Men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo confirmed Tuesday that the team will wear a special uniform for the Nov. 11 Carrier Classic in San Diego.
SOCCER
Men's soccer tops Western Michigan
The MSU men’s soccer team got a boost heading into its last two games of the season with a 2-1 win against Western Michigan on Wednesday.
ICE HOCKEY
Anastos looking for more consistency
Following a late-week split in the Ohio State series, head coach Tom Anastos is beginning to see his players make progress.
BASKETBALL
Izzo confirms camouflage jerseys
MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo confirmed to the Detroit Free Press on Tuesday that his team will wear a camouflage uniform for the Nov.
FOOTBALL
Cousins explains messages seen on campus
Cousins said on Thursday, Nov. 3, a few days before the Minnesota game, he will be speaking at the MSU Auditorium about his faith.