SPORTS
No. 24 Spartans begin season with victory
In Friday’s season-opening match, the No. 24 MSU gymnastics team was hoping to pick up where it left off at the end of last season.
ICE HOCKEY
No. 9 Spartans, Lakers tie in "wild game"
On Saturday, Munn Ice Arena showcased the kind of game hockey fans dream about. There was a late game-tying goal, scrappy play leading to two game misconducts, a short-handed goal, a five-round shootout and a premature game-winning celebration. Yes, there was drama.
BASKETBALL
Green's double-double leads MSU to 71-53 win
Saturday night’s men’s basketball game between No. 10 MSU and Iowa should have been called “The Draymond Green Show.” The sophomore forward did just about everything in the Spartans’ 71-53 win against the Hawkeyes in Iowa City, Iowa.
BASKETBALL
Spartans falter in final minutes, lose 65-62 to Ohio State
Much like the previous three games the MSU women’s basketball team played against top-10 opponents, Saturday’s tilt with No.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU uses quick start to defeat Lake State 4-2
For the first time in three games, the No. 9 MSU hockey team had its hands full in the third period. But on Friday night, Lake Superior State gave the Spartans all they could handle late in the game.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers look to continue hot streak vs. Lake State
With the No. 9 MSU hockey team clicking on all cylinders in the past three games, and a Great Lakes Invitational trophy to prove it, the Spartans are trying to keep an even keel.
BASKETBALL
Izzone reunion a success
Students may still be on winter break, but Wednesday night, the Izzone was full – of former members reliving their college days.
BASKETBALL
Spartans out-slug Badgers 54-47
For basketball fans that don’t care for the Big Ten’s half-court, banging style of play, Wednesday night’s game between the MSU and Wisconsin men’s basketball teams was a perfect opportunity for them to hide their eyes.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans defeat USA U-18 team 8-2 in exhibition
Monday’s game didn’t count statistically for the No. 9 MSU hockey team. It won’t affect the Spartans record, and individual stats won’t count towards season totals. But the MSU hockey team treated the exhibition game like they would a game that went down in the books. The result: much of the same for the Spartans, as they trounced the U.S.
BASKETBALL
DeHaan leads No. 16 Spartans to 53-44 win
Allyssa DeHaan scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the No. 16 Spartans beat Indiana 53-44 Sunday afternoon at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
FOOTBALL
Jones mulling early jump to NFL
San Antonio — Greg Jones has a big decision to make. The NFL could be calling for MSU’s consensus All-America junior linebacker and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year — and he’s going to listen. Jones told the media following Saturday’s Valero Alamo Bowl that he will sit down with his family and consider declaring for April’s NFL Draft. “We’re going to look at a lot of pros and cons,” Jones said.
FOOTBALL
Backup QB Nichol shows versatility in loss
San Antonio — The biggest story in terms of something that would happen on the field heading into the Valero Alamo Bowl turned out to be sophomore quarterback Keith Nichol moving to receiver for the game.
FOOTBALL
Texas Tech heartache
San Antonio — A costly interception, combined with two critical fourth-down conversions late by the Red Raiders, were too much for MSU to overcome, as Texas Tech came back to hand the Spartans a 41-31 loss Saturday night at the Alamodome.
SPORTS
Spartans open Big Ten play with rout of Northwestern
Kalin Lucas and Raymar Morgan combine for 38 points as men’s basketball team breaks down Northwestern zone defense in 91-70 victory.
FOOTBALL
Spartan tailgaters preparing for the Alamo
San Antonio — Despite being outnumbered by the home Texas Tech fans, upbeat Spartan fans stick out at the Alamo Bowl hours before kickoff.
FOOTBALL
Nichol to play wide receiver, punt returner in bowl
San Antonio — Usually tight to the vest with everything, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio surprised many people Friday by announcing that backup quarterback Keith Nichol will line up as a wide receiver and return punts in Saturday’s Valero Alamo Bowl against Texas Tech.
FOOTBALL
Coaches put distractions aside before bowl game
San Antonio — Adversity, and specifically overcoming it, has been the buzz word all week leading up to Saturday’s Valero Alamo Bowl.
SPORTS
Keane keys Spartans' victory over U-M
The junior forward’s 18 points and tenacious play in a 86-71 victory leads MSU to its 13th victory over the Wolverines in the past 14 games.
ICE HOCKEY
Petry, Perlini make impact as icers win title
Detroit — Coming into the Great Lakes Invitational, junior defenseman Jeff Petry was a known commodity for the MSU hockey team. Sophomore forward Brett Perlini, however, was not.
ICE HOCKEY
Back on top
Detroit – After having one of the worst years in program history last season, winning trophies seemed to be a long ways away for the MSU hockey team entering this season. The Spartans proved otherwise Wednesday. MSU dismantled RPI 6-1 in the championship game of the 45th Annual Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena to win the MacInnes Cup. The tournament victory was the 12th for the Spartans and their first since 2006.