ICE HOCKEY
Icers sweep weekend matchup with U-M, take first in CCHA
It might have seemed like the MSU hockey team won the Stanley Cup on Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.
SPORTS
7-0 victory advances field hockey in NCAA tournament
The No. 6 MSU field hockey team breezed to a 7-0 victory against Delaware in NCAA Tournament first round action Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Spartans become bowl eligible with 40-37 win against Purdue
West Lafayette, Ind. — For the first time this season, the MSU football team won a game it probably shouldn’t have — and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans break winless streak against U-M, edge Wolverines 3-2
Those who came to Yost Ice Arena Friday night hoping to witness an on-ice brawl or see some extra chippiness after the whistle didn’t get what they were wishing for.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 10 Spartans drop season opener to Dayton
The No. 10 MSU women’s basketball team didn’t open its season the way it planned, losing 77-74 to Dayton on Friday at University of Dayton Arena.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans open season with 97-58 win over Florida Gulf Coast
After two exhibition games in which it was short-handed, the No. 2 MSU men’s basketball team finally had its full roster in uniform in Friday’s season opener.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer ends season with 1-0 loss to Santa Clara
The MSU women’s soccer team lost 1-0 in overtime to Santa Clara Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, ending the Spartans season.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans to face premier program in NCAA 1st round
Santa Clara is one of the all-time great women’s soccer programs, boasting a storied history that includes 20 NCAA Tournament appearances and 27 winning seasons.
SPORTS
Final Four journey begins vs. familiar foe
Despite having to travel to Virginia and face a difficult road to the Final Four, the No. 6 MSU field hockey team was in good spirits this week as it prepared for Saturday’s NCAA first round match against No. 11 Delaware.
ICE HOCKEY
Repairing a reputation
A split-second decision changed everything. Corey Tropp forever could be remembered for his violent slashing incident against Michigan’s Steve Kampfer last season, which resulted in a season-ending suspension.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans beat Wildcats in Big Ten tourney
The MSU men’s soccer team is on its way to defending its Big Ten Tournament crown.
FOOTBALL
Spartans hope to improve performance in road games
The MSU football team’s defense hasn’t been the same this season when waking up on game days in a place other than the Kellogg Center.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans open 2009 in Jefferson's hometown
Suzy Merchant’s schedule is no accident. Scheduling games in Dayton, Ohio, Detroit and Grand Rapids, in nonconference play was no mistake — those cities just happen to be the home area for three of her four senior captains.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU remains calm through stretch
The MSU volleyball team isn’t showing any signs of distress as it prepares for two pivotal matches this weekend.
FOOTBALL
Hope recognizes Spartans are formidable opponent
With its season on the brink following a crushing 37-0 loss at Wisconsin, Purdue again breathed life into its season last week, overcoming a two touchdown deficit to beat Michigan 38-36 in Ann Arbor.
ICE HOCKEY
A rivalry renewed
Underneath the dramatic backstory, there still are two hockey games to be played, and valuable conference points on the line.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
National Signing Day '09: Izzo calls class one of best ever
Tom Izzo has pulled in his share of highly ranked recruiting classes for the MSU men’s basketball program.
FOOTBALL
White recognized for achievement
Senior receiver Blair White was named one of 12 finalists for the 2009 Wuerffel Trophy, which is awarded to the college football player who best exemplifies community service and outstanding athletic and academic achievement.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Heyboer, Freeman get Big Ten honors
MSU women’s soccer sophomore forward Laura Heyboer and junior forward Cara Freeman each were named First-Team All-Big Ten on Wednesday.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Merchant discusses recruiting class
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant inked three recruits Wednesday on National Signing Day, led by Detroit Country Day center Madison Williams, the No. 100 player in the country as rated by hoopgurlz.com.