SOCCER
Storybook ending
A lot was on the line Sunday afternoon for the No. 25 MSU men’s soccer team at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
BASKETBALL
Lucas scores 24 points to lead Green to 88-79 victory over White
When there’s no other squad available, just divvy ‘em up, grab a couple referees and hit the hardwood.
BASKETBALL
Women's team struggles with fatigues, splits halves with scout team
The women’s basketball team looked strong Sunday as it battled the scout team in the annual Green and White Game.
SPORTS
Field hockey knocks off no. 8 Penn State, Central Michigan
The No. 10 MSU field hockey team got the key wins it needed to lock up a spot in the NCAA Tournament by beating No. 8 Penn State and Central Michigan.
SOCCER
University community celebrates Baum's 32 years as head coach
Surrounded by friends, soccer alumni from all eras and his newly crowned Big Ten championship team, the bearded face of MSU soccer was bid farewell Sunday.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans tie Broncos, win shootout
Kalamazoo — For the second straight weekend, the No. 11 Spartans found a way to earn four points.
FOOTBALL
Late field goal gives Spartans 25-24 win
Junior kicker Brett Swenson hit a 44-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, as No. 21 MSU posted a 25-24 come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin at Spartan Stadium.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers knock off Broncos 3-1
In the Halloween matchup between No. 11 MSU and Western Michigan, the Spartans didn’t fall for many tricks and instead earned a handful of treats.
SOCCER
Spartans tie Wolverines 1-1
The MSU women’s soccer team’s pregame checklist was a bit lengthy. But in all actuality, all the Spartans had to do in order to get everything they wanted was pick up the victory.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans look to reduce mental errors
With less than two weeks of practice under its belt, the MSU women’s basketball team still has a lot of work to do before the start of the 2008-09 season.
FOOTBALL
Bates' new punting style a kick on special teams
The first time MSU head coach Mark Dantonio saw sophomore punter Aaron Bates try his new punting style of dropping the point of the football toward the ground instead of flat, he thought his starter had botched the kick.
FOOTBALL
One snap away
In one snap, Kirk Cousins’ role on the MSU football team could change dramatically. One hard hit on senior quarterback Brian Hoyer and the redshirt freshman would have to trade his headset for his helmet and run onto the field to lead the Spartans.
FOOTBALL
Breakdown: Ringer gives MSU advantage at running back
The 5-foot-11, 165- pound Gilreath is coming off the first two-touchdown game for a Wisconsin wide receiver this season, when he caught three balls for 71 yards last week against Illinois.
SPORTS
Prognosticators
There are so many choices in life. What top should I wear? Should I go trick o’ treating tonight? But have no fear! When it comes to sports, the prognosticators make the choices for you!
SOCCER
MSU finishes regular season with U-M tilt
Just because there are no shoulder pads or helmets doesn’t mean the MSU-Michigan rivalry holds any less weight on a soccer field. Ask the Spartans women’s soccer team — they aren’t shy about letting everyone know the importance of Friday’s 3 p.m. contest.
SOCCER
Spartans knock off Falcons, 4-0
The No. 25 MSU men’s soccer team traveled to Bowling Green on Wednesday and defeated the Falcons 4-0.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball battles in Green-White Game
The MSU men’s basketball team will split up into two groups in preparation for Saturday’s Green and White Game — battling for squad supremacy.
VOLLEYBALL
George wants volleyball team to keep relaxing
Last weekend, volleyball head coach Cathy George told her team it needed to loosen up. The team, riding a four-game losing streak and just coming off an embarrassing 3-0 loss at home to then-No. 19 Illinois, was playing stiff and wasn’t bringing its unique personalities to the court, George said.
SPORTS
Spartans preparing for tough assignment
When the No. 10 MSU field hockey team faces off against No. 8 Penn State this weekend, it will be the classic battle of a great offense against a great defense. MSU, coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to Iowa last weekend, has the best offense in the Big Ten, owning league highs in scoring average, shots per game, goals scored per game and assists per game.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio defends quarterback following columnist's accusation
After a weekend of rumors and accusations regarding an Oct. 19 fight involving MSU athletes that sent one to the hospital, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio delved into the matter during his weekly press conference Tuesday.