The MSU volleyball team has been a capable blocking team all season long. It wasn't until the past four matches that the Spartans really have became consistent in their blocking.
The Spartans head to the unfamiliar confines of Goggin Ice Arena in Oxford, Ohio, in their CCHA series, testing their six-game unbeaten streak. During the Spartans' surge, which put them in the rankings after a five-week hiatus, they have only played two games away from Munn Ice Arena.
Once again, Styf won in Week 10, running his streak to three consecutive victories despite the fact that he is still losing by three points overall. The season is beginning to run down and it is already getting more exciting.
After suffering a neck injury in Saturday's game at Ohio State, sophomore left tackle Stefon Wheeler returned to East Lansing on Sunday night.Results were negative on an MRI done Sunday, but Wheeler will not return for Saturday's game against Wisconsin.
MSU women's crew defeated 15 other boats to claim first place in Sunday's The Head of the Lake regatta in Seattle, Wash.The eight-member team finished the regatta at 17:18.06, just seconds ahead of the University of Victoria (British Columbia) at 17:23.03.The competition included a 3-mile race course with a 180-degree bend just before the finish line.
Following an improved performance in the NCAA Tournament last season and a solid offseason, sophomore guard Maurice Ager was expected to factor heavily into the Spartans' rotation of players this season. Now, they'd be happy if he could walk. Since scoring 34 points in MSU's Green and White game on Oct.
Six MSU wrestlers placed in the top eight at the Michigan State Open this weekend at the Jenison Field House. Sophomore Darren McNight placed fourth in the 149-pound division of the consolation bracket.
Columbus, Ohio - With starting strong safety Eric Smith out, the MSU defense was forced to make many pass-coverage adjustments. But in the end, they weren't enough, as MSU lost to Ohio State 33-23 at Ohio Stadium.
The good news - the MSU women's basketball team improved their defense, interior game and rebounding in Saturday's 83-55 exhibition win over Hungarian touring team Zala Volan at Breslin Center.The bad news - the Spartans don't have another European squad on the schedule.MSU outplayed Zala Volan in nearly every aspect Saturday, flirting with 20-point leads throughout the duration of the contest and grabbing 49 rebounds.
The defending Big Ten Tournament champion MSU women's field hockey team went into this year's tournament hungry.
Columbus, Ohio - MSU's game plan, or lack thereof, on Saturday must have been a carbon copy of the debacle from two weeks ago against Michigan. For the second straight week, this time against No.
As the sun beamed down over Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon and Buckeyes quarterback Craig Krenzel took a final kneel to run out the clock, another loss was tallied next to MSU's name. Now, a dark reality blocks the sunshine lighting up East Lansing.
As the cold weather sweeps in from outside, the MSU volleyball team has begun to heat up inside gyms around the Big Ten. The Spartans (17-7 overall, 9-5 Big Ten) continued their winning ways on the road, beating Wisconsin, 30-26, 21-30, 22-30, 30-25 and 15-8.
Webster's dictionary only has one word for the MSU hockey team - dissatisfaction.The "if you look up the word, you'll find a Spartans logo next to it" analogy won't be written here.
The MSU men's swimming and diving team earned five first-place finishes in Saturday's competition against Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti but lost 136-107.
The MSU wrestling team will take to the mats in the MSU Open on Saturday and Sunday at Jenison Field House along with more than 16 other teams nationwide.
The MSU football team hasn't been the school's only powerhouse this season. Just look at the No.
The MSU volleyball team is riding high, feeling a confidence they haven't felt since the beginning of the season. The Spartans (16-7 overall, 8-5 Big Ten) have won three in a row after Wednesday night's five-game victory over Michigan.
The 2003-2004 MSU women's basketball team opens the exhibition season Saturday at 2 p.m. against Zala Volan, a Hungarian basketball squad composed of former NCAA collegiate, professional and amateur players. Despite being ranked No.
One of three home meets for the men's swimming and diving team will be held at IM Sports-West tonight against Notre Dame.