SPORTS
Women runners win conference
The men and women’s cross country teams began their postseasons with strong finishes in the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday in Champaign, Ill. The No.
SPORTS
Womens crew team takes second place
Despite windy conditions, the MSU women’s crew team ended its season Sunday with a second-place finish at the Head of the Elk in Elkhart, Ind.
SPORTS
Offense highlights W-hoops scrimmage
The White team defeated the Green team 59-46, as the MSU women’s basketball team opened its season with the annual Green and White intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday at Breslin Student Events Center.
SPORTS
Kickers fall to rival Wolverines in first weekend road game, beat Detroit 3-0 in second outing
With the Big Ten Tournament approaching, the MSU women’s soccer team attempted to add two late-season road wins to its record. Only one turned out that way - the Spartans traveled to Ann Arbor on Friday and lost 2-1 to No.
VOLLEYBALL
Boilermakers pose little threat to U
The Spartan volleyball team’s confidence is soaring. So holding off the struggling Purdue Boilermakers at 7 p.m.
SOCCER
Midseason walk-on makes mark
After three years at Brown, senior midfielder Anders Kelto returned this year to his home state for his final year of collegiate soccer.The Traverse City native graduated from Brown last December, but still had one year of eligibility.
FOOTBALL
Haygood more than return man
Herb Haygood has not just made a name for himself as an explosive kick returner this season, but also as a prolific wide receiver.
SPORTS
Iowa could upset team
The No. 6 MSU field hockey team began its season with a 3-2 overtime win against then No. 1 Old Dominion.But the Spartans’ (14-4, 4-1 Big Ten) final game of the season against No.
ICE HOCKEY
Nebraska-Omaha series first road test for Spartans
Sophomore center Tim Hearon knows exactly what MSU is heading into this weekend. For two years, Hearon played junior hockey in Omaha, Neb.
FOOTBALL
Big games stump pundits
Some things never change. O.J. Simpson is back in court and MSU is a mediocre 3-2 with six games left in the season.
SOCCER
Team refuels with shutout over Broncos
After Sunday’s 1-0 loss in double overtime to Penn State, the MSU men’s soccer team dropped down to at least third in the Big Ten. But the Spartans proved they could still compete with a 4-0 win against Western Michigan on Wednesday at Old College Field. The Spartans (9-3-1, 3-2 Big Ten) controlled the game from the start, but could not get the ball into the net. Junior forward Brett Konley fired three shots without nailing a goal before the Spartans were able to score. “We were scared our offense wasn’t going to come out that well,” sophomore forward Thomas Trivelloni said.
ICE HOCKEY
New offensive approach bringing results
It’s not an uncommon hockey strategy, but it seems to have penetrated the top-ranked Spartans’ consciousness more than usual in the early stages of this season. “Just get the puck to the net and see what happens,” junior left wing Brian Maloney repeated again and again after practice Monday. The Spartans won’t call it their season motto, but it’s close.
FOOTBALL
Van Dyke deals with another injury
The play that may turn out to be his last was a reflection of the resolve Ryan Van Dyke has exhibited throughout his injury-infested career.
ICE HOCKEY
Keith named rookie of the week
The CCHA named freshman defenseman Duncan Keith the league’s Rookie of the Week for his two-assist effort against Ferris State on Saturday. Keith, from Penticton, British Columbia, is tied for the team lead with six points this season.
VOLLEYBALL
Team looks for revenge, state flag, victory against U-M
When the Michigan Wolverines and the Spartan volleyball team square off at 7 p.m. today at Jenison Field House, both teams’ coaches and players will have plenty to think about. A previous match, a state flag, conference position and bragging rights will all be on the line. The Spartans (11-6, 4-6 Big Ten) dropped the final three games to lose 3-2 to the Wolverines (10-7, 6-4) on Oct.
SPORTS
Lineup changes may stick
Halfway through the Big Ten schedule, Spartan volleyball head coach Chuck Erbe isn’t too pleased with where his team is.“I really figured we’d be one of the top three teams in the Big Ten,” Erbe said, “But now we’re part of that logjam in the middle.”So, instead of waiting for some of the Spartans’ (11-6, 4-6 Big Ten) inconsistencies to work themselves out, Erbe decided to take action before Saturday’s match with No.
SOCCER
Postseason play still in sight
After Sunday’s double overtime battle against Penn State, MSU’s men’s soccer team can look forward to a less consequential game at 3 p.m.
SPORTS
Beerman named leagues offensive player of the week
Annebet Beerman, freshman midfielder for the MSU women’s field hockey team, earned Big Ten field hockey Offensive Player of the Week honors for her performance in Saturday’s game against No.
BASKETBALL
Mens basketball tickets still on sale
The deadline for student basketball season tickets will be extended, MSU Assistant Athletics Director John Lewandowski said Monday. Student season ticket packages cost $152 for 16 games. The change of deadline, which was originally set for Monday, is a result of a low number of ticket requests this season.
BASKETBALL
Vincent continues legacy
When MSU freshman walk-on guard Jayson Vincent enters practice at Breslin Center each day and looks to the rafters, he’s reminded of his father. Vincent, who came to MSU from Mason High School, is the son of Lansing legend Jay Vincent, a member of the 1979 MSU basketball national champion team and the fifth-leading scorer in MSU history with 1,914 career points. The family ties don’t end there - he’s also the nephew of MSU’s sixth leading all-time scorer, Sam Vincent, who played in the early 1980s and scored 1,861 points. Coming from a strong MSU lineage is a lot of pressure, Vincent said.