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MSU, Fears escape Rutgers 88-79 as Michigan looms
It wasn't always pretty, but behind a 29-point effort from Jeremy Fears Jr., MSU topped Rutgers 88-79
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MSU basketball prepares for Rutgers days ahead of rivalry match
The big game vs. the Wolverines is just four days away, but first MSU travels to Rutgers looking to build on its successes.
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MSU gymnastics fall to UCLA at Breslin Center
The Michigan State gymnastics team faced UCLA in a home dual meet at the Breslin Center, where they put up a good fight throughout the meet thanks to outstanding performances from their main athletes and the strong support of their fans in attendance. Ultimately, the Bruins prevailed in a tightly contested matchup.
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No. 2 MSU hockey sweeps opponent for second-straight week, defeats Minnesota
No. 2 Michigan State hockey hosted Minnesota on Saturday night, earning its second-straight sweep against Big Ten opponents with a 3-2 win before its home crowd. The Spartans' mirrored their detailed performance from the previous night, remaining consistently efforted on both sides of the ice.
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Spartans smother Maryland in dominant 91-48 win
It was domination at Breslin on Saturday as MSU controlled Maryland from the start in a 91-48 win.
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MSU’s offensive explosion buries Maryland from start to finish
In Michigan State's 91-48 victory over Maryland, the Spartan's did everything well. They passed the ball consistently, put the ball through the hoop with ease, played aggressive defense that suffocated Maryland's offense, and found themselves running circles around the Terrapins in a dominating victory.
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No. 2 MSU hockey downs Minnesota in effort-driven performance
After junior defenseman Maxim Štrbák scored the Spartans’ third goal of the night, he pointed to the sky in tribute to Dan Sturges — just like the DS patches, helmet stickers and Sturges jerseys displayed throughout Munn Ice Arena. No. 2 Michigan State hockey’s Friday night contest against Minnesota marked its first game following the death of Sturges, the team's director of hockey operations. The Spartans skated to a 3-1 win in an effort-and-detail driven performance.
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MSU regroups late, avoids collapse in 74-68 win over USC
Michigan State women’s basketball survived a frantic fourth-quarter scare to defeat USC 74-68 at Breslin Center. The Spartans saw a double-digit lead nearly disappear before redshirt sophomore Kennedy Blair’s clutch and-one and senior Grace VanSlooten’s late steal sealed the victory. Despite shooting just 38.2% from the field, Michigan State’s defense and 19-for-24 free-throw shooting underscored a team message of resilience that has defined its season.
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Michigan State looks to clean up turnovers and hold off Maryland
On Jan. 24, Michigan State men's basketball finds itself playing an underwhelming Big Ten opponent: the Maryland Terrapins. For MSU to avoid the upset, the Spartans must limit turnovers and fend off Maryland's two premier players.
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Students won't be allowed to wait in line hours before weekend games
Students will not be permitted to wait in the cold temperatures before this weekend's men's basketball and hockey games.
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Dan Sturges leaves lasting mark on MSU hockey
Dan Sturges, former Spartan hockey player and Director of Hockey Operations at MSU died on Monday morning. He embodied what the Spartans strive to be: team players, competitors and students of the game. Sturges has left a lasting impact on MSU hockey and the community because of both his role and character.
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MSU track and field wins nine events at Simmons-Harvey Invitational
The Michigan State indoor track & field team delivered a dominant performance in Ann Arbor, winning nine events at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational.
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No. 2 MSU hockey returns home to host Minnesota
No. 2 Michigan State hockey will return home, hosting Minnesota after spending two weekends on the road. The Gophers are the only team the Spartans have yet to play in conference action. MSU is 17-5-0 overall (8-4-0 in B1G). The Spartans are coming off a dominant a performance, competing against a Minnesota team with talented players but a poor record compared to its recent seasons.
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MSU proves its consistency in 2-0 West Coast trip
MSU had its ups and downs in a pair of West Coast games, but ultimately prevailed with two convincing wins.
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MSU hockey's Dan Sturges dies unexpectedly
Michigan State hockey’s Director of Hockey Operations Dan Sturges died unexpectedly this morning, released in a statement by MSU Athletics. Sturges has worked with MSU hockey since August of 2019, returning to his alma mater.
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MSU women’s basketball drops road test vs. No. 11 Iowa
Michigan State women’s basketball walked into one of the Big Ten’s toughest road environments knowing it would be tested. Early foul trouble disrupted the Spartans’ rhythm, forcing key players to the bench and leaving MSU playing catch-up the rest of the night. Despite a stronger second half and a late push led by Rashunda Jones, Michigan State could not overcome its first-half deficit, falling 75-68 to No. 11 Iowa. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak and highlighted the thin margin for error when facing elite opponents on the road.
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Defense and execution power No. 4 MSU to a sweep of No. 2 Wisconsin
Prior to No. 4 Michigan State hockey’s matchup against No. 2 Wisconsin, MSU head coach Adam Nightingale said the road series would be a test — a test the Spartans passed. On Thursday night, MSU scored three goals in the second period to earn a 4-3 win. The Spartans didn’t let up the following night; rather, they improved with disciplined defense, strong execution and a stellar goaltender performance, en route to a 4-1 victory and a road sweep.
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MSU wrestling drops third consecutive Big Ten dual to No. 11 Illinois
MSU wrestling took on No.11 Illinois, dropping their third straight duel 31-12. The Spartans took on several ranked Illinois wrestlers including No. 1 133-pound wrestler Lucas Byrd.
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Spartans look west as they look to bolster their offense
No, 12 MSU will head west to play Washington and Oregon starting this Saturday with a match-up against the Huskies.
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MSU women’s basketball grinds out 73-71 win over No. 24 Nebraska
Michigan State survived a thrilling late-game showdown with No. 24 Nebraska, edging the Cornhuskers 73-71 to secure a program-best 17-1 start. Junior guard Rashunda Jones and sophomore forward Juliann Woodard delivered clutch free throws in the final seconds, while senior guard Jalyn Brown made two critical defensive stops and hit a game-tying 3-pointer to keep the Spartans in control. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, MSU found ways to win, highlighting depth, resilience, and the advantage of playing at home under head coach Robyn Fralick’s dominant 35-4 record at the Breslin Center. The victory sets the stage for a road test Sunday against No. 11 Iowa in Iowa City.