There was some speculation coming into the season on whether junior Matt Costello and sophomore Gavin Schilling could carry the load for MSU's big men. On Friday night, the Spartans were adamant about getting the ball in the paint through both players.
The No. 19 men's basketball team bounced back from a 10-point loss against No. 4 Duke on Tuesday with an 87-52 home victory over Loyola Chicago Friday night. Five Spartans reached double figure, led by senior forward Branden Dawson who had 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists, and freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr.
MSU hockey picked up some reinforcements for next year by signing five recruits to National Letters of Intent.
It’s not common for programs to have the success in both basketball and football that MSU has had, which makes it even less common for the two coaches of those teams to be as close as Tom Izzo and Mark Dantonio have become over the years.
The men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo has coached plenty of talented players in what is now his 20th season as head coach of the Spartans.
By Robert Bondy rbondy@statenews.com Saturday will serve as a beginning and ending for MSU and its players. No.
MSU let one slip away against No. 3 Notre Dame on Wednesday night, and the Spartans missed out on winning a signature statement game. MSU struggled at the free throw line, especially in the second half.
Last Friday, the women’s cross country team added the Great Lakes Regional title to their season accomplishments. The men’s team finished second behind Wisconsin. Both teams automatically qualified for the NCAA Nationals, which will take place Saturday in Terre Haute, Indiana.
When assigned this column, I was troubled on what would be the best thing to focus on when addressing Tom Izzo. The subject could range anywhere from his great achievements on the court to what he’s done for this university to even what he’s done for this whole state of Michigan in general. The possibilities were endless and I was somewhat overwhelmed. I mean, we are talking about a man who has achieved so much here at MSU and across the state during the past 20 years.
With the Big Ten's expansion east No. 10 MSU (8-2 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) is getting the opportunity to play against teams they haven't seen in many years, and a chance for some recruits to play local teams that aren't from the midwest.
While MSU hockey (3-6) certainly had its highlights throughout the 2013-2014 season, there weren't many that came against Ohio State.
On a cold and snowy November night, No. 14 MSU and No. 3 Notre Dame kept Breslin Center toasty for 40 minutes of basketball, but the Irish pulled away towards the end, securing a 71-63 victory. The two teams got out to a quick start, as MSU sophomore guard Tori Jankoska drilled two threes before the first media timeout.
The women’s volleyball team was able to win back-to-back games for the first time in a month.
No. 14 MSU and No. 3 Notre Dame got out to a quick start, as MSU sophomore guard Tori Jankoska drilled two threes before the first media timeout.
The green on head coach Mark Dantonio’s Spartan merchandise isn’t the only green he’s got in his life currently, with the rest sitting in his pockets.
Senior year is an emotional time for any college student, whether they are on the field or in the stands at Spartan Stadium during autumn Saturdays.
The swimming and diving team will head to Evanston, Illinois this weekend to compete in the Northwestern Invitational — their biggest meet of the fall semester.
Fouls and free throws were enough to sink the Spartans chances of bringing home a signature early season win.
No. 10 MSU (8-2 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) will return to Spartan Stadium Saturday to take on Rutgers (6-4 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) for its final home game of the 2014 season. Head coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media Tuesday and talked about senior day, off the field incidents and injuries during his weekly press conference.
No. 14 MSU and No. 3 Notre Dame will square off Wednesday night at Breslin Center, with the Spartans hoping to avenge an ugly loss to the Fighting Irish last season. The teams met in early November to kick the 2013-14 season off last fall but Notre Dame simply outmuscled MSU, 81-62.