ICE HOCKEY
Spartan Hockey Clinic to take place on Wednesday from 6-10 p.m.
MSU's third annual Spartan Hockey Clinic will take place at Munn Ice Arena on Wednesday from 6-10 p.m.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio addresses Oregon, Connor Cook's progress during Tuesday presser
Head Coach Mark Dantonio was at the podium again Tuesday morning for his weekly press conference. In preparation for what is surely one of the most important games for MSU football in recent history, Dantonio addressed several topics, including the upcoming game against Oregon and his team’s 45-7 win against Jacksonville State Friday night.
FOOTBALL
MSU football jumps a spot in latest AP Poll, two spots in latest Amway Coaches Poll
MSU football rolled its way to a 45-7 victory over Jacksonville State and caught the eye of pollsters during the process, moving up one spot to No. 7 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll and two spots to No. 6 in the Amway Coaches Poll released on Monday.
SPORTS
Despite experience on team, underclassmen could be key to success for field hockey
All three of the MSU field hockey members named to the preseason
SPORTS
Rowing alumna Emily Regan places second at 2014 World Rowing Championships
Last Friday, MSU Rowing alumna Emily Regan placed second with her three teammates at the 2014 World Rowing Championships, representing the United States in Amsterdam.Regan graduated from MSU in 2010, where she competed on the women’s crew team, coached by Matt Weise, during her four years of attendance. Adrienne Martelli (Washington), Tessa Gobbo (Brown) Susan Francia (Pennsylvania) and Regan,
SPORTS
Four takeaways from MSU football's victory over Jacksonville State
No. 8 MSU (1-0 overall) football cruised to a 45-7 win over Jacksonville State last week to kick off the season.
SPORTS
With win over Jacksonville State in the bag, MSU football turns its attention to Oregon
When the clock struck zero on No. 8 MSU’s (1-0 overall) 45-7 win against Jacksonville State, Spartan players could shift their focus to the game that Spartan fans have had in their mind all summer.mr
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer begins season on positive note
This past weekend, the men’s soccer team earned two shutout victories. On Friday Aug. 29 the team beat the Southern Methodist Mustangs 1-0 with the goal coming from senior defender Ryan Keener.
VOLLEYBALL
Underclassmen step up for women's volleyball during UAB/Stamford Invitational
The women’s volleyball team is undefeated, and a big reason why is because of the contributions of underclassmen.No. 14 MSU (4-0) swept the competition at the UAB/Samford Invitational over the weekend. The Spartans won three of the four games in the minimum three sets.
SPORTS
Field hockey seeks improvement after up-and-down weekend
Coming off a weekend that saw MSU field hockey split two overtime games, it’s easy to imagine the difficulty of trying to weigh the positives and negatives. On one end, the Spartans took the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils into extra time on Friday following a late goal by senior forward Abby Barker. They were able to battle the ups and downs of the game against Maine on Sunday and find a way to come out on top.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer improves to 2-0 after shutout win over Florida International
After beginning the season with a win, the men’s soccer team (2-0 overall) kept the momentum going after a 3-0 shutout win over Florida International on a sunny afternoon at DeMartin Soccer Stadium. MSU struck early with a goal on a PK from senior midfielder Fatai Alashe at the 8:49 mark after senior forward Adam Montague was taken down inside the box.
SPORTS
Allie Ahern scores game-winner in overtime win over Maine, 5-4
Not even forty-eight hours after their emotional overtime defeat against Duke, the Spartan field hockey team took to the pitch again on Sunday morning.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball improves to 3-0 with road win over Jacksonville State
With three games in the books, MSU has yet to lose a set. The Spartans (3-0) followed up yesterday’s two wins with another against Jacksonville State 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-10). It was a true team effort for head coach Cathy George’s squad as every player on the roster saw playing time.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball sweeps Friday doubleheader in Alabama
Mission accomplished for the Spartans, who defeated Southeastern Louisiana and UAB in straight sets. MSU (2-0) defeated Southeastern Louisiana in straight sets (25-8, 25-11, 25-21) in the day game of the doubleheader.
FOOTBALL
AJ Troup, Nick Hill impress in win over Jacksonville State
There’s nothing like a chip on your shoulder. Despite winning the Rose Bowl last season, the pressure is still on for an MSU program that historically has had the tendency to fuel their doubters with disappointing encores to great seasons.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer begins season with 1-0 home victory over SMU
The men’s soccer team defeated SMU in their first game of the 2014 season on a mostly-sunny day in DeMartin Soccer Stadium, 1-0. The first half saw both teams struggle to generate much on offense with the only close opportunity coming from MSU’s senior midfielder Fatai Alashe on a nearly missed header at the 2:34 mark.
FOOTBALL
Connor Cook leads the Spartans to a 45-7 victory over Jacksonville State
Junior quarterback Connor Cook led the way on Friday as No. 8 MSU made quick work of Jacksonville State and cruised to 45-7 victory at Spartan Stadium. MSU took the life out of the Gamecocks early and were able to impose its will through long scoring drives and stout defense.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer improves to 3-0 following victory over Eastern Michigan in home opener
Experience was key for the Spartans Friday afternoon, as three different upperclassmen scored in an early season home victory against in-state rival Eastern Michigan, 3-0.Junior forward Allyson Krause, senior midfielder Megan Marsack, and redshirt junior defender Rachel Van Poppelen scored for MSU (3-0 overall), as the Spartans maintained a perfect record.“Ally Krause played a great game.
SPORTS
In season opener, field hockey falls to Duke in overtime, 2-1
MSU kicked off its regular season slate at home on Friday afternoon, falling to the No. 4 ranked Duke Blue Devils in overtime, 2-1.