FOOTBALL
MSU secondary battle keeps heating up
With the departures of cornerback Darqueze Dennard and safety Isaiah Lewis, the well-known “No Fly Zone”of 2013 is simply no more.
SPORTS
Men's golf preparing for weekend invitational; women's golf coming off 3 wins
The No. 20 women's golf team went 3-0 this weekend, defeating Texas A&M, Georgetown and No.
SOFTBALL
Spartan softball splits doubleheader with Indiana
MSU softball was able to snap a five-game losing streak on Wednesday, earning a doubleheader split against Big Ten foe
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball rebounds from tough loss with win against Western Michigan
With a special message honoring 8-year-old cancer victim Lacey Holsworth, the MSU baseball team beat Western Michigan 11-3 on Wednesday afternoon.
FOOTBALL
MSU offensive skill players improving in spring football
Last Friday, the MSU offense won the first scrimmage of spring, defeating the defense, 27-25.
FOOTBALL
Standouts in spring scrimmage making waves for MSU football
Certain players are starting to separate themselves from the pack as MSU's spring practice sessions roll along, specifically on the offensive side of the ball.The offense was victorious last Friday in MSU football's first scrimmage of the spring, beating the defense 27-25 on a late touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback
SPORTS
Lacey Holsworth, companion of Adreian Payne, dies
Spartans and MSU basketball fans are mourning the loss of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth, who died early this morning after a long battle with cancer.
BASEBALL
Errors doom MSU baseball in loss to Central Michigan
MSU fell at home to in-state rival Central Michigan on Tuesday night to end a season long seven-game winning streak.Despite only giving up four hits, MSU was unable to overcome nine errors, which led to seven unearned runs.Head coach Jake Boss Jr.
FOOTBALL
MSU offense moves steadily from last fall through spring practice
The MSU football team enjoyed some sunshine on Tuesday as they moved outside for the sixth practice of the spring.
SPORTS
Three gymnasts place in top 10 at NCAA Regionals
The gymnastics team achieved three top-10 individual placements in the NCAA Regional Championships on April 5.
BASEBALL
MSU looking to add to seven-game streak playing Central Michigan, Western Michigan this week
MSU baseball will look to extend its seven-game winning streak this week with more midweek back-to-back games against Central Michigan and Western Michigan, starting with the Chippewas on Tuesday at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.
SPORTS
Spartan women's tennis splits matches on weekend in Big Ten Conference
The women’s tennis team upset
BASEBALL
Sweep of Siena led by strong play of pitching corps for Spartans
The difference was at the mound for MSU baseball this past weekend.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball completes sweep of Siena, adds to streak
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnMSU baseball used 12 hits and another stellar outing from its pitching staff to complete the three-game series sweep of Siena on Sunday afternoon, winning 5-1 at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.The game was a one-run game until junior right fielder Jimmy Pickens brought in three runs on a first-pitch double in the bottom of the seventh to seal the win for MSU.
SOFTBALL
Spartan softball swept by Penn State at home for Big Ten Conference losses
Despite warm, sunny weather, the MSU softball team (8-24 overall, 1-8 Big Ten) couldn't break its cold streak against Penn State, falling 6-0 at Secchia Stadium
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball sweeps Siena in doubleheader
MSU baseball used stifling pitching to go 2-0 on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader against Siena at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.
SOFTBALL
Softball loses to Penn State, 7-3
MSU softball failed to take advantage of multiple scoring chances, falling to Penn State 7-3 Saturday afternoon at Secchia Stadium.
SOFTBALL
Softball falls to Penn State, 9-3
On a dreary, gray afternoon with chilly winds and puddles of rain outside, the MSU softball team (8-22 overall, 1-6 overall) fell to Penn State (8-22, 1-6) at Secchia Stadium, 9-3.
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball falls to Lugnuts in Crosstown Showdown
LANSING — MSU baseball failed to take advantage of key offensive opportunities and fell, 3-2, Thursday night in the eighth annual Crosstown Showdown against MLB minor league foe Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law School Stadium.
BASEBALL
Fans brave cold for Crosstown Showdown despite MSU loss
LANSING — Despite less-than-ideal temperatures and dreary skies, Lansing grandparents Edward and Charlene Buss couldn't pass up the opportunity to take their grandsons, Collin Moore, 10, and Lucas Moore, 8, to an MSU sporting event.