Branden Dawson had one of the worst games of his MSU career against North Carolina, but that only fueled his fire.
It was a stress-free night for No. 5 MSU, as they cruised past North Florida, 78-48.
The last few weeks of practice had been tough for the women’s basketball team.
MSU (5-9-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) failed to generate shots and goals in the final game before the holiday break against No.
To start the game, No. 5 MSU looked as slow and sluggish as the traffic outside the arena. One of those slow drivers for MSU was senior guard Keith Appling, who finished the first half with more turnovers (four) than points (three).
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — It wasn’t pretty, but the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team got the job done. MSU committed 17 turnovers and shot just 42 percent, but they came out on top against Oakland 67-63 Saturday afternoon at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Senior center Adreian Payne and junior forward Branden Dawson each had double-doubles on the night, while senior guard Keith Appling led the Spartans in scoring with 21 points, 17 of them coming in the second half. Payne had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Dawson added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Auburn Hills, Mich. — In their first game in ten days, the No. 5 men’s basketball team looked as rusty as they could, committing 11 turnovers in the first half to Oakland’s five.
After a 10-day layoff, the No. 5 men’s basketball team will be back in action against Oakland this afternoon. (4 p.m., ESPN2)
The No. 20 MSU volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament Friday, falling to Big Ten rival No.
Coming off potentially its best series of the season, MSU (5-8-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) will look to keep the momentum going in its final contest before the holiday break as in-state foe No. 4 Ferris State (13-2-3, 10-0-2 WCHA) travels to Munn Ice Arena Saturday night. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. The matchup between the two former Central Collegiate Hockey Association members will have extra significance, also serving as the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game with former MSU head coach and athletic director Ron Mason being recognized.
After his senior season as an Oakland Grizzly came to a close, Drew Valentine had a tough decision to make — go overseas in hopes of starting a basketball career, or join MSU’s basketball team as a graduate assistant. Already suffering an ACL tear, a torn meniscus and a removed tumor in his pinky during his career, he decided he had too many bumps and bruises to continue playing basketball.
Requests for Rose Bowl tickets from university donors, students, season ticket-holders and Spartan Fund donors have topped 31,000 — about 7,000 more than MSU’s allotment — according to the MSU Athletics Department.
The Stanford Daily is reporting that some MSU fans might be to blame for rapid sales of the university’s allotment of Rose Bowl Tickets. The paper reports that some MSU fans said they took advantage of an offer from the Stanford athletics department granting advance access to up to four guaranteed Rose Bowl tickets if a deposit was made for 2014 Stanford football season tickets.
MSU defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi will be around campus at least a bit longer.
MSU (5-8-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) took evident strides of improvement in all aspects of play during their Big Ten-season opening series “against then-No.
After 13 games of commanding one of the nation’s most feared defenses, defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi was named as Broyles Award winner. Narduzzi is the first MSU coach to win the award that is given to the nation’s top assistant coach in its 18 year history.
For the second straight year, the No. 20 MSU volleyball team is Sweet Sixteen bound. The Spartans (23-11 overall, 10-10 Big Ten) defeated No.
The Big Ten woes continue for the MSU wrestling team.
Sunday morning, 8-year-old Cody Ream and his 7-year-old brother Dylan Ream couldn’t wait to see sophomore quarterback Connor Cook. However, this time they wouldn’t be seeing him on a football field or on the TV — they would be seeing him step off the team plane on the tarmac of Capital Regional International Airport.
INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Dantonio told his team they would be “the ones” at his team banquet last offseason, where the book officially closed on a frustrating 7-6 season.