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Sports | Basketball Men's 1000

ICE HOCKEY

Freshmen hockey players rise to challenge

Mike Ferrantino raised his Spartan Shield high this weekend. MSU men’s hockey (0-2-0) head coach Tom Anastos said he created a player-specific award from teammates, presented to someone who represents the program’s values well that whole week.

SOCCER

Team managers play crucial role for Spartans

As fans pack DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field for the MSU women’s soccer team, it’s the key players, big goals and critical coaching decisions that merit admiration. But in order to get the Spartans in optimal game condition, it’s the team’s resident managers who do the dirty work that often is unnoticed.

SOCCER

Men's soccer aims for critical in-state win against Oakland

For Kevin Cope, there’s something special about in-state rivalry soccer. The junior defender said he’s looking forward to the MSU men’s soccer (5-7-1, 1-2-0 Big Ten) battle against Oakland Wednesday night, hopefully giving the Golden Grizzlies their first home loss of the season.

FOOTBALL

Master & Apprentice

In the middle of fall camp, quarterbacks coach Dave Warner gave his junior quarterback a strong vote of confidence, predicting Andrew Maxwell would perform at the same level as graduated quarterback Kirk Cousins did in 2011.

SOCCER

Freshman goalie making impact felt for Spartans

A new face in a Spartan jersey is standing in front of the net at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field. Freshman goalie Zach Bennett of the MSU men’s soccer team (5-7-1) started the past three games for MSU, winning two and losing one.

BASKETBALL

Midnight Madness builds buzz for basketball season

As sparks flew, all the eyes in Breslin Center turned skyward Friday night at Midnight Madness as an Iron Man suit flew across the floor to help kick off the basketball season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.