Spartans lead Iowa 10-3 at the end of rainy first half
For the first time since week two, the MSU football team (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) heads into the locker room with a halftime lead, up 10-3 on the visiting Hawkeyes (3-2, 1-0).
Midnight Madness provides excitement, anticipation for start of basketball season
There was buzz in the air at the Breslin Center as MSU Midnight Madness marked the official beginning of the college basketball season.
Field hockey squanders early lead, falls to Michigan 3-2 in overtime
The MSU field hockey team was looking to take down their rival Michigan on Friday, but it just wasn’t in the cards, as they lost 3-2 in overtime.
No. 25 Spartans tripped up by Wildcats, fall in four sets
The No. 25 MSU volleyball team was stunned by Northwestern on Friday, as they lost to the Wildcats in four sets (17-25, 25-19, 20-25, 22-25).
Holding Back The Hawkeyes
The MSU football team (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) is less than 48 hours from squaring off against Iowa (3-2, 1-0) in its Homecoming match. And at about 4 p.m. Saturday, win or lose, you can bet the Spartans already will have forgotten about the Hawkeyes and turned their attention to the next opponent: in-state rival No. 25 Michigan (3-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten), who is looming just over the horizon. But not a second before.
Reviewing MSU's record before U-M rivalry game
In a defensive battle, the Spartans held the Buckeyes scoreless through almost the entire game before allowing a touchdown with 10 seconds remaining. The Spartans then had a bye week to prepare for Michigan on Oct. 15, 2011, when they beat the Wolverines, 28-14, at Spartan Stadium.
Homecoming game critical for Spartans’ season
When the MSU football team hits the field for its 97th homecoming game this weekend, there will be more on the line than the usual celebration of returning alumni.
Spartans travel to Minnesota to face top-ranked Golden Gophers
The first time MSU hockey took the ice against Minnesota under Tom Anastos, the Spartans walked away with their heads high from an upset victory. This weekend, Anastos plans on feeling that triumph again.
Bell leads group replacing former starters
When Suzy Merchant looks to the Breslin Center floor during preseason practice, the MSU women’s basketball coach sees a familiar challenge: trying to remain among the top of the Big Ten without three starters from the previous year.
Sims Jr. hopes to make impact felt on special teams
Andre Sims Jr. knows he’s crazy. The thought of 11 college football players running at you with a full head of steam and shouting obscenities triggers fear for most, but for the redshirt freshman, it draws a smile.
Midnight Madness marks return of basketball season at Breslin Center
When MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo makes his grand entrance Friday night at Midnight Madness at Breslin Center, it might be his most menacing reveal yet.
Minnesota series a reunion for several Spartan hockey players
John Draeger grew up with everyone around him admiring the Minnesota Gophers. The MSU hockey freshman defenseman and Faribault, Minn., native said growing up, “it (was) just the team” everyone followed. And this weekend, Draeger will step onto the Gophers’ ice for the first time, skating in a green and white jersey to try and hand his home-state team an upset loss.
Volleyball returns home for weekend doubleheader
Last time the MSU volleyball team played at home, the Detroit Tigers were in second place in the AL Central, the Spartan football team was in the top 25 and the first presidential debate was still more than a week away. Let’s just say it’s been a while since the Spartans played in front of their home crowd at Jenison Field House.
No. 19 field hockey team readies for rematch with Michigan
After winning two nail-biting games in the state of Ohio last weekend, the MSU field hockey team only was given a short time to relish in their victory.
Women's soccer falls to No. 23 Michigan 2-1 in overtime
Ann Arbor, Mich. – Under the lights at U-M Soccer Stadium, the MSU women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to No. 23 Michigan in a game that took almost one hundred minutes to decide.
Injuries pose potential for Thomas at tight end
Meeting with the media Wednesday afternoon, offensive coordinator Dan Roushar revealed replacing injured junior tight end Dion Sims would be a little more difficult than initially expected.
Jones, Norman jockey for time at linebacker position
It’s been five days since Taiwan Jones took the field against Indiana, and the sophomore linebacker still can’t shake a smile that spans from ear to ear. That’s because, for the first time in his career, Jones wasn’t on the field for the occasional play or to finish up the end of a blowout.
Diving team uses indoor facilities to improve performance
Deep in the bowels of the IM Sports-West building lies a device that allows members of the MSU diving team to spin high above the ground and land safely.
Volleyball keeps goals in mind during Big Ten season
For the MSU volleyball team, today’s surprises could very well turn into tomorrow’s headlines. Coming into the season unranked and unexpected, the Spartans (15-3 overall, 3-3 Big Ten) since then have turned heads in the volleyball world.