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FOOTBALL

Column: Not much to smile about after narrow MSU win

Moments after MSU football head coach stormed away from the podium after Saturday’s underwhelming 23-7 victory over Eastern Michigan, defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi took the stage. Narduzzi turned to the media and with a big grin requested one thing of the reporters before him; “Smile!”

FOOTBALL

Bell and Sims help MSU avoid upset, knock off Eastern Michigan 23-7

As he went to the locker room, with boos raining down from the stands, Dion Sims knew he had to do something. He couldn’t afford to be the underclassman that showed occasional flashes of potential anymore. With the No. 21 MSU football team (3-1) trailing Eastern Michigan (0-4) 7-3 at halftime, Sims hadn’t caught a pass, and the offense couldn’t find a rhythm.

SOCCER

Spartans earn first home victory in 2-1 bout with Western Michigan

Friday night brought the MSU men’s soccer team (3-5-1) one accomplishment it’s been struggling to reach all season: a home win. The team’s victory came in a 2-1 win against in-state rival Western Michigan, now 7-2-0, and slight changes to the offense seemed to get the ball rolling for the Spartans.

Robert Bondy ·
FOOTBALL

Road To Recovery

If you’re to believe Le’Veon Bell, Spartan fans should have no worries about No. 21 MSU’s (2-1) game against Eastern Michigan (0-3) this Saturday.

SOCCER

Men's soccer plays host to Western Michigan

The MSU men’s soccer team will take the field on Friday looking for something they haven’t found this year: a home win. The Spartans (2-5-1) take on Western Michigan at 5 p.m. Friday at DeMartin Soccer Complex at Old College Field.