ICE HOCKEY

MSU sees benefits from outdoor hockey events

Dillon Davis

February 14, 2012

More than a decade ago on a chilly Saturday in October 2001, 74,544 fans witnessed the start of a phenomenon. In an event historically catered to the NHL and the bright lights of a more prominent venue, Spartan Stadium hosted the Cold War hockey game between MSU and Michigan. The game, which ended in a 3-3 tie between the heated in-state rivals, set milestones for the largest crowd at an ice hockey game and paved the way for a culture embracing outdoor hockey.

BASEBALL

Big Ten names Spartan baseball championship favorite in preseason

Michelle Martinelli

February 14, 2012

After winning its first Big Ten Championship last season since 1979, the conference named the MSU baseball team the preseason favorite to win the 2012 Big Ten Championship, the conference announced Tuesday.

BASKETBALL

Izzo focuses on execution, turnovers

Pat Evans

February 13, 2012

At his weekly press conference Monday, Tom Izzo said there are a few areas his team needs to improve on, as it’s about to embark on a 13-day, five-game stretch.

BASKETBALL

Merchant shows concern with team’s lack of tenacity, energy

Josh Mansour

February 13, 2012

After winning three straight games with a new starting lineup, MSU women’s basketball (15-10 overall, 7-5 Big Ten) head coach Suzy Merchant thought her team had moved past the bad habits that dug it a hole in the conference standings.

BASEBALL

Drafted freshmen opt for MSU, significant contributions expected

Jeremy Warnemuende

February 13, 2012

Entering his fourth season as MSU baseball’s head coach, Jake Boss Jr. can’t remember ever relying on so many freshmen.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU splits with U-M, tied for No. 5 in CCHA

Dillon Davis

February 12, 2012

Fans raised signs and chanted their respective fight songs. Both benches clamored for the next shift and remained on edge as the puck seemed to volley from one end of the rink to the other. And each goal held the implications of victory and the weight of a series. Another typical weekend of college hockey’s fiercest rivalry between the No. 17 MSU hockey team and No. 4 Michigan.

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BASKETBALL

Column: Spartans prove toughness in Buckeye upset

Jeremy Warnemuende

February 12, 2012

Tom Izzo walked off the Value City Arena floor Saturday without showing much emotion. If you didn’t know, you might not have guessed that moments ago his No. 11 MSU men’s basketball team upset No. 3 Ohio State 58-48 and moved into a tie for first place in the Big Ten.

ICE HOCKEY

Column: MSU program sees positives despite loss

Dillon Davis

February 12, 2012

In his first year leading the program, MSU hockey head coach Tom Anastos always has seen two sides to every weekend series.

BASKETBALL

Women's basketball falls at Iowa

Josh Mansour

February 12, 2012

After coming from behind to even the score at halftime, the MSU women’s basketball team fell flat in the second half, losing to Iowa 74-57.

SPORTS

Gymnastics rides three-meet win streak

Jesse O'Brien

February 12, 2012

It wasn’t pretty, but thanks to a late swing in MSU’s favor, the Spartan gymnastics team pulled out its third straight win, 193.875-193.475 over Pittsburgh.

SPORTS

Women's tennis defeats Bowling Green, Toledo in doubleheader

Caleb Nordgren

February 12, 2012

It may not have been pretty, but the MSU women’s tennis team survived its first and only doubleheader this weekend, beating Bowling Green 4-3 and then taking down Toledo 5-2.

SPORTS

Men's tennis shut down by Ohio State

Caleb Nordgren

February 12, 2012

When MSU’s men’s tennis team took the court against Ohio State, who was ranked as the third best team in the nation and undefeated at 7-0, optimism reigned.

SPORTS

Wrestling improves against nonconference opponents

Jesse O'Brien

February 12, 2012

Although they left Edinboro, Penn., without a win, the Spartan wrestlers continued to show improvement in their 18-15 dual loss to the No. 20 Fighting Scots and in their individual performances in the Edinboro Open on Saturday.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans have déjà vu against Michigan in Detroit

Dillon Davis

February 11, 2012

Detroit – For the second time this season, the No. 17 MSU hockey team played in-state rival No. 4 Michigan and went to overtime at Joe Louis Arena.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey falls to U-M in overtime, 3-2

Dillon Davis

February 11, 2012

Detroit – Even if the No. 17 MSU hockey team was cognizant of the past, it couldn’t stop history from repeating itself. In the shadow of in-state rival Michigan’s banner from the Great Lakes Invitational, the No. 17 MSU hockey team lost possession of the puck in front of its own net in overtime, and U-M forward Kevin Lynch scooped it up and scored to give the No. 4 Wolverines the 3-2 victory at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

SPORTS

Gymnastics win third consecutive home meet

Jesse O'Brien

February 11, 2012

The MSU gymnastics team won its third straight meet at Jenison Field House, 193.875-193.475, over Pittsburgh Saturday night.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Defense key in MSU win at Ohio State

Pat Evans

February 11, 2012

Columbus, Ohio — Sometimes lost in the ups and downs of the offense, the No. 11 men’s basketball team’s defense was the key in the 58-48 win in at No.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU fights for 'Spartans everywhere,' defeats Michigan 3-2

Dillon Davis

February 10, 2012

Torey Krug knows what’s at stake when his team plays Michigan. With in-state bragging rights and respect of the college hockey world on the line, the junior defenseman and team captain stepped up and scored two goals and added an assist before a season-high crowd of 7,103 fans. He sent the No. 17 MSU hockey team ahead of the Wolverines, 3-2, Friday at Munn Ice Arena.

BASKETBALL

Johnson goes the extra mile, had 12 points and eight rebounds over Wildcats

Josh Mansour

February 9, 2012

With the finish line looming up ahead, Lykendra Johnson is doing everything she can to be ready.

ICE HOCKEY

Michigan rivalry fuels series rematch

Dillon Davis

February 9, 2012

Even with each series carrying significant importance this time of year for the No. 17 MSU hockey team, this week is slightly different. Every word, every practice, every gym session and team meal carries a distinct buzz radiating from the coaches down to the Zamboni driver. It’s Michigan week.