MEN'S SOCCER
Injury-ridden Spartans drop Big Ten home finale
An injury-depleted No. 16 MSU men’s soccer team saw its Big Ten title hopes slip away in a 3-0 loss against Indiana on Sunday.
SPORTS
Field hockey seniors go out on top at home
In her last game on Ralph Young Field, senior forward Jantine Steinmetz came out firing to make her last home game count. She posted both of the No. 9 MSU field hockey team’s goals in its 2-0 victory over Indiana on Saturday.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball drops two matches on road trip
Despite junior outside hitters Becca Zlabis and Kyndra Abron putting down a combined total of 45 kills on the weekend, the MSU volleyball team was unable to take down both Purdue on Friday and Indiana on Saturday.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans tie No. 23 Minnesota
After 110 minutes, neither the MSU women’s soccer team (9-4-3) or No. 23 Minnesota team (10-5-3) could pull out a victory.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans power past Nanooks, 4-1
The best defense was an offensive outburst by the No. 16 MSU hockey team defensemen as MSU beat No. 9 Alaska, 4-1, Saturday evening at Munn Ice Arena.
FOOTBALL
'Mouse trap' trick play ignites Spartans' comeback victory
Senior punter Aaron Bates took the snap and delivered a 23-yard pass to redshirt freshman wide receiver Bennie Fowler, who broke open for a first down at the Northwestern 13-yard line and caught the Northwestern return team off guard for a big gain.
FOOTBALL
Spartans fight back at Northwestern, remain undefeated
Evanston, Ill. – Two touchdowns in the final two minutes lifted No. 8 MSU to a thrilling 35-27 win against Northwestern on Saturday, keeping MSU undefeated.
BASKETBALL
Students enjoy annual Izzone Campout
Students camped out at Munn Field on Friday night in hopes of earning lower bowl seating for the 2010-11 men’s basketball season.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans tie No. 9 Alaska, fall in shootout
A controversial call allowed the No. 9 Alaska hockey team to take a 2-1 shootout victory over No. 16 MSU in a game that ended in a 1-1 tie.
FOOTBALL
Students, Spartan fans to travel to Illinois for game
Without a home football game to celebrate, many MSU students are headed home for the weekend. But for Adam Nelligan, home is only a 25-minute drive from Northwestern’s Ryan Field, where he will spend his Saturday afternoon in the stands cheering on the Spartans.
FOOTBALL
Senior Misch bringing energy, leaving his mark
Jon Misch is a man of many talents. The fifth-year senior’s list of off-the-field accomplishments would impress most people. But it’s his on-the-field play and excitement that’s made him stand out for the No. 8 MSU football team en route to a 7-0 start.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Heyboer nears school all-time scoring record
In just her junior year, forward Laura Heyboer, native is in a first place tie for the school’s all-time scoring record. Coming to MSU as one of the most decorated recruits ever, she likely will not only beat the record, but shatter it.
FOOTBALL
Conroy's perfect start a dream come true
Growing up a lifelong MSU fan, sophomore Dan Conroy had a goal to one day be the Spartans’ kicker. After redshirting in 2008 and sitting behind now-graduated Brett Swenson last season, Conroy finally got his chance to shine and has been perfect this season.
FOOTBALL
Spartan defense will be tested by Northwestern
The football series between MSU and Northwestern has provided some exciting games in recent history, from the Spartans’ 48-41 overtime loss in 2007 to their 35-point comeback win the year before.
SPORTS
Field hockey takes on Indiana in final home match
With the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments in the near future, the No. 9 MSU field hockey team said its main focus is its last home game of the season against Indiana on Saturday at Ralph Young Field (1 p.m., Big Ten Network).
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball travels to Indiana for pair of road matches
In its first of two straight weekends of playing on the road, the MSU volleyball team said it is prepared and excited for the challenges it will face against Purdue and Indiana.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Dynamic duo leading Spartans this season
There have been many dynamic duos throughout history, such as Batman and Robin or Starsky and Hutch. In women’s collegiate soccer, there might not be a better duo than MSU junior forward Laura Heyboer and sophomore forward Olivia Stander.
FOOTBALL
Spartans should win battles in the trenches at Northwestern
The No. 8 MSU football team faces its first out-of-state trip of the season Saturday when it visits Northwestern. Here are four key matchups to watch in Saturday’s game.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans slowly coming back from injuries
After a summer full of injuries, the MSU men’s basketball team is beginning to get everyone back on the court.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartan icers ready for No. 9 Alaska
The No. 16 MSU hockey team is going from the Black Bears to the polar bears — the No. 9 Alaska Nanooks to be exact. After finishing last weekend with a win and a tie against No. 12 Maine, MSU will take on CCHA foe Alaska on Friday and Saturday at Munn Ice Arena.