MEN'S BASKETBALL
Marvin Clark steps up for men's basketball in win over Santa Clara, 79-52
In his first start at MSU, freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr. took full advantage of his opportunity.
VOLLEYBALL
Trip to NCAA Tournament still possible for MSU volleyball despite inconsistent season
The ups and downs of the volleyball team’s roller coaster season has provided a silver lining — growth. “You learn, you get shut down, you have to come back, you have to pick yourself up,” head coach Cathy George said.
MEN'S SOCCER
Sweet Sixteen berth continues trend of postseason success for men's soccer
After defeating the Oakland 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday the men's soccer team finds themselves in the Sweet 16 (third round) for the third time since 2010.
FOOTBALL
Four takeaways from MSU football's win over Rutgers Saturday
No. 10 MSU (9-2 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) cruised to a 45-3 victory over Rutgers (6-5 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) on Saturday in the Green and White's final game of the season at Spartan Stadium.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer defeats Oakland to advance to Sweet Sixteen
The men’s soccer team (12-4-5 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) advanced to the Sweet Sixteen by defeating the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (10-7-3 overall, 5-0-3 Horizon) 1-0min the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon. This was the second time this season the Spartans played the Golden Grizzlies this season, this time avenging their 2-0 loss on Oct. 22 during the regular season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Late run helps women's basketball pull off 64-45 win over IUPUI
After an emotional loss to No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 15 MSU was back in action at Breslin Center taking on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars. MSU looked sluggish at times but was able to pull out a 64-45 win after a 20-9 run to end the game.
VOLLEYBALL
Cathy George picked up 550th career win against Rutgers Saturday
Volleyball head coach Cathy George won her 550th game in impressive fashion Saturday night. MSU (16-13 overall, 9-9 Big Ten) swept Rutgers (7-24 overall, 0-18 Big Ten), 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-16) at Jenison Field House.
SPORTS
Field hockey program brings in players from around the world
While MSU student athletes come from many parts of the world, not many teams are as well represented as field hockey. Players hail from countries including Scotland, Ireland and New Zealand.
FOOTBALL
Mark Dantonio had fun with playbook during Saturday's 45-3 victory over Rutgers
Football is a serious, physical and intense game. Especially at a high competitive level like in the Big Ten. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Head coach Mark Dantonio made it fun for MSU Saturday with some unconventional play calling that led to a number of smiles following the 45-3 victory over Rutgers in the Spartans’ final home game of the season.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball defeats Rutgers in straight sets for third consecutive win
The women’s volleyball team matched the football team with a blowout of its own on Saturday night against Rutgers.
SPORTS
MSU women's cross country wins NCAA Cross Country Championship for first time in program history
The NCAA Women’s Cross Country Championship title went to MSU Saturday, where four Spartans finished in the top 25. This is the first time the Spartans have won in program history.
FOOTBALL
Lippett sees time on both sides of the ball during MSU's win against Rutgers
Going into Saturday's game against Rutgers, senior wide receiver Tony Lippett only needed one yard to join the 1,000 receiving yards club as only the eighth Spartan to reach that milestone.
FOOTBALL
MSU football sends off senior class with 45-3 victory over Rutgers
It was a day that the seniors were supposed to shine, and they did.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey splits Big Ten opener against Ohio State, 1-1
The hockey team (4-7-0 overall, 1-1-0-0 Big Ten) was defeated 3-0 Friday night by the Ohio State Buckeyes (4-7-1 overall, 1-1-0-0 Big Ten). After defeating the Buckeyes 2-1 the previous night, the Spartans couldn’t muster up any goals on Friday.
FOOTBALL
Football beat writers predict blowout victories for MSU football over Rutgers
It's senior day for the MSU football team, and football beat writers Robert Bondy and Geoff Preston predict healthy wins for the Spartans over Rutgers on Saturday.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Increased role for big men on offense pays dividends for men's basketball against Loyola Chicago
There was some speculation coming into the season on whether junior Matt Costello and sophomore Gavin Schilling could carry the load for MSU's big men. On Friday night, the Spartans were adamant about getting the ball in the paint through both players.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball returns home, defeats Loyola Chicago 87-52
The No. 19 men's basketball team bounced back from a 10-point loss against No. 4 Duke on Tuesday with an 87-52 home victory over Loyola Chicago Friday night. Five Spartans reached double figure, led by senior forward Branden Dawson who had 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists, and freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr.
ICE HOCKEY
Five recruits commit to MSU hockey, address team's future needs, according to Anastos
MSU hockey picked up some reinforcements for next year by signing five recruits to National Letters of Intent.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo and Mark Dantonio have developed a close friendship
It’s not common for programs to have the success in both basketball and football that MSU has had, which makes it even less common for the two coaches of those teams to be as close as Tom Izzo and Mark Dantonio have become over the years.
BASKETBALL
As head coach, Tom Izzo has coached 15 players to the NBA
The men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo has coached plenty of talented players in what is now his 20th season as head coach of the Spartans.