MSU won’t be taking to the gridiron this weekend as they have an early bye week, but for several members on the team, the off week won’t be a time to completely relax. Around 10 players will be journeying to Houston, which was just affected by Hurricane Harvey, to aid in the relief efforts stemming from the aftermath of the storm.
The women’s soccer team took their first lost in the Big Ten Conference after facing Indiana University with a score of 1-0. The team’s overall record becomes 4-4-0 with their second straight loss. Indiana kept the Spartan defense on their toes throughout the game with their shots while sophomore defense Madison VanDyke cleared the ball helping redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Reilley Ott.
The bye week is here, and for the second straight year, the Spartans have it early.
The No. 6 ranked MSU men’s soccer team beat No. 19 Bowling Green State University 1-0 last night, under the lights of DeMartin Stadium. Junior forward Ryan Sierakowski scored the lone goal for the Spartans, netting a penalty kick with 37:11 left in the second half.
Before the Spartans ever waged war with the Michigan Wolverines, there was Notre Dame.
For the typical college freshman just entering, already having a friend in the same boat as you can go a long way towards facilitating the transition to the classroom. For freshmen MSU volleyball players Jamye Cox and Meredith Norris, it facilitates their transition to the court.
For senior forward and East Lansing native Kristelle Yewah, playing soccer at MSU wasn’t originally apart of her plans, though you would think that someone would dream to play the sport they loved on the college campus they were basically raised on. Instead, the homegrown product focused all her attention on a school located about one hour south of MSU, a school where the colors blue and yellow are sported by its inhabitants instead of green and white, a school that creates contempt in these parts every time its name is uttered; the University of Michigan.
Listen in as sports editor Sam Metry and beat reporters Souichi Terada and Colton Wood take a look at how the MSU football team has done so far this year and as they preview the rest of the season.
Through MSU football’s first two regular seasons games this month, the Spartans have notched a 2-0 record, generated momentum and remained relatively healthy. The Spartans will not play on the gridiron this weekend as they have an early season bye.
Just like any good football team, the Spartans rely on their depth. And that means plenty of players see the field.
Junior forward DeJuan Jones was officially named Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Week for the MSU men's soccer team.
DeJuan Jones winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and being named to College Soccer News team of the week, wasn't the only thing in the news for the men's soccer team this week.
Head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters on Tuesday about the Spartans’ win last Saturday over Western Michigan and previewed MSU’s upcoming matchup against Notre Dame next Saturday.
Three star, class of 2018 high school basketball recruit Aaron Henry has verbally committed to Michigan State University. Henry gives Michigan State their fifth verbal commitment of the year and moves Michigan State up to No. 3 in the class of 2018 recruiting rankings.
The world and its mom could doubt the Spartans, but Dantonio has the proven track record to show that hey, maybe he’ll pull another win out of nowhere. And yup, shocking the nation in the process.
In last week’s 35-10 win against Bowling Green State University, the Spartans fumbled the ball a combined four teams, losing three of them. Out of those three lost fumbles, LJ Scott accounted for two. On Saturday against the Broncos, Scott didn’t let the ball hit the ground once.
The Spartan defense knew who and what Western Michigan featured when the Broncos rolled into town.
The defense led MSU in its second home game of the year, as the Spartans beat Western Michigan University, 28-14, only allowing the Broncos to gain 195 total yards.
After starting off the season beating Bowling Green State University, 35-10, the Spartans will host the Broncos of Western Michigan University.
The MSU Volleyball team cancelled their matchup today against the Florida Gators in Gainesville due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.