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Nick Ward earns Big Ten Player and Freshman of Week
For the first time this season, a freshman was named Big Ten Player of the Week along with Freshman of the Week.
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MSU polishes NCAA Tournament resume with upset win over Badgers
Head coach Tom Izzo admitted after MSU’s 84-74 win over No. 16 Wisconsin Sunday evening, the upset has been a work in progress.
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Tori Jankoska rises, breaks records during final season as a Spartan
This season senior Tori Jankoska has been completely in the spotlight, leading the Spartans on the court, breaking records while preparing to leave a legacy behind. From fighting for her life at birth to fighting on the court as a Spartan, Jankoska has had a rollercoaster ride worth of experiences, but right now it seems she at the top and not coming down any time soon.
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Harris plays one last time in MSU's win on senior night
The flashing lights, band blaring at full volume and a standing ovation from the Izzone and Breslin Center crowd, that was the send off for MSU men’s basketball senior class. Going out with an 84-74 win over No. 16 Wisconsin, seniors Alvin Ellis III, Matt Van Dyk and even Eron Harris were able to play their final game at home.
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FINAL: MSU upsets No. 16 Wisconsin on senior day, 84-74
It was a showcase of underclassmen talent at the Breslin Center Sunday, as the Spartans hosted the University of Wisconsin for senior day. MSU upset the No. 16 Badgers by a final score of 84-74.
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Live Blog: MSU men's basketball vs. No. 16 Wisconsin on senior night
Follow along with The State News and the basketball writers, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison, as MSU men's basketball (17-11 overall, 9-6) hosts No. 16 Wisconsin (22-6 overall, 11-4). Feel free to post comments and questions on the live blog, or tweet at our basketball writers.
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Spartans commit season-low turnovers as freshmen dazzled
For the first time without fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris this season, the Spartans were once again looking for a man to step up in the wake of injury.
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MSU's freshman class fills void of Harris as Spartans roll
Under the home crowd, MSU men’s basketball experienced their ninth new lineup against Nebraska, the latest swap due to the hole left by injured fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris.
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Final: Freshmen combine for 64 points, MSU rolls over Nebraska 88-72
Without fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris, MSU men's basketball rolled over Nebraska, 88-72 . MSU men's basketball is now 17-11 overall, and 9-6 in the Big Ten.
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Live blog: Nebraska (12-14, 6-8 Big Ten) vs. MSU (16-11, 8-6 Big Ten)
Follow along with The State News and basketball writers Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU men's basketball (16-11, 8-6 Big Ten) hosts Nebraska (16-11, 6-8 Big Ten) at the Breslin Center.
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FINAL: MSU women's basketball powers back in comeback on Senior Day
In the last home game of the season MSU women’s basketball faced Penn State University in the Breslin Center.
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PREVIEW: MSU men's basketball takes on Nebraska in first game without Harris
MSU men’s basketball (16-11 overall, 8-6) will get their first new look without fifth-year senior Eron Harris against Nebraska (12-14 overall, 6-8) on Feb. 23.
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PREVIEW: MSU women's basketball hosts Senior Night against Penn State
After MSU women's basketball defeated in-state rival the University of Michigan Sunday, senior guard Tori Jankoska said she has tried to not think of the forthcoming.
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With Harris out, MSU basketball faces shuffling pieces
As fifth-year senior shooting guard Eron Harris' season came to an end, head coach Tom Izzo has a problem on his hands.
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Senior guard Tori Jankoska named Big Ten Player of Week
After leading the MSU women's basketball team to a 86-68 win over the University of Michigan Sunday, senior guard Tori Jankoska was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.
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Miles Bridges wins fifth Big Ten Freshman of the week award
Freshman forward Miles Bridges has won his fifth Big Ten Freshman of the week award, the Big Ten announced on Monday. Bridges averaged 15.5 points, 10 rebounds while shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from three-point land against Ohio State and then-No. 16 Purdue. In a win against the Buckeyes on Feb.
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Foul trouble, displacement calls deter Spartans in loss to Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Nick Ward’s explanation for why the Spartans lost on Saturday to Purdue was very candid.
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FINAL: Spartans blow out rival Wolverines in front of record crowd
Coming off a 85-69 win against Minnesota, the MSU women’s basketball team hoped to win their second-straight game Sunday as they took on the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines on the road.
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Fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris to require season-ending surgery
Stretchered off in their 80-63 loss to No. 16 Purdue, fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris will have season-ending surgery on his right knee, according to a press release. After the game on Saturday, Harris returned home with the team and underwent an MRI for further diagnostic tests. It was deemed further surgery was needed to help repair the damage.
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Eron Harris suffers potential career ending injury in loss at Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Falling to the No. 16 Purdue Boilermakers, MSU men’s basketball have lost more than their 11 game this season. Now they will be without fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris for an undetermined amount of time.