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Sweating it out

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 13, 2011

After a tumultuous season, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo said Saturday he hoped Selection Sunday would be as miserable as possible for him and his players. More than 30 minutes into Sunday’s selection show, with the Spartans having yet to hear their name called, it was apparent Izzo had received exactly what he wanted.

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Spartans earn No. 10 seed, set to play UCLA

Staff Reports

March 13, 2011

The MSU men’s basketball team was awarded a 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play 7-seed UCLA in Tampa, Fla. Check statenews.com for more throughout the night.

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Spartans now must play waiting game

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 12, 2011

Despite Friday’s blowout win against Purdue, Saturday’s loss to Penn State still leaves some doubts to Tournament time.

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Spartans lose in semifinals to Penn State, 61-48

Chris Vannini

March 12, 2011

After perhaps the most complete game of the season, Spartans come out flat against Penn State.

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MSU, Penn State meet after polar opposite games

Chris Vannini

March 12, 2011

After one of MSU’s most complete games, the men’s basketball team will take on Penn State after a dismal showing from the Nittany Lions on Friday.

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Spartans coming together at right time

Chris Vannini

March 11, 2011

Combine senior guard Kalin Lucas’ career night and the rest of team coming together, the Spartans are primed for another run.

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Lucas, Spartans blow out Purdue

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 11, 2011

Behind senior guard Kalin Lucas’ 30 points, MSU beats Purdue, 74-56.

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Spartans set to tip-off against Boilermakers

Chris Vannini

March 11, 2011

MSU set to play Purdue for third time this season, after losing in the two regular-season matchups.

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Spartans win in ugly fashion, continue to advance

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 10, 2011

Despite a win lacking style points, MSU will play Purdue on Friday with another opportunity to bolster their NCAA Tournament résumé.

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Spartans survive Hawkeyes; prepare for Boilermakers

Chris Vannini

March 10, 2011

Spartans hold on down the stretch, finish off Iowa to advance to Big Ten quarterfinals.

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Right team won Big Ten tourney title, but refs helped

Anthony Odoardi

March 7, 2011

Referees played a part in the MSU women’s basketball team’s loss in the Big Ten Tournament, allowing Ohio State to claim the tournament title.

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Women lose to Ohio State for third time this season, bounced from Big Ten Tournament

Anthony Odoardi

March 5, 2011

Spartans bounced from the Big Ten Tournament by Ohio State.

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MSU still fighting for NCAA Tournament bid

Chris Vannini

March 5, 2011

Spartans NCAA Tournament hopes in question, but not if they can win the Big Ten Tournament.

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Spartans end regular season with loss in Ann Arbor

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 5, 2011

The first five minutes of Saturday’s game in Ann Arbor cost the Spartans dearly in their 70-63 loss to Michigan.

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Spartans hold Wildcats to 25 points in quarterfinal win

Anthony Odoardi

March 4, 2011

Top-seeded MSU torches Northwestern in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament, 56-25.

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Spartans look for revenge at Michigan

Chris Vannini

March 3, 2011

Spartans look for revenge of the Wolverines victory in East Lansing.

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Spartans hold advantages over Wolverines

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 3, 2011

MSU heads to Ann Arbor with large tournament implications.

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Spartan seniors leave Breslin with win

Chris Vannini

March 2, 2011

He high-fived his teammates and walked to midcourt. The spotlight on him, like it always had been. He looked around, smiled, waved his hands in the air as the crowd got even louder.

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Seniors spectacular careers winding down, starting Senior Day

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 2, 2011

Three seniors played said goodbye to the Breslin Center with Wednesday night’s 85-66 victory over Iowa.

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Spartans send out seniors on high note

Jeremy Warnemuende

March 2, 2011

The MSU men’s basketball team sent its seniors out on a winning note Wednesday night, beating Iowa, 85-66, at Breslin Center in the final home game of the season.