MSU sports shine across pivotal weekend matchups
Michigan State University's winter sports programs are thriving, and had another weekend with wins across the board.
Michigan State University's winter sports programs are thriving, and had another weekend with wins across the board.
Michigan State University wrestling struggled to keep up with 7th-ranked Nebraska on Sunday afternoon, falling 38-3 at Jenison Fieldhouse. The Spartans secured just one win during the dual, courtesy of true freshman Mason Stewart. After the loss to the Cornhuskers, MSU dropped to 3-5 overall and remained winless in Big Ten competition at 0-5.
After opening the season with losses to Gonzaga and Washington State, Michigan State University women's tennis rebounded with back-to-back wins, defeating Xavier 4-3 and West Virginia 6-1. The Spartans now sit at 2-2 after an impressive victory against the Mountaineers.
During the decade of the 2010s, Michigan State athletics reigned supreme with ranked team after ranked team. After a bit of a falloff over the past couple of years, a sudden burst of success has re-emerged MSU as a top athletic school in the nation.
For the first time since the 1972-73 season, Michigan State hockey completed its most successful series against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, finishing 2-0-2 and securing 10 of 12 possible points.
Holding a four-point lead over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten standings, Michigan State University hockey aimed to complete a series sweep and extend their lead to seven points.
MSU's steady performance Saturday solidified its grip on the conference’s title race.
In-state rivalries are always a big deal, and No. 21 Michigan State University women’s basketball junior forward Theryn Hallock knows the importance of these matchups.
In the first of a two-game rivalry series, the Michigan State women's basketball team used a dominant second half burst in Ann Arbor to take down the rival Michigan Wolverines 88-58.
For the first time in program history, Michigan State University hockey scored nine goals in a single game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
From the puck drop, Michigan State University hockey dominated the Minnesota Golden Gophers, winning 9-3 to take a four-point lead in the Big Ten standings.
After dropping its first two matches of the season to Gonzaga and Washington State, Michigan State University women’s tennis secured its first victory, edging Xavier 4-3.
Michigan State wrestling fell to No. 24 Indiana in a challenging 35-3 defeat, with Clayton Jones securing the Spartans’ lone victory amid a dominant performance by the Hoosiers.
The No. 2 Michigan State University hockey team sits at the top of the conference, just one point ahead of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This weekend, the Spartans have an opportunity to turn that one point advantage into a seven point lead.
Michigan State University women's basketball senior guard/forward Jocelyn Tate refuses to be labeled solely as a defensive specialist—she’s determined to be more.
Michigan State University men’s basketball (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten) has won 11 straight games and appears to have hit its stride midway through the season. Defined by their strength in numbers and dominant rebounding, the Spartans have emerged as a formidable force despite inconsistent three-point shooting.
Returning to East Lansing after a successful two-game road trip, the Michigan State University women’s basketball team rediscovered its early-season form, dominating defensively.
After a split weekend with Michigan, the Michigan State University hockey team earned one point in an overtime loss on night one before bouncing back with a statement 4-1 win on Saturday. The Spartans remain prominent in national polls and earned a spot in the Big Ten Stars of the Week.
Spartan Athletics had impressive performances this weekend, with multiple teams facing their rivals, the Wolverines.
Michigan State University men’s basketball is ranked inside the AP Poll Top 10 for the first time in three seasons.