WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Allen chips tooth, Jankoska leads the way in exhibition win
On Sunday afternoon No. 24 MSU Women’s Basketball played an exhibition game against Northwood University.
FOOTBALL
Sophomore cornerback Vayante Copeland sustains season-ending injury
According to the Detroit Free Press, MSU sophomore cornerback Vayante Copeland suffered a broken foot and will be out for the rest of the season, Mark Dantonio told reporters during his weekly teleconference.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU blows out Northwood 82-47 in lone preseason game
The new-look MSU women's basketball team held its first and only exhibition game of the season at the Breslin Center.
FOOTBALL
O-line struggles were large factor in seventh straight loss for Spartans
Following back-to-back strong performances against the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan, MSU’s offensive line looked to be on the upswing from questionable performances in the weeks prior.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Harris, McQuaid provide offensive potency in exhibition win
The basketball bounced on the floor and the players’ shoes were extra squeaky as the MSU basketball team was back on the court for its second exhibition game.
ICE HOCKEY
Mixed defensive performance reflected in series split against Michigan Tech
During the week’s practice leading up to the MSU hockey team’s matchup against the Michigan Tech Huskies, it was without one key defenseman — redshirt-freshman Jerad Rosburg. Rosburg would be out with an upper-body injury, leading to a shift in the Spartans’ lineup come puck drop Friday and Saturday evening.
MEN'S SOCCER
MSU advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals with 2-1 win over Penn State
MSU men's soccer had the higher number in the standings, but Penn State had the number of MSU prior to the match following a 1-0 double overtime win in the teams' only encounters previously in the season.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball host Illinois, defeat Fighting Illini 3-0
On Saturday No. 16 MSU Volleyball played the University of Illinois for the second d time this season.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey loses game two to Michigan Tech, 5-1
After dropping its first four contests in a row to start the season, the MSU hockey team was looking for its third straight victory after the slow start.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: MSU football loses to Illinois for seventh-straight loss
The MSU football team came into Memorial Stadium to face Illinois still without a Big Ten win in the first weekend of November, something unheard of in the Dantonio era of Spartan football. They left Champaign, Ill still winless in conference play –– shooting themselves in the foot once again.
FOOTBALL
HALFTIME: MSU trails Illinois 7-6 despite defensive performance
The MSU football team (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) traveled to Champaign, Ill. to battle the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-6, 1-4). The Spartans are still in search of their first conference win, and despite coming into the game with some confidence, trail the Illini 7-6 at the break. Illinois was able to get on the scoreboard with just 14 seconds left in the half following an 11-play, 73 yard drive capped off by a 19-yard touchdown run from Kendrick Foster. MSU had two drives successful scoring drives in the first half, but couldn’t find their way to the end zone.
FOOTBALL
Live Blog: MSU football at Illinois
Welcome to The State News live blog for MSU football (2-6, 0-5) at Illinois (2-6, 1-4). Participate below by sending our football writers your comments, questions and thoughts about the game or Spartan football.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Morgan Green dismissed from MSU women's basketball team
The MSU women’s basketball team is only days away from their first exhibition game against Northwood University. Late Friday evening, the team announced in a press release junior guard Morgan Green has been dismissed from the team.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball opens four game home stand with 3-0 win over Northwestern
No. 16 MSU Volleyball played Northwestern University for the first time on Friday at Jenison Field House.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU wins second straight after Appleton overtime goal
After a night of firsts for the MSU hockey team, it was back at Munn Ice Arena to continue its regular season.
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast 19: Cubs win the WS and MSU football vs. Illinois
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski discuss the Cubs winning the World Series, MSU football vs.
FOOTBALL
Josiah Price named semifinalist for 2016 Wuerffel Trophy
MSU fifth-year senior tight end Josiah Price was slated as a semifinalist for the 2016 Wuerffel Trophy which is awarded to the “Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.”
SPORTS
MSU field hockey ends season with 2-1 double-overtime loss to U-M
On a Thursday afternoon in College Park, Md, the MSU field hockey team fell to the Michigan Wolverines 2-1 in double overtime in the first round of the Big Ten tournament.
FOOTBALL
PREVIEW: MSU (2-6, 0-5) heads to Illinois (2-6, 1-4) in search for victory
State News football beat writer Nathaniel Bott breaks down MSU’s game plan and what to expect from Illinois this Saturday, as well as lists injury updates and gives his prediction for the contest.
FOOTBALL
After performance against U-M, LJ Scott separating himself in Spartan backfield
The MSU football depth chart has been full of surprises all season long with changes being made at nearly every position. The one constant on head coach Mark Dantonio’s depth chart has been the running back position, where three co-starters have remained since week one –– sophomores L.J. Scott and Madre London as well as junior Gerald Holmes.