ICE HOCKEY
MSU ice hockey drops sixth meeting to Michigan 4-1 in Big Ten Tournament
It was hard to put into words.
BASKETBALL
On to the next one: MSU survives late Georgia rally to advance, 70-63
Charlotte, North Carolina — MSU missed five of their first six shots and trailed Georgia 9-3 five minutes into the game.
BASKETBALL
Fans from all over flock to Charlotte, North Carolina to see MSU in the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament
By Troy Jefferson Tjefferson@statenews.com Fan story Birds flock back north for spring but Spartan fans have come south on the first day of the new season.
FOOTBALL
MSU players react to Delton Williams arrest
All was mute on the practice field inside the MSU football facility on Wednesday afternoon following the Spartans Pro Day for the NFL hopefuls, in regards to the recent arrest of Delton Williams. Williams, the sophomore running back, was arrested and charged earlier on Monday night of brandishing a firearm after an alleged road rage incident on Shaw Lane and Red Cedar Road.
SPORTS
John Rizqallah qualifies for wrestling national championships
Four-year letter award winner and team captain of MSU Wrestling, senior John Rizqallah qualified for the 2015 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, making this his third straight year qualifying and competing at the championships.
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Basketball seniors embracing final stretch of their careers
Following MSU’s Big Ten tournament championship loss, senior forward Branden Dawson showed a rare set of emotions--tears. He and senior guard Travis Trice are entering the final stretch of their Spartan careers, and following such a tough defeat, Dawson just couldn’t hold back.
ICE HOCKEY
Column: MSU ice hockey has seen the corner, now turning it as a program
“We think that we can kind of see the corner,” head coach Tom Anastos said.
FOOTBALL
MacGarrett Kings Jr. pretrial adjourned, no new date set
By Matthew Argillander margillander@statenews.com Those expecting developments in the case of junior wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr will have to wait for a bit as his pretrial was adjourned and will be rescheduled in a few weeks for a date to be determined. The defense attorney representing Kings will be James T.
FOOTBALL
Spartans look to impress NFL scouts at MSU's pro day
With the NFL draft fast approaching it is time for Spartans who are looking to go pro to show their ability.
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'Win the weekend'
The streak continues for Izzo: it's the Spartans' 18th consecutive NCAA tourney appearance. But he isn't looking past MSU's games this weekend. The first being Friday's matchup with Georgia.
SOFTBALL
MSU softball sets its eyes on Big Ten competition
The softball team concluded the non conference portion of its schedule last week and are setting their eyes on Big Ten competition.
BASEBALL
Baseball beginning to play games in the midwest again
The men's baseball team just returned from a key eight game stretch in the season, the team played eight games in 11 days over spring break. Before heading down south for this trip sophomore pitcher Cam Vieaux spoke of how important it would be being a team from the north to get some consistent play and to get adjusted to playing outside. "We haven't really gotten outside much, it's tough going and playing against te
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Travis trice has turned season around after benching
Benching senior guard Travis Trice in favor of freshman guard Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn against Ohio State on Feb.
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A preview of potential opponents for MSU basketball this weekend
Georgia (21-11, 11-7 SEC) Georgia’s most impressive performance of the year came in a close 72-68 home loss to No.
SPORTS
Spartan gymnasts receive conference honors, despite season of injuries
The girl's gymnastics team earned some recognition in the conference after a solid season of play despite battling injuries throughout the year.
BASEBALL
MSU will face Michigan at Comerica Park in April
MSU and Michigan will renew their rivalry this time on the professional baseball diamond next month. The Spartans (8-9 overall) will take on the Wolverines (11-8 overall) at Comerica Park at 6:35p.m. on April 14. MSU did not play Michigan last season but were swept in two games in the 2013 season against their in-state rivals. The matchup at Comerica Park in April will be the only game between the two teams this season. MSU will play at Comerica Park the following day as well against Central Michigan (13-7 overall) at 7:05 p.m. Head coach Jake Bross, MSU Director of Admissions Jim Cotter, the Spartan Brass and Sparty will partake in a pregame reception at 5p.m. For $30, fans can purchase a game ticket, which also includes admission into a tailgate-style meal and a cash bar.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU Club Hockey takes home ACHA national championship
Teams from across the country competed for the title, but MSU came out on top. After an intense competition, the MSU Division 3 Hockey Club won the 2014-15 ACHA National Championship game in Pelham, Alabama on March 14. The tournament had the Spartans facing off against the University of Alabama (4-4), Colorado State University (5-3), Pitts-Johnstown University (2-9) and Bryn Athyn College (7-6 OT) for the semi-finals.
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Column: Suzy Merchant should have given her team a chance to play in WNIT
I for one can say for everyone that this season has had its ups and downs. Whether or not it’s considered to be a disappointing campaign, there was an out that would have made everyone feel better. First, let’s be honest, your six-year streak of NCAA postseason berths EMCwas coming to an end.
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Tom Izzo: Big Ten championship would have been motivation to future teams
By Omari Sankofa II osankofa@statenews.com After falling to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship on Sunday, Izzo was adamant that there were no moral victories to be taken from the loss. When he addressed the media on Tuesday, his tone was a little different. The Spartans were seven minutes away from securing head coach Tom Izzo's fifth Big Ten championship banner before Wisconsin flipped the script and stole the game in overtime.
FOOTBALL
Breaking: Running back Delton Williams suspended, currently in custody at Ingham County Jail.
The football team took a hit today as another player has run into legal trouble. Sophomore running back Delton Williams was taken into custody at the Ingham County Jail according to online records. Head coach Mark Dantonio released a statement on the sophomore running backs status with the team as of now. "Delton Williams has been suspended indefinitely from all team-related activities," Dantonio said. According to a report on the website isportsweb.com Williams was taken into custody for brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident at the corner of Shaw Lane and Farm Lane. There was an alert issued by the MSU Police Department detailing the incident before it was known Williams was involved. "MSUPD report a person displaying a gun from vehicle at Shaw/Farm in a road rage incident.