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MSU ends season on 67-63 Sweet Sixteen loss to UConn
Michigan State men's basketball season ends after a 67-63 loss to UConn, but Izzo isn't done yet.
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Ode, Woodard become first MSU women's basketball portal entries
Just five days after the season concluded, Michigan State women's basketball is already feeling the effects of the transfer portal. Freshman guard Jordan Ode and sophomore forward Juliann Woodard are the first Spartans to enter, leaving a roster that now faces significant questions heading into the offseason — particularly at forward, where depth is suddenly thin.
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MSU faces Wisconsin with Frozen Four berth at stake
No. 1-seeded Michigan State hockey will face Wisconsin, the No. 3 regional seed. Puck drop is set for 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. The game will be streamed on ESPN. The Spartans (26-8-2) advanced to the regional final after defeating UConn 2-1, and the Badgers (22-12-2) upset Dartmouth 5-1.
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Grit and goaltending carry MSU hockey past UConn
Michigan State hockey was backed by an excellent goaltending performance from Trey Augustine, paired resiliency to take a 2-1 win over UConn. MSU took five penalties throughout the game, but responded with successful kills and executed goals. The Spartans advance to the final round of regionals in the NCAA Tournament and will face Wisconsin for a chance at advancing to the Frozen Four.
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MSU hockey advances to NCAA regional final with 2-1 win over UConn
MSU will play for a spot in the Frozen Four after defeating UConn 2-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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MSU vs. UConn by the numbers, a Sweet 16 toss-up
Between two historic programs, the numbers show it'll be a coin flip in MSU's Sweet 16 matchup against UConn on Friday.
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MSU prepares for veteran UConn team in Sweet 16 matchup
For Michigan State Men's Basketball to advance to the Elite Eight, ot must get through Connecticut. To do this, the Spartans must rely on depth and executing at a high level to defend a veteran Husky squad.
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Ahead of men’s basketball and hockey tilts, students embrace ‘UConn Hate Week’
Ahead of this week's matchups between MSU's men's basketball and hockey teams against UConn, energized students are rallying around “UConn Hate Week.”
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By the Numbers: Breaking down MSU hockey vs. UConn
While numbers will never fully encompass a team or player, they can still provide insight into Michigan State hockey’s upcoming contest against UConn. MSU holds a better scoring offense and defense compared to the Huskies, with its top line generating more goals and points. However, UConn blocks far more shots than the Spartans with a tight defensive zone. The goaltenders are neck and neck, with Trey Augustine holding a narrow edge statistically. The No. 1-seeded Spartans are set to face the No. 4 Huskies in the Worcester Regional, the first rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Puck drop is set for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at DCU Arena.
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MSU and UConn set to battle on ice and hardwood in consecutive days
Michigan State finds itself in a rare position this week with both its hockey and men's basketball programs alive in their respective NCAA Tournaments — facing the same opponent. The Spartans take on UConn on Thursday in the NCAA Regional before turning around and facing the Huskies again in the Sweet 16 on Friday, with a National Championship still within reach in both.
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Staying true to itself will drive MSU hockey’s postseason
Michigan State hockey doesn’t need a superhero in the NCAA Tournament; it needs a team that stays true to its identity. It needs veteran leadership, seniors who have felt the sting of single-elimination games. It needs the 11 freshmen who spread enthusiasm at the rink, and have harnessed that under pressure. And it needs a team that’s hungry to win. Coach Adam Nightingale is only asking his team to be itself.
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Scouting the region: No. 1 seed MSU hockey to open Worcester Regional
Michigan State hockey, the No. 1 seed in the Worcester Regional, will open NCAA Tournament play against the No. 4 UConn Huskies on Thursday, with the winner facing either Dartmouth Big Green or Wisconsin Badgers. Spartans forward Nightingale highlighted the challenge ahead, saying, “It's not easy to make this tournament… whoever you're going to play, you're going to play a good team.”
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Denham Wojcik will play through torn labrum against UConn, Izzo says
In a press conference on Monday, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo stated that guard Denham Wojcik is playing through a torn labrum while guard Divine Ugochukwu will not return this weekend.
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MSU gymnastics earns No. 3 seed in fifth-straight NCAA Regionals bid
MSU Gymnastics has earned its fifth-straight bid to the NCAA Regionals. The Spartans will compete in Tempe, Arizona starting on April 2.
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Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley coaching matchup headlines Sweet 16
Tom Izzo held a press confrence ahead of his teams matchup with UConn following the Spartans successful first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. This Sweet 16 matchup will feature two of the most decorated head coaches in college basketball history between Tom Izzo of MSU and Dan Hurley of UConn.
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MSU sports push forward in spring postseason competitions
Michigan State’s spring sports teams are in full postseason swing with men’s basketball reaching the Sweet 16, hockey and gymnastics competing in the NCAA Tournament and other programs like tennis, golf and track posting standout performances. While some teams like softball and women’s tennis faced setbacks, several Spartans set records and achieved season-best marks, highlighting a strong overall showing across the athletic department.
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MSU women’s tennis edged by UCLA 4-1 after tough West Coast stretch
Michigan State secured a rare doubles point against UCLA but couldn’t sustain momentum as the Bruins dominated singles play in a 4-1 loss, especially after a tough loss to USC this weekend.
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MSU women’s basketball season ends in Round of 32
Michigan State's women's basketball team delivered its best half of basketball in months, only to watch it slip away. A 42-37 halftime lead over No. 4 Oklahoma couldn't survive a third-quarter collapse, ending the Spartans' season in the Round of 32 and leaving the program one win short of its first Sweet 16 since 2009.
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Adam Nightingale to coach Team USA at 2027 World Juniors
Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale will be named head coach of the 2027 U.S. National Junior team.
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MSU hockey heads to NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed, No. 3 overall
Michigan State hockey earned a No. 3 overall seed and a No. 1 regional seed in the NCAA Tournament, marking its third consecutive appearance. The Spartans will face No. 4 seed Uconn on March 26, at 1:30 p.m.