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TSN Podcast 25 — What's next for MSU football?
Sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski hit podcast No. 25 with a slate of football talk.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball to host opening rounds of NCAA Tournament
Late Sunday evening, the MSU volleyball team welcomed good news regarding its impending journey in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans earned the overall No. 9 seed and will host Fairfield University, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, or MAAC, champions. The match against the Stags is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Jenison Field House.
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Fifth-year safety Demetrious Cox cited for assault
The Lansing State Journal reported Monday evening that fifth-year senior safety Demetrious Cox was arrested Nov. 24 at 3 a.m. and cited with for misdemeanor assault.
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PREVIEW: MSU men's basketball travels to take on No. 5 Duke
Struggling for their first win against the AP top 25 (0-3), MSU men's basketball (4-3) will face No. 5 Duke Blue Devils (6-1) in their first true road game on Tuesday. This game will end the long standing travel for MSU as the team has already covered trips to Hawaii, New York City and Bahamas.
SPORTS
Spartan basketball falls out of the AP rankings
After winning two out of their three games in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament and capturing the 3rd place title, the MSU men's basketball team has fallen out of the AP poll.
FOOTBALL
Terry's PSU performance sets up possible 2017 quarterback battle
Junior quarterback Damion Terry’s harrowing effort was cut short. Trying to deliver MSU one last bright spot in a dismal season, the junior quarterback's 7-for-12, 101-yard performance was derailed by a concussion.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey stuns North Dakota with win on Friday, OT win on Saturday
During the holiday weekend and in front of a hostile crowd of more than 10,000 fans, the MSU hockey team proved successful in its effort to upset then-No. 5 University of North Dakota.
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AS MSU football's dismal year ends, 2017 is already beginning for staff and players
A trip to Happy Valley on Saturday, resulting in a 45-12 statement victory for Big Ten East champions Penn State, proved MSU ran out of gas.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: Loss of Sadler, Hicks affected Spartans on the field all season
Early in the fourth quarter of MSU football’s 17-16 senior day loss to No. 2 Ohio State, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio reached into his bag of tricks and pulled out a fake punt –– one where junior linebacker Chris Frey took the direct snap and ran 25 yards down the sideline for a first down.
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"Tum Tum" Nairn's return to his homeland an emotional journey, starts off with a bang
Playing on Wednesday night in an arena that sits just a five-minute car ride from his childhood home, MSU point guard Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr. was able to call this weekend a true homecoming.
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FINAL: Penn State defeats MSU, ends Spartans disappointing year
In a game with monumental opportunity for Penn State, the MSU football team, sitting at 3-8 on the season, came into Happy Valley in a battle for the Land-Grant Trophy.
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HALFTIME: MSU leads Penn State 12-10 in final game of season
The MSU football team (3-8, 1-7 Big Ten) traveled to Happy Valley to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten) in the Spartans final regular season game. At halftime, MSU leads Penn State 12-10.
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Live Blog: MSU football at No. 7 Penn State
Welcome to The State News live blog for MSU football's matchup with No. 7 Penn State. Follow along with football writers Stephen Olschanski and Nathaniel Bott by sending them your tweets, comments, questions and thoughts about today's game.
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FINAL: No. 24 MSU fights off comeback against Wichita State, finishes third in the 'Battle 4 Atlantis'
In the "Battle 4 Atlantis," No. MSU finishes in third place after a win against Wichita State 77-72 . MSU took a 10 point lead into the second half, 39-29, however, many Spartans faced foul trouble. Their loss against Baylor saw the Spartans in a similar situation, up three points at the half, until being blown out in the second half, losing 73-58.
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Halftime: No. 24 MSU leads 39-29 against Wichita State
No. 24 MSU (3-3 overall) leads 39-29 at the half against Wichita State (5-1 overall) in the third-place game for the "Battle 4 Atlantis."
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Spartan football players reflect what the Land Grant trophy means to MSU
Having answered all the football questions, fifth-year senior Tyler O’Connor was asked to give his opinion about the Land Grant Trophy. He laughed a little at the question, looked up and said, “The look of it?” “It’s not the prettiest trophy I would say,” O’Connor said chuckling.
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PREVIEW: MSU looks to springboard themselves to 2017 in final game against Penn State
State News football beat writer Nathaniel Bott (Twitter: @Nathaniel_Bott) breaks down what to expect from MSU-Penn State, gives an injury report, tells you what to watch for and offers his prediction for the contest.
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Live Blog: No. 24 MSU vs. Wichita State for third place in 'Battle 4 Atlantis'
Follow along with The State News basketball beat writers Connor Clark and Casey Harrison as they cover No. 24 MSU (3-3) vs.
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Mark Dantonio addresses Penn State, MSU future at weekly presser
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media during his weekly Tuesday press conference fielding the usual preview questions for MSU’s matchup with No. 7 Penn State.
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FINAL: No. 24 MSU loses to No. 20 Baylor 73-58 in the 'Battle 4 Atlantis'
In the "Battle 4 Atlantis," No. 24 MSU loses to No. 20 Baylor 73-58. Leading by three points at the half, MSU was able to stretch the Baylor zone defense, knocking down six three-point field goals. However, Baylor was able to seize second half control, and blew the game wide open.