Sports - The State News

FOOTBALL

Hawkeyes and Spartans alike reflect on competition at fan fest

Ryan Kryska

December 5, 2015

Spartan fans came out to the Dr. Pepper Fan Fest today in masses to participate in the Big Ten Football Championship Game activities, which varied from a “Gridiron Grill” adult lounge to over 15 family-friendly events for kids. Young Spartan and Hawkeye fans were having a blast as events from Xbox 360 NCAA football matches to blow-up obstacles and even pickup basketball games were at their disposal.

FOOTBALL

Indy's Slippery Noodle Inn plays host to travelling Spartan fans

Matthew Argillander

December 5, 2015

Right in the middle of downtown Indianapolis with Lucas Oil Stadium in sight, there is a historic part of the city for Spartan fans to call home. The Slippery Noodle Inn, founded in 1850, is the oldest continuously operating bar in the state of Indiana.

BASKETBALL

MSU basketball wins big against Binghamton, still long road ahead

Josh Thall

December 5, 2015

Although MSU beat Binghamton 76-33 on Saturday afternoon, MSU men's basketball coach Tom Izzo was not thrilled with the win and said he was excited to get back to practicing.

BASKETBALL

MSU basketball dominates Binghamton, 76-33

Josh Thall

December 5, 2015

On a day that could end with MSU’s football team winning a Big Ten championship and earning a birth in the College Football Playoff, the No. 3 MSU men’s basketball team took care of business, beating the Binghamton Bearcats in the first ever meeting between the two teams 76-33.

BASKETBALL

HALFTIME UPDATE: MSU basketball leads Binghamton, 41-12

Josh Thall

December 5, 2015

At halftime, No. 3 MSU leads the Binghampton Bearcats 41-12 . MSU opened the game on a 9-0 run, and the lead would only grown from there. With a number one ranking on the line, MSU’s leaders made today business as usual, as Valentine finished the first half with 13 points and seven rebounds to lead all scorers.

ICE HOCKEY

Puck drops on Big Ten season for MSU hockey with early test against Penn State

Stephen Olschanski

December 4, 2015

MSU hockey (4-7-2) hasn't made it easy on itself thus far this season, but a tough non-conference has it prepped for Big Ten play.

FOOTBALL

MSU vs. Iowa football predictions

Matthew Argillander and Ryan Kryska

December 4, 2015

Watch our football beat reporters preview the Big Ten Championship between No. 5-ranked MSU (11-1 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) and No. 4-ranked Iowa (12-0 overall, 8-0 Big Ten). The winner should find themselves in the College Football Playoff.

FOOTBALL

Places to be in Indianapolis for the Big Ten championship

Nathaniel Bott

December 4, 2015

Numerous Spartan fans making the trek to Indianapolis for Saturday’s Big Ten championship, and the game pitting No. 4 Iowa and No. 5 Michigan state is bound to be great, with the winner being as close to a lock for the College Football Playoff as they could. As for the fans getting to Indianapolis on Friday or early Saturday, multiple events are taking place to enjoy the festivities before the game.

FOOTBALL

MSU's playoff hopes ride on Big Ten Football Championship Game

Ryan Kryska

December 4, 2015

The stars are aligning for a shortened list of teams as conference championship games are set to take place on Saturday.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball falls to Louisville while Powers goes down with injury

Casey Harrison

December 3, 2015

The No. 19 ranked MSU women's basketball team hosted Louisville on Thursday night. The loss comes as a surprise as they were upset by unranked Louisville. The bleakest part of Thursday's loss was the injury and potential loss of junior point guard Aerial Powers.

FOOTBALL

Gov. Snyder declares Friday 'Spartan Green Day'

Riley Murdock

December 3, 2015

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a self-professed fan of MSU Football and a graduate of U-M, used his legislative power to declare Friday, Dec. 4 'Spartan Green Day' in honor of the No. 5 MSU football team.

SPORTS

MSU wrestling drops home opener against Eastern Michigan, 34-0

Casey Harrison

December 3, 2015

The MSU wrestling team was shutout by Eastern Michigan University in their home opener on Wednesday night.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey a few puck bounces from turning the season around

Stephen Olschanski

December 3, 2015

Tom Anastos may just be cut from the same cloth as Tom Izzo when it comes to trying to build a program.

BASKETBALL

Unlikely hero Kenny Goins makes a difference for MSU basketball

Stephen Olschanski

December 2, 2015

There wasn’t any doubt about Denzel Valentine's ability to take over games nor Bryn Forbes’ knack for shooting the lights out from beyond the arc.

BASKETBALL

MSU shows toughness and leadership in 71-67 victory over Louisville

Josh Thall

December 2, 2015

The No.3 Spartans shook off a rocky start to defeat No. 24 Louisville, 71-67, in a come-from-behind win.

BASKETBALL

No. 3 MSU overcomes slow start to beat No. 24 Louisville

Joshua Thall

December 2, 2015

No. 3 MSU beat No. 24 Louisville Wednesday night, 71-67, behind Denzel Valentine’s 25 points, five rebounds and seven assists to bring MSU’s record to 8-0.