ICE HOCKEY
MSU losses to Minnesota 5-0 in Big Ten contest
MSU hockey (5-9, 1-2 Big Ten) lost its first of a two-game home series against No.
SPORTS
Members of MSU swimming and diving team head to Winter National Championships
With finals week coming up, the swimming and diving team will send only three athletes to the AT&T Winter National Championships this weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball overcomes Georgia Tech in overtime, 79-73
MSU hosted Georgia Tech as part of the ACC/Big Ten challenge, and after falling behind early, the Spartans needed overtime to claw out a tough 79-73 victory. The Spartans (5-1) got off to a very slow start and appeared out of sync as Georgia Tech (5-4) jumped to a 20-11 lead at the 11:45 mark.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer will face Providence in Elite Eight Saturday
As the No. 3-seeded men’s soccer team (12-4-6 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) prepares for its second Elite Eight game in as many years, the team has to be confident that what they’ve done all season will lead them to a win over the No. 11-seed Providence Friars (15-4-2 overall, 5-2-2 Big East) Saturday at noon in DeMartin Soccer Stadium.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball will begin NCAA tournament against Loyola Marymount Friday
It’s dancing time for the volleyball team. MSU (18-13 overall, 11-9 Big Ten) will play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night against Loyola Marymount (23-7 overall, 11-7 West Coast Conference) at Stanford’s campus in Palo Alto, California at 7:30 p.m.
FOOTBALL
End-of-season report card for MSU football
MSU finished the season 10-2 and most likely will play in one of the New Year’s Day six non-playoff bowl games. That’s a pretty successful season and something Spartan fans should be pleased with in the end. However, MSU gets only a B+ grade simply because the Spartans didn’t live up to the high expectations.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey will take on preseason favorite Minnesota at home this weekend
After splitting all five of their two-game series this season, MSU hockey (5-8, 1-1 Big Ten) will look to string together two wins this weekend.
FOOTBALL
As the regular season ends, MSU eyes a trip south for bowl game
With the regular season over, MSU football now turns its attention to bowl game season. Here's a breakdown of the bowl games MSU could potentially play in on New Years or New Years Eve.
ICE HOCKEY
Matt Berry and Michael Ferrantino have sparked MSU hockey's offense
Not since the 2010-2011 season has an MSU hockey (5-8, 1-1 Big Ten) player scored more than 15 goals in an entire season. If a few current Spartans can keep up the pace they’ve set this season, MSU could have two players with more than 18 goals.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball falls to Notre Dame in overtime, 79-78
Clutch play by junior guard Denzel Valentine could save the Spartans (5-3 overall) from falling to Notre Dame (7-1 overall) 79-78 in overtime in the ACC/Big Ten challenge Wednesday night. The Fighting Irish were led by senior guard Jerian Grant, who had 27 points and six assists.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey splits weekend road trip against Princeton
While some of America was shopping on Black Friday and getting rid of Thanksgiving leftovers, MSU hockey (5-8, 1-1 Big Ten) was facing off against Princeton University (2-7-1) in New Jersey. On Friday night, the Spartans were defeated 3-1 after allowing three unanswered goals. MSU rebounded Saturday and was able to defeat the Tigers 3-2.
FOOTBALL
MSU sitting pretty for potential New Year's bowl
Although MSU's College Football Playoff dreams may have ended with their Nov. 8 loss to Ohio State, the Spartans (10-2 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) remain very interested in the College Football Playoff rankings. The top 10 teams in the rankings are in the running for one of the selection committee's non-playoff bowl games, also referred to as the "New Year's six" bowl games.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball receives four All-Big Ten honors
Women’s volleyball received four All-Big Ten honors for the 2014 season, announced Tuesday by conference coaches.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Former walk-on guard Anna Morrissey making most of opportunity as starter
In a 17 point outburst on Sunday against Miami (OH), senior guard and former walk-on Anna Morrissey turned in the most impressive game of her Spartan career.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball will look to atone Orlando Classic mistakes against Notre Dame in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
The Spartans will take on Notre Dame in the ACC/Big Ten challenge on Wednesday, and both players and coaches see the game as an opportunity to bounce back from a perhaps needless loss against No.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball embracing underdog status entering NCAA Tournament
Despite a roller coaster season, the volleyball team is as confident heading into the NCAA Tournament.
FOOTBALL
Column — Historic streaks should have netted Jeremy Langford All-Big Ten recognition on Monday
On Monday evening, the Big Ten announced its regular season award winners and all league teams, and as many would expect No. 7 MSU had its share of winners and representatives.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Sophomore guard Alvin Ellis III could return to lineup for men's basketball on Wednesday against Notre Dame
Sophomore guard Alvin Ellis III, who sprained his ankle in the opener against Navy, practiced on Monday and will likely see playing time in the ACC/Big Ten challenge on Wednesday, in which No. 19 MSU will take on Notre Dame.
VOLLEYBALL
After a decade on the sideline, volleyball associate head coach Russ Carney announces retirement at end of season
The volleyball team will say goodbye to one of its cornerstones after the season. After 10 years with MSU, associate head coach Russ Carney announced he will retire at the conclusion of the season, effective at the end of the 2014 calendar year.
MEN'S SOCCER
Column — Stars aligning for men's soccer after advancing to Elite Eight for second consecutive year
Destiny is defined as “the hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future,” according to Oxford Dictionaries. Heading into the Elite Eight, the men’s soccer team appears to be a team of destiny — and that destiny is winning a national championship.