Still glowing from last season’s Big Ten Championship win, the MSU women’s golf team is gearing up for what they hope to be an even more successful season — starting with the Mary Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West Golf Course.
Doug DeMartin has had an up-and-down career at MSU. As a freshman in 2005, DeMartin scored seven goals, including two game-winners, with three assists. But those numbers tailed off to two goals and three assists last season. Now, it appears DeMartin has put that behind him and things are looking up again – he scored two goals in the season’s opening two games this past weekend. Both of them were game-winners.
The Big Ten Network couldn’t have scripted a better first weekend. When the University of Michigan lost its home opener against Appalachian State University in a historical upset Saturday, the network received hours of free publicity when other networks broadcasted interviews, highlights and press conferences from the channel.
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick’s appreciation for his offensive line goes beyond mere words after Saturday’s 55-18 win over Alabama-Birmingham.
After a lackluster season debut out west, the MSU volleyball team did a 180-degree turnaround to sweep the Spartan Invitational last weekend at Jenison Field House for the seventh straight year.
MSU field hockey came out of Labor Day weekend with its undefeated record intact.
After a lethargic first half, MSU men’s soccer coach Joe Baum delivered a halftime speech that propelled his team to two goals in 68 seconds early in the second half, as the Spartans knocked off Western Kentucky, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon at Old College Field.
After Friday’s 1-0 overtime loss to No. 23 Brigham Young, it was imperative that MSU come out firing Sunday afternoon against Syracuse.
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick carried the Spartan offense in the first half against Alabama-Birmingham, but he also took the Blazer defense for a ride.
It might be said that MSU was anxious to start its new season and new football life. The score in Saturday’s game certainly reflected that.
Sports editor Eric Fish details the decision to change “Sidelines” to “The Game.”
If you’re reading this column, chances are you watched Spartan football last year. If you watched Spartan football last year, don’t be surprised to hear me say: The offensive line is the key to this football team and no, you don’t need to panic.
Freshman wide receiver Mark Dell is as green as the jersey on his back, but that did not stop head coach Mark Dantonio from naming him as a starter for Saturday’s game against Alabama-Birmingham.
New coach. New game plan. New attitude. New season. Time to get out there and play. It’s been nearly a year since former MSU football head coach John L. Smith was ousted from his coaching position. It’s been nearly a year since junior running back Javon Ringer blew out his knee. It’s been nearly a year since a season of disappointment and frustration.
After opening the season with a 0-3 run at the USC Trojan Invitational last weekend, the MSU volleyball team has been working overtime to prepare themselves for the annual Spartan Invitational this weekend.
After a quick glance at the MSU women’s soccer team, the Spartans seem to have all the ingredients to be a contender in the Big Ten and get back to the NCAA tournament.
The MSU ice hockey team has received a verbal commitment for the class of 2009.