Michigan State hockey lost 4-3 to Wisconsin in overtime, ending the Spartans' season and a chance at a Frozen Four. MSU led 3-1 in the third period despite being down its starting center. However, the Badgers came back with execution to end MSU's tournament run.
Michigan State’s Sweet 16 loss to UConn left students across campus frustrated by another slow start and a comeback that fell just short.
Tom Izzo said this won't be it for his time at MSU, and still hopes to hoist another national championship in the future.
Michigan State men's basketball ended its season with a 67-63 loss to UConn, as early mistakes and missed opportunities prevented the Spartans from sustaining a comeback. Despite a strong second-half run, turnovers and poor shooting ultimately sealed their fate.
Michigan State men's basketball season ends after a 67-63 loss to UConn, but Izzo isn't done yet.
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.
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.
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.
MSU will play for a spot in the Frozen Four after defeating UConn 2-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Between two historic programs, the numbers show it'll be a coin flip in MSU's Sweet 16 matchup against UConn on Friday.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
MSU Gymnastics has earned its fifth-straight bid to the NCAA Regionals. The Spartans will compete in Tempe, Arizona starting on April 2.
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.
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.