SPORTS
More Spartans selected in 2016 MLB draft
And it's one, two, three stars who are out of Michigan State to try to play the old ball game on the grandest stage.
ICE HOCKEY
Fans, friends and family fill Munn Ice Arena to remember Ron Mason
This Thursday afternoon, a remembrance ceremony was held in honor of MSU hockey legend Ron Mason, who earlier in the week died at the age of 76.
ICE HOCKEY
Ron Mason, remembering a legend
There’s a story that long time assistant coach Tom Newton tells about Ron Mason. Through the tears he cracks a smile as he begins telling it.
SPORTS
MSU Pompon volunteers at Michigan Special Olympics State Summer Games
On June 2 and 3, 20 members of the MSU Pompon team volunteered at the Michigan Special Olympics (SOMI) State Summer Games at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant for the fourth year in a row. The State Summer Games is one of several philanthropic events MSU Pompon volunteers for every year. It’s also the team’s first big event of the season.
ICE HOCKEY
Ron Mason funeral to take place Thursday, open to public
MSU hockey announced Tuesday evening that visitation and funeral services for former MSU hockey coach and athletic director Ron Mason are open to public.
BASEBALL
Four Spartans selected in MLB draft
Although the Michigan State Spartans fell short of the college baseball playoffs after consecutive losses to Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament, four players from the team realized their lifelong aspiration when they received calls corresponding to a pick in the MLB draft.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey coaches respond to death of Ron Mason
The game never left Ron Mason. It was with him in the beginning and it was there with him at the end.
ICE HOCKEY
Legendary MSU hockey coach Ron Mason dies at 76
First reported by Michigan Hockey Now, legendary and former MSU hockey coach Ron Mason has died at the age of 76.
SPORTS
Denzel Valentine and Gary Harris named to 2016 USA Basketball Select Team
Former Michigan State basketball players Denzel Valentine and Gary Harris have been selected for the 2016 USA Men's Select Team that will practice alongside the U.S. Men's Olympic Team in the lead-up to the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro.
FOOTBALL
Football season ticket plans sell out
The MSU Athletics Department announced on Thursday those wanting to buy football season tickets for the first time when ticket sales open up to the public on June 15 will only be able to purchase a six game package that excludes the Oct. 29 matchup with University of Michigan.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey releases schedule for upcoming season
MSU hockey released it’s schedule for the 2016-17 season yesterday and after a season ripe with top tier opponents, many of them on the front end of the schedule, MSU hockey again will face a tough non-conference slate.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball's season ends with defeat to Ohio State
Needing only one win to clinch a spot in the Big Ten Tournament title game entering the weekend, MSU baseball season came to an end following a 4-3 loss Saturday and a 7-3 Sunday loss to eventual Big Ten Tournament champions Ohio State University.
SPORTS
MSU sophomore competes in 2016 U.S. National Outdoor Collegiate Championship
On Thursday, May 19 through Sunday, May 22, the MSU Archery Team hosted the 2016 U.S. National Outdoor Collegiate Championship, where archers from across the nation competed at the Hope Sports Complex in Lansing. One of those athletes is MSU biochemistry and molecular biology sophomore Carolyn Graham.
SPORTS
Storify: MSU to face Duke in ACC/ Big Ten Challenge
Duke will host MSU in this season's ACC/ Big Ten Challenge, according to CBS Sports.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball falls to Maryland, 6-4, on Senior Day
With a guaranteed berth in the Big Ten tournament, the pressure was off of Michigan State on Senior Day, May 21.
BASEBALL
Spartans head to Big Ten baseball tournament after win against Terrapins
While the Spartans still have one game remaining in the regular season, the win against the in-conference Maryland Terrapins sealed the Spartans a spot in the Big Ten baseball tournament for the third straight year.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball loses series opener to Maryland
The Michigan State baseball team started the last series of the regular season off with a home loss to Maryland, 6-3.
BASEBALL
Baseball has met expectations, looks forward to postseason
After losing two of three to the Iowa Hawkeyes in their last Big Ten road trip of the season and losing 12-1 to Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant, MSU is now in sixth place in the Big Ten.
FEATURES
Baseball has a storied tradition at MSU
Baseball at MSU started with humble beginnings. It was the first organized sport at the State Agricultural College in athletic history, which was MSU’s second university name. Students organized the team and played local communities including the Capital Club of Lansing.
BASEBALL
MSU catcher Matt Byars is a consistent piece to MSU baseball's run
MSU baseball junior catcher Matt Byars, like his game, is quiet. Much like his 6-foot-1, 188 lbs. frame, his numbers are not over-imposing.