SPORTS
MSU Synchronized Skating Team sees improvements from previous year
It's been an exciting year for the MSU Synchronized Skating Team, despite being a bumpy one.
FOOTBALL
Despite not being invited to the NFL combine, Marcus Rush impressed at MSU pro day
When a quality college resume still wasn't enough to receive an invite to February's NFL combine in Indianapolis, that gave former MSU standout, Marcus Rush, a much needed edge during this past Wednesday's pro day. When he was forced to sit at home while his teammates strived to improved their draft stock inside Lucas Oil Stadium, that gave Rush a reason for NFL personnel to rethink their decision of leaving out the defensive end. Backing up why he started a program-record 53 games in his four years at East Lansing, Rush finished with a 4.68 40-yard dash, 24 bench reps and a 34-inch vertical leap. "It just gave me a chip on my shoulder," Rush said at the Duffy Daughtery Facility.
ICE HOCKEY
Despite loss, MSU hockey optimistic about the future of the program
While MSU hockey (17-16-2, 11-7-2 Big Ten) didn’t accomplish all of its goals this season, it was still a step in the right direction.
SPORTS
John Rizqallah ends career with MSU wrestling
MSU wrestler John Rizqallah concluded his career over the weekend while competing at the NCAA Championships. Senior, team captain 184-pounder Rizqallah lost in his first match to third-seeded Arizona State's Blake Stauffer 4-1.
BASKETBALL
How sweet it is: MSU keeps dancing and advances to the Sweet 16
On to Syracuse. It wasn't sexy.
BASKETBALL
Halftime: MSU leads Virginia 23-18
It was the Travis Trice show to begin the first half. The senior guard was absolutely electric to start the game, scoring 13 consecutive points on an array of fast break layups and 3-point bombs early in the half to help give MSU the advantage at halftime, 23-18.
BASKETBALL
MSU basketball can draw similarities between Virginia and Wisconsin
MSU (24-11 overall) doesn’t have to look far to see similarities between Wisconsin and Virginia (30-3 overall), their opponent tomorrow in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Troy Jefferson and Omari Sankofa II
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BASKETBALL
MSU prepares to play No. 2 seed Virginia Sunday
When head coach Tom Izzo first realized MSU would potentially play No. 2 seed Virginia in the second round, he first thought to himself, "why?" The Spartans barely prevailed against the top-seeded Cavaliers in last year's Sweet 16 round, and will now have to crack one of the top defenses in the nation for a second year in a row.
SPORTS
STORIFY: Tourney time in Charlotte, North Carolina
Follow along with our team in Charlotte, North Carolina for the first and second rounds of the NCAA tourney!
BASKETBALL
Spartans bench steps up in win over Georgia
By Troy Jefferson Tjefferson@statenews.com Branden Dawson and Gavin Schilling’s early foul trouble could’ve signaled doom for MSU but thanks to the bench, it wasn’t the case.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU ice hockey drops sixth meeting to Michigan 4-1 in Big Ten Tournament
It was hard to put into words.
BASKETBALL
On to the next one: MSU survives late Georgia rally to advance, 70-63
Charlotte, North Carolina — MSU missed five of their first six shots and trailed Georgia 9-3 five minutes into the game.
BASKETBALL
Fans from all over flock to Charlotte, North Carolina to see MSU in the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament
By Troy Jefferson Tjefferson@statenews.com Fan story Birds flock back north for spring but Spartan fans have come south on the first day of the new season.
FOOTBALL
MSU players react to Delton Williams arrest
All was mute on the practice field inside the MSU football facility on Wednesday afternoon following the Spartans Pro Day for the NFL hopefuls, in regards to the recent arrest of Delton Williams. Williams, the sophomore running back, was arrested and charged earlier on Monday night of brandishing a firearm after an alleged road rage incident on Shaw Lane and Red Cedar Road.
SPORTS
John Rizqallah qualifies for wrestling national championships
Four-year letter award winner and team captain of MSU Wrestling, senior John Rizqallah qualified for the 2015 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, making this his third straight year qualifying and competing at the championships.
BASKETBALL
Basketball seniors embracing final stretch of their careers
Following MSU’s Big Ten tournament championship loss, senior forward Branden Dawson showed a rare set of emotions--tears. He and senior guard Travis Trice are entering the final stretch of their Spartan careers, and following such a tough defeat, Dawson just couldn’t hold back.
ICE HOCKEY
Column: MSU ice hockey has seen the corner, now turning it as a program
“We think that we can kind of see the corner,” head coach Tom Anastos said.
FOOTBALL
MacGarrett Kings Jr. pretrial adjourned, no new date set
By Matthew Argillander margillander@statenews.com Those expecting developments in the case of junior wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr will have to wait for a bit as his pretrial was adjourned and will be rescheduled in a few weeks for a date to be determined. The defense attorney representing Kings will be James T.
FOOTBALL
Spartans look to impress NFL scouts at MSU's pro day
With the NFL draft fast approaching it is time for Spartans who are looking to go pro to show their ability.