MEN'S BASKETBALL
One of the greats
Senior forward Branden Dawson came into MSU with all the hype in the world and, as a result, has had blessings and curses during his career in East Lansing.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans let 3-0 first period lead slip away as they fall to Minnesota 5-3
MSU hockey (13-14-2, 7-6-2-2 Big Ten) let a golden opportunity slip away Thursday night against No.
SPORTS
Men's basketball falls in overtime trap game to Minnesota
In a textbook trap game, Minnesota stormed into Breslin Center and strolled away with a 96-90 victory. On what seemed to be Minnesota’s last chance, sophomore forward Gavin Schilling fouled Minnesota junior guard Carlos Morris on a three-point heave.
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Izzo believes Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr. could be best defender in MSU history
Tom Izzo believes freshman guard Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn has a shot at becoming one of the best defenders to ever play at MSU. That's high praise considering MSU's history on defense, but through five career starts, "Tum Tum" has shown considerable ability to stay in front of his man. Izzo was effusive in his appreciation of "Tum Tum" during his press conference on Wednesday, saying his ball screen defense is among the best he's seen among his players.
BASKETBALL
Aerial Powers breaks single season Spartan scoring record
C. Vivian Stringer, the head coach of No. 20 ranked Rutgers, closed the locker room for media members following their defeat at the hands of MSU this past Sunday in East Lansing. When the 2009 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee had her run-in with reporters inside the tunnel, the conversation quickly focused on the performance of Aerial Powers. Stringer said that if she could go back and change her preparations for last season's Big Ten regular-season champions, she would have shown less film on the conference's leading scorer, knowing that her players would be less intimated and less fearful at the Breslin Center. Barely being edged out by No.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball uses hot perimeter shooting to take 41-36 lead over Minnesota at halftime
Minnesota's size was too much for MSU in the first half, so the Spartans made them pay on the perimeter.
BASKETBALL
Despite .500 record, women's basketball still ranks in the top 10 in attendance nationally
The product on the floor may not have been as well decorated this season in comparison to years past, but that hasn't stopped loyal supporters in walking through the turnstiles. According to the MSU athletic department, the Spartans rank first in the Big Ten and eighth in the country in total attendance for women's basketball games as of Feb. 17. This was evident during Sunday's upset victory over No.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball prepares for matchup with UCLA
This weekend the Spartan Baseball team is heading to the sunny coast of California to face off againist No.
ICE HOCKEY
Ice hockey prepares to take on No. 14 Minnesota
Since their last meeting in early December, Michigan State hockey (13-13-2, 7-5-2-2 Big Ten) and No.
SPORTS
Men's basketball looks to avoid loss in classic trap game vs. Minnesota
With four games remaining in Big Ten play, it’s ideal that the men’s basketball team is playing its best basketball of the season.
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Head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll needs more from the women's golf team
Jessica Steeley jessica.steeley@statenews.com Over the weekend Michigan State’s women’s golf team placed 13 out of 15 teams at the Allstate Sugar Bowl intercollegiate Championship in New Orleans.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball tops Illinois 67-65
Tori Jankoska is further proving to her critics that Aerial Powers isn't the only superstar in the making on the Spartans roster. Playing a major role in last Sunday's upset over first-year Big Ten participant and No.
BASKETBALL
Halftime: Women's basketball leads Illinois 42-30
Whenever sophomore guard Tori Jankoska finishes a contest as the team's leader in the points column this season, the Spartans have come away with a victory. That was evident when MSU nearly caused a court storming this past Sunday in East Lansing when they knocked off No.
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After four meets in 10 days, women's gymnastics takes break
The women's gymnastics team have earned some much needed rest after competing in four meets in a span of just 10 days.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball prepares for crucial stretch before Big Ten tournament
Their first victory over a ranked program in more than two months couldn't come at a better time with a week into the Big Ten tournament. Currently sitting ninth in the conference standings tied with Illinois after knocking off No.
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COLUMN: No shame for Spartans sneaking into NCAA tournament
About two weeks ago, I was asked if it would be a disappointment for MSU to barely sneak into the NCAA tournament.
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Men's basketball team comes out to support the premiere of Keenan Wetzel's short film: "The Cager."
It had been a long time coming for senior walk-on guard Keenan Wetzel. Surrounded by family, friends, teammates and coaches present, Wetzel finally premiered his short film "The Cager" Monday evening at NCG Cinemas in Lansing.
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Men's swimming and diving confident as they prepare for Big Ten championships in Iowa
Jessica Steeley jessica.steely@msu.edu Michigan State’s men’s swimming and diving team feels confident about their upcoming performance at the Big Ten Championships in Iowa this week.
SPORTS
Baseball goes 1-2 in weekend series
An offensive explosion helped the baseball team salvage a weekend tournament in Texas.
SOFTBALL
Softball drops three games over the weekend
The Spartan softball team had a rough past weekend dropping their last three games First on Friday they lost to UC Riverisde with a score of 9-2.