MEN'S SOCCER

COLUMN — Men's soccer has done more than enough to qualify for NCAA berth

Matthew Argillander

November 16, 2014

As the men's soccer team (11-4-5 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) gets over the its tough Big Ten Tournament semifinals loss to the Maryland Terrapins on Friday, the team must think about what's to come. Neither team was able to score through 110 minutes of play on Friday sending the game to penalty kicks where MSU would lose 3-2 in a five round setup.  The team must look forward to Monday's NCAA Tournament selection show.

FOOTBALL

A final bow

Robert Bondy  and  Geoff Preston

November 16, 2014

With the final whistle Saturday in College Park, Maryland, it was officially time for MSU’s seniors to focus on one final game at Spartan Stadium.

FOOTBALL

MSU football defeats Maryland on road, 37-15

Robert Bondy

November 15, 2014

No. 12 MSU (8-2 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) rebounded from last week’s disappointing loss to knock off Maryland (6-4 overall, 3-3 Big Ten), 37-15, from Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium on Saturday night. The Spartans were led by a stout defensive performance, holding the Terrapins to only 252 total yards and 11 first downs.

VOLLEYBALL

Dominant defensive performance against Indiana helps MSU volleyball reach 750th program win

Troy Jefferson

November 15, 2014

The women’s volleyball program’s 750th win came in record-setting fashion on Saturday night.

SPORTS

Boston College defeats MSU hockey at home, 3-2

Jonathon Chun

November 15, 2014

MSU hockey (3-6) suffered another one-goal loss on Friday, this one coming at the hands of No. 8 Boston College.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU narrowly defeats Navy 64-59 in regular season opener

Troy Jefferson

November 15, 2014

It was fitting that senior guard Travis Trice, after making the free throw to seal the victory, soared in the air to bring down the game-clinching rebound.

MEN'S SOCCER

Maryland eliminates men's soccer from Big Ten Tournament in second round

Matthew Argillander

November 14, 2014

In the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament, the men's soccer team (11-4-5 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) lost to the Maryland Terrapins (12-5-3 overall, 5-2-1 Big Ten) 0-0 (3-2) on penalty kicks Friday afternoon at Ludwig Field in Maryland.

BASKETBALL

MSU basketball will play Arizona at Pearl Harbor in Armed Forces Classic in 2016

Katie Winkler

November 14, 2014

After the Spartans toured the United States Air Force Academy in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, they plan to play on Veterans Day 2016 at Pearl Harbor. MSU will Arizona and Kansas and Indiana will play as part of the fifth annual Armed Forces Classic.

FOOTBALL

Playing at College Park, Maryland will be unique challenge for MSU football, who haven't played at Maryland since 1944

Robert Bondy

November 14, 2014

No. 12 MSU football will enter uncharted territory on Saturday — College Park, Maryland.

SPORTS

Senior field hockey forward Abby Barker leaves behind legacy

Jonathon Chun

November 14, 2014

When senior forward Abby Barker arrived on campus in the fall of 2011, she already had plenty of accolades from her high school playing days.

FOOTBALL

Football beat writers predict MSU football vs. Maryland

Robert Bondy  and  Geoff Preston

November 13, 2014

Football beat writers Geoff Preston and Robert Bondy predict the outcome of MSU football's match against Maryland on Saturday.

FOOTBALL

MSU football will face Maryland, altered season expectations on Saturday

Geoff Preston

November 13, 2014

At times, football is an unforgiving game.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's basketball's season will start on Sunday against Eastern Michigan

John Neidhart

November 13, 2014

Heading into its first regular season game of the year on Sunday, MSU women’s basketball is still getting back into the swing of things. After playing a scrimmage against Toledo and an exhibition contest against Grand Valley State, head coach Suzy Merchant has noted that she sees room for improvement from her team. “To me, it’s about consistency right now,” Merchant said.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Men's basketball will tip off regular season against Navy Friday

Matthew Argillander

November 13, 2014

The No. 18-ranked men's basketball team is preparing to take on the Navy Midshipmen in what will be the opening game of the 2014-15 season.  The game will mark the beginning of head coach Tom Izzo's 20th season at the helm in East Lansing.

SOCCER

Men's soccer will take on Maryland in Big Ten Tournament semi-finals

Matthew Argillander

November 13, 2014

The men’s soccer team (11-4-4 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) is preparing to play the Maryland Terrapins (12-5-2 overall, 5-2-1 Big Ten) in the semi-finals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. The matchup will be the second time this season that MSU will travel to Maryland to take on the Terrapins.

SPORTS

Great Lakes Regional Championship last test for women's cross country before the NCAA championships

Katie Winkler

November 13, 2014

The Big Ten women’s cross country championships last weekend was a head-to-head race against MSU (No. 1), Wisconsin (No. 6) and Michigan (No. 8). This weekend they head to Madison, Wis. to compete against these teams again at the Great Lakes Regional Championship.

SPORTS

MSU field hockey will need new recruits to replace graduating offensive players

Jonathon Chun

November 13, 2014

With MSU field hockey getting set to lose seven senior, next year's roster all of a sudden has some holes to fill.

SPORTS

Men's swimming and diving welcome the Fighting Irish this weekend

Katie Winkler

November 13, 2014

The men’s swimming and diving team welcome the Fighting Irish to IM Sports-West Friday for this non-conference dual meet. So far this season, the Spartan men have a 4-1 record, only losing to Iowa.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball falls to Nebraska in four sets for third consecutive loss

Troy Jefferson

November 13, 2014

The Spartans (13-13 overall, 6-9 Big Ten) dropped its third straight game on Wednesday night on the road against No. 11 Nebraska (17-7 overall, 11-4 Big Ten), 1-3 (25-20, 21-25, 22-25, 23-25).

FOOTBALL

MSU football reassessing goals following loss to Ohio State

Robert Bondy

November 12, 2014

It’s been nearly a week since No. 12 MSU’s playoff hopes and dreams were slashed by No. 8 Ohio State and the Spartans are now left picking up the pieces.