SPORTS
Spartan women's tennis splits matches on weekend in Big Ten Conference
The women’s tennis team upset
BASEBALL
Sweep of Siena led by strong play of pitching corps for Spartans
The difference was at the mound for MSU baseball this past weekend.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball completes sweep of Siena, adds to streak
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnMSU baseball used 12 hits and another stellar outing from its pitching staff to complete the three-game series sweep of Siena on Sunday afternoon, winning 5-1 at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.The game was a one-run game until junior right fielder Jimmy Pickens brought in three runs on a first-pitch double in the bottom of the seventh to seal the win for MSU.
SOFTBALL
Spartan softball swept by Penn State at home for Big Ten Conference losses
Despite warm, sunny weather, the MSU softball team (8-24 overall, 1-8 Big Ten) couldn't break its cold streak against Penn State, falling 6-0 at Secchia Stadium
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball sweeps Siena in doubleheader
MSU baseball used stifling pitching to go 2-0 on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader against Siena at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.
SOFTBALL
Softball loses to Penn State, 7-3
MSU softball failed to take advantage of multiple scoring chances, falling to Penn State 7-3 Saturday afternoon at Secchia Stadium.
SOFTBALL
Softball falls to Penn State, 9-3
On a dreary, gray afternoon with chilly winds and puddles of rain outside, the MSU softball team (8-22 overall, 1-6 overall) fell to Penn State (8-22, 1-6) at Secchia Stadium, 9-3.
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball falls to Lugnuts in Crosstown Showdown
LANSING — MSU baseball failed to take advantage of key offensive opportunities and fell, 3-2, Thursday night in the eighth annual Crosstown Showdown against MLB minor league foe Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law School Stadium.
BASEBALL
Fans brave cold for Crosstown Showdown despite MSU loss
LANSING — Despite less-than-ideal temperatures and dreary skies, Lansing grandparents Edward and Charlene Buss couldn't pass up the opportunity to take their grandsons, Collin Moore, 10, and Lucas Moore, 8, to an MSU sporting event.
FOOTBALL
Jones looking to step up at middle linebacker
The middle linebacker has been notoriously known as the quarterback of the defense, and for the last three seasons, minus the 2014 Rose Bowl, Max Bullough has been that guy for MSU.
BASEBALL
Prepping for game with Lugnuts, MSU beats Oakland at home, 5-3
A day before playing the Lansing Lugnuts, MSU baseball reached a season high winning streak Wednesday afternoon, topping Oakland 5-3 in the home opener.
FOOTBALL
Thomas looking to expand role after injuries
Junior defensive lineman Lawrence Thomas joined the football program as a four-star recruit in 2011.
SPORTS
Women's tennis looking toward home matches after two victories
The women’s tennis team is looking toward two home matches this weekend after picking up its second and third conference wins against Nebraska and Iowa on Friday and Sunday.
FOOTBALL
McDowell announcement brings relief for Spartan football
Malik McDowell is finally a Spartan.Nearly two months after National Signing Day, McDowell tweeted early Wednesday morning that he had sent his signed letter of intent to MSU on Tuesday night.The announcement brought with it fanfare and a Wednesday afternoon press conference with head coach Mark Dantonio.According to rivals.com, the 6-foot-6, 292 pound recruit is Dantonio’s only five-star player in the class, and brings the 2014 recruiting class to 22 players.This concludes the saga of McDowell, who announced his commitment to the Spartans on National Signing Day, but didn’t officially sign because disagreement with his parents, specifically his mother.
FOOTBALL
Touted football recruit McDowell signs, sends in letter of intent to MSU
After a long, drawn-out wait, Spartan fans can finally rest easy after class of 2014 defensive lineman Malik McDowell announced he signed his national letter of intent with MSU,
BASEBALL
Baseball beats Eastern Michigan on road
MSU used five runs in the top of fourth inning to earn a road victory over Eastern Michigan, 5-3, Tuesday evening at Oestrike Stadium.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio emphasizes fundamentals in spring football
Tuesday marked MSU’s fourth practice of the spring and only the team's second in full pads.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo addresses Appling's missed chances
It took four years for Keith Appling to realize he doesn’t get a second chance. Now that the MSU men’s basketball season — and his career — is over, it’s too late.
SPORTS
Three gymnasts heading to NCAA Regionals
As three MSU gymnasts head to compete at the NCAA Regionals on April 5 in Baton Rouge, La., they go in with the support of their team.Junior Alina Cartwright, sophomore Lisa Burt and freshman Elena Lagoski qualified for the meet with dual meet scores throughout their season, as well as their high performances in the Big Ten Championships. Cartwright and Burt are making the trip for the second year in a row and will compete in the all-around competition.