ICE HOCKEY
Spartans parlay late rally into 3-3 tie with Niagara
Another late game rally by the MSU men’s hockey team (1-2-1) picked it up a tie against Niagara, 3-3.
VOLLEYBALL
Despite strong effort by Wicinski, volleyball defeated by Ohio State
Junior outside hitter Lauren Wicinski had quite a day for the MSU volleyball team, but it wasn’t enough to beat Ohio State.
FOOTBALL
Big House Blues
The No. 23 Michigan football team (5-2 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) used a 20-yard completion from senior quarterback Denard Robinson to junior receiver Drew Dileo to set up a game-winning 38-yard field goal by junior kicker Brendan Gibbons to stun the Spartans (4-4, 1-3) 12-10 in Ann Arbor.
FOOTBALL
Column: In game of inches, MSU keeps falling short
Head coach Mark Dantonio is fond of reminding us football is a game of inches. MSU’s three most recent losses — against No. 8 Ohio State, Iowa and now Michigan — have come by less than six total points.
FOOTBALL
Spartans stunned by late field goal, fall to No. 23 Wolverines 12-10
A 20-yard pass by senior quarterback Denard Robinson to junior receiver Drew Dileo set up a 38-yard game winning field goal to help the University of Michigan football team (5-2 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) avoid an upset, knocking off MSU (4-4, 1-3) 12-10 for the Wolverines’ first victory over MSU in five years.
FOOTBALL
No. 23 Wolverines lead MSU 6-0 at halftime in Ann Arbor
It was a first half defined by defense with explosive plays in limited supply, as the No. 23 University of Michigan football team (4-2 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) headed into the locker room leading the Spartans (4-3, 1-2) 6-0 at halftime.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans use three-goal third period to rally for win over Niagara
They had battled, scrapped and overcame penalties for 40 minutes, yet as they headed out for the third period, the MSU hockey team was staring at a 2-0 deficit and the reality of an unhappy home opener.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey rallies, tops Niagara 3-2
It wasn’t easy, but the MSU hockey team (1-2) used a three goal third period to rally from a 2-0 deficit to get its first win of the season, knocking off Niagara (1-2) 3-2 Friday night.
FOOTBALL
Dueling Column: U-M arrogance keeps program clinging to past
You might not remember the last time Michigan beat MSU in football, which is understandable. Back then, you probably had more important things on your mind, such as remembering the right order of dance moves to “Crank That (Soulja Boy).”
FOOTBALL
Dueling Column: Time for Paul Bunyan to come home
Barely visible at the base of one of the display cases in Schembechler Hall is a sentence etched in small black lettering on the white backdrop: “The Paul Bunyan Trophy is temporarily located in East Lansing but will return next year.”
SPORTS
Field hockey hits road for date with No. 8 Northwestern, Central Michigan
With the season coming to a close, the No. 20 MSU field hockey team has two pivotal games coming up this weekend against No. 8 Northwestern and Central Michigan.
SOCCER
Women's soccer aims to avenge past tournament snub in weekend doubleheader
After a disappointing overtime loss to Indiana last Sunday, the MSU women’s soccer team (8-6-2, 2-5-1 Big Ten) hopes to come away with a couple wins against some familiar opponents this weekend during its last road trip of the regular season.
VOLLEYBALL
Fresh off U-M victory, volleyball hosts Ohio State in crucial home matchup
After a crucial win against Michigan on Wednesday, the MSU volleyball team looks to build a winning streak against Ohio State on Saturday.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans have opportunity to bounce back in series against Niagara
The polls might say Niagara hockey is a lesser opponent than Minnesota, but MSU hockey (0-2-0) refuses to believe so.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball defeats Michigan in battle of in-state rivals
The MSU football team has yet to take the field against Michigan, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early for MSU to celebrate a Spartan victory.
FOOTBALL
Narduzzi preaches more aggression against U-M
Pat Narduzzi is determined not to make the same mistake again. The MSU football team’s defensive coordinator widely is credited for coming up with one of the best formulas to contain University of Michigan senior quarterback Denard Robinson, but as the Spartans (4-3 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) prepare for their annual rivalry game against No. 23 U-M (4-2, 2-0), he said an early season loss has altered the team’s preparation this week.
FOOTBALL
Warner presents challenges of playing in Ann Arbor
With three days remaining until what could be a make-or-break game for the Spartans (4-3 overall, 1-2 Big Ten), quarterbacks coach Dave Warner met with the media to discuss Saturday’s matchup at No. 23 Michigan (4-2 overall, 2-0 Big Ten).
SPORTS
Molly Cassidy gives valuable leadership to team
It might not be the biggest buzz on campus, but the season that MSU field hockey’s junior goaltender Molly Cassidy is having is certainly worth talking about.
SOCCER
Clem growing in first season as starting goalie
Many times, a good soccer team can be defined by its goalkeeper, and the same is true for the MSU women’s soccer team and sophomore keeper Courtney Clem.
ICE HOCKEY
Freshmen hockey players rise to challenge
Mike Ferrantino raised his Spartan Shield high this weekend. MSU men’s hockey (0-2-0) head coach Tom Anastos said he created a player-specific award from teammates, presented to someone who represents the program’s values well that whole week.