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ICE HOCKEY

Hockey falls to U-M in overtime, 3-2

Dillon Davis
February 11, 2012

Detroit – Even if the No. 17 MSU hockey team was cognizant of the past, it couldn’t stop history from repeating itself. In the shadow of in-state rival Michigan’s banner from the Great Lakes Invitational, the No. 17 MSU hockey team lost possession of the puck in front of its own net in overtime, and U-M forward Kevin Lynch scooped it up and scored to give the No. 4 Wolverines the 3-2 victory at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU fights for 'Spartans everywhere,' defeats Michigan 3-2

Dillon Davis
February 10, 2012

Torey Krug knows what’s at stake when his team plays Michigan. With in-state bragging rights and respect of the college hockey world on the line, the junior defenseman and team captain stepped up and scored two goals and added an assist before a season-high crowd of 7,103 fans. He sent the No. 17 MSU hockey team ahead of the Wolverines, 3-2, Friday at Munn Ice Arena.

ICE HOCKEY

Michigan rivalry fuels series rematch

Dillon Davis
February 9, 2012

Even with each series carrying significant importance this time of year for the No. 17 MSU hockey team, this week is slightly different. Every word, every practice, every gym session and team meal carries a distinct buzz radiating from the coaches down to the Zamboni driver. It’s Michigan week.

SPORTS

Spartans aim for third consecutive win, improved parallel bars scores

Jesse O'Brien
February 8, 2012

As the MSU gymnastics team heads into its final home meet of a three-meet stretch, the Spartans know how important it is to notch a third win over Pittsburgh before they hit the road. To do so, the Spartans have tried to simulate the atmosphere of a meet in their practices this week, which included the team being split into two squads and competing against each other. “When we do our practice routines, we try to get more scoring in to try and create the pressure of being judged and the meet experience,” sophomore Alex Pace said.

ICE HOCKEY

Anastos discusses Munn renovations

Dillon Davis
February 8, 2012

The MSU hockey program might have some big changes on the horizon to give the team a greater home-ice advantage. At a meeting with members of The Associated Press on Wednesday, head coach Tom Anastos said a decision will be made in the short term on whether money will be invested to renovate the nearly 40-year-old Munn Ice Arena or build a new venue altogether.

Caleb Nordgren ·
ICE HOCKEY

U-M rematch has postseason implications

Dillon Davis
February 7, 2012

The biggest rivalry in college hockey couldn’t be any bigger this time around for the No. 17 MSU hockey team. As if a series rematch with the Spartans’ (15-11-4 overall, 10-9-3-2 CCHA) biggest rival Michigan wasn’t motivation enough to get geared up for the weekend, serious playoff implications are on the line for both squads.

SPORTS

‘Breakdown’ contributes to Spartans’ loss

Jesse O'Brien
February 6, 2012

When it came down to it, MSU wrestling’s 24-13 dual loss to No. 6 Ohio State wasn’t because the Spartans were unprepared, or overmatched, or even just having a bad day. Instead, the dual was lost all in about a three-minute time frame sparked by what head coach Tom Minkel called a “breakdown in discipline.”

BASKETBALL

Appling resurfaces in U-M game

Pat Evans
February 6, 2012

After a short, midseason slump, Keith Appling surfaced in Sunday’s 64-54 win against No. 22 Michigan, No. 11 men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo said at his press conference Monday.

SPORTS

Spartans fall despite individual success

Jesse O'Brien
February 5, 2012

It was in their grasp, but the Spartans just couldn’t pull off the upset. The MSU wrestling team dropped its final Big Ten dual of the season 24-13 to No. Ohio State, but the match was much closer than the score indicates.