MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans different than last season
Derrick Nix quite possibly is the greatest indicator that this season’s MSU men’s basketball team is different from last year.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 16 Spartans extend winning streak to 12, hand No. 13 Indiana first loss
In a game that saw MSU build an 18-point lead before facing a nine-point deficit, the Spartans (12-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) eventually used a 20-0 run to come out on top, 80-65, in a see-saw Big Ten battle.
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Men's basketball starts 'sluggish,' defeats Lehigh, 90-81
With the Big Ten opener against No. 17 Indiana looming, Thursday’s matchup with Lehigh gave Tom Izzo and the No.
BASKETBALL
Spartans still need improvement before Big Ten season
Matching its longest win streak since the 2008-2009 season, the No. 19 MSU men’s basketball team eked out a 90-81 win against Lehigh for its eleventh straight. However, as the Spartans (11-2) closed out their nonconference season against the little team from Bethlehem, Penn., they still have much to improve on before taking on No.
FOOTBALL
Spartans look to win bowl game for seniors, program
After almost three weeks since the Spartans’ loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship game, the No. 12 team (10-3) has put the loss in the past and is determined to finish the season on a high note.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball tops Colorado State, 72-45, in Caribbean Classic
The MSU Women’s Basketball team has gotten away from the cold weather in East Lansing to spend their winter break in Cancun, Mexico as the team participates in the Caribbean Classic tournament this week. The trip got off to a good start on Tuesday when the Spartans (8-4) knocked off Colorado State (3-8) in a dominant 72-45 victory.
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Spartans' 'unselfishness' results in dominant win over UMKC
In an 89-54 win over UMKC on Monday at Breslin Center, there was plenty for MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo to be pleased with. However, one thing in particular stuck out to Izzo, and it’s something he has seen often 12 games into the season. “Maybe the best part for me has been the unselfishness of this team,” Izzo said.
SPORTS
Wrestling finishes fifth in Reno Tournament of Champions
The MSU wrestling team is entering its holiday break on a high note after placing fifth out of 28 teams in the Reno Tournament of Champions on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Spartans pull away from Bowling Green in second half, win 74-60
The men’s basketball team struggled to pull away in the first half against Bowling Green Saturday night, but found a rhythm in the second and finished with a 74-60 victory.
VOLLEYBALL
Rathje named Third-Team All-American
The awards keep rolling in for MSU volleyball senior outside hitter” Jenilee Rathje”:http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-volley/mtt/rathje_jenilee00.html, who was named an AVCA third team All-American on Tuesday. Rathje’s selection makes her the ninth All-American in MSU history and she becomes the first top-three team selection since Ashley Schatzle in 2007 — Rathje’s freshman year. In her final season with the team, Rathje led the Spartans in kills with 505, a career best which also was good enough for third in the Big Ten and in the top 25 in the nation.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball continues to improve as work in progress
Ten games into the season, the No. 21 MSU men’s basketball team took another step forward Saturday when it beat then-No.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey splits weekend series, defeats U-M in shootout
As commissioner of the CCHA, Tom Anastos not a big fan of ties.
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Men's basketball tops No. 22 Gonzaga, 74-67
The MSU men’s basketball team won Saturday night at No. 22 Gonzaga, 74-67. The Spartans (8-2) received a career-high 34 points from senior forward Draymond Green to to propel them over the Bulldogs (5-2). Green also grabbed two rebounds, nabbed three steals and dished out three assists.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey falls 4-3 to U-M, hosts rematch Saturday
After a week of hype on top of a history of palpable hatred between MSU and Michigan, it would be the Wolverines who would have the last laugh, as they held off the Spartan rally to get the 4-3 victory at Yost Ice Arena in game one of a home-and-home series.
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Women's basketball to hit road during break
While many students will be heading home for the holidays, the MSU women’s basketball team (7-3) will be hitting the road during winter break.
ICE HOCKEY
Bragging rights, conference standing on the line against U-M
Throw the records out the window and forget the rankings. When MSU and Michigan come together, sparks fly, tempers flare and the momentum of a season is won and lost.
FOOTBALL
Outback Bowl provides even matchup
Spartans and Bulldogs have had similar seasons and boast similar weapons.
VOLLEYBALL
Face time with Cathy George
The State News spoke with head coach Cathy George to talk about what the season meant for the program, and what fans can expect to see next year.
SPORTS
Men's basketball heads to Spokane to take on Gonzaga
Before members of the MSU men’s basketball team can immerse themselves in finals and eventually get a break from academic life, the Spartans have business to take care of on the basketball court.
SPORTS
Wrestling ready for Big Ten competition
Coming fresh off a weekend in which the MSU wrestling team dominated two teams, the Spartans are set to open their Big Ten season Friday night at Purdue.