No. 13 MSU held a players-only meeting ahead of its top-15 matchup at No. 8 Purdue on Thursday night.
Michigan State's Robyn Fralick has built one of the Big Ten's most exciting programs in just three seasons, and now she's taking her winning ways to the international stage.
Freshman winger Porter Martone has been named Second Star of the Week, following his first collegiate hat trick, released by the Big Ten conference this morning. Martone scored four goals in No. 1 MSU hockey's sweep of Notre Dame last week. His performance moved him to 41 points and 20 goals on the season. He now ranks ninth in points and fourth in goals in the history of MSU freshmen.
Michigan State women's basketball capped off a brutal February gauntlet with a convincing 75-61 road win over then-No. 23 Minnesota, a victory that could define the Spartans' tournament seeding and March outlook.
The Michigan State Spartans dropped their first home match of the season with a 4-2 loss to Ivy League opponent Dartmouth after losing the doubles point early, despite pushing multiple singles games into three sets.
While Michigan State basketball struggled in its 66-60 victory over Ohio State, senior center Carson Cooper shined when no one else did. His efforts lifted the Spartans past the Buckeyes in a game where MSU needed him the most.
Slovenia native Sara Sambolić stepped into the starting lineup for just the second time in her career Wednesday, delivering a composed 13-point, six-assist performance in MSU's 104-68 win over Northwestern. The junior guard, who earned her spot at Michigan State after a standout showing in the U20 European Championship, is living proof that Robyn Fralick's program welcomes talent from anywhere in the world — even 4,566 miles away.
It may not have been pretty, but MSU escaped Ohio State 66-60, holding onto fifth place in the Big Ten.
One of the most succesful sports teams at Michigan State might not be what you expect. You might think men's or women's basketball, maybe hockey, but MSU dodgeball has become a powerhouse without many people knowing on campus.
Michigan State gymnastics put on a strong all-around performance, featuring impressive floor routines from Gabi Ortiz (9.900) and MaKayla Tucker (9.950). They defeated their Big Ten rival, Ohio State University, with a score of 197.300-196.850, continuing to gain momentum as the season progresses.
After a close contest the night before, No. 1 Michigan State hockey powered past Notre Dame in an 8-2 victory. The Spartans showcased a physical performance, allowing them to generate offense. Goaltender Trey Augustine and the penalty-kill unit were vital to the team's success.
The Michigan State Spartans took part in the Silverston Invitational in Ann Arbor. They used this meet against Michigan and other in-state programs to improve their performances, boost their confidence, and gain momentum as they approach the Big Ten Indoor Championships.
After NCAA President Charlie Baker restated he's open to expanding the tournament, Tom Izzo said he has mixed feelings.
After a month of searching, Michigan State has named Tamara Durante as the head coach of its field hockey program. Durante is the 10th head coach in program history. She has spent the last 11 seasons as assistant and associate coaching roles at MSU.
After years of structured routines and identities built around sport, college athletes face an uncertain transition when their playing careers end. Former Michigan State volleyball player Evie Doezema reflects on leaving the game and navigating her identity beyond athletics.
No. 1 Michigan State hockey edged Notre Dame 4-2 in a hard-fought matchup, with key goals from Charlie Stramel, Gavin O’Connell, and Porter Martone and a 37-save performance by junior goalie Trey Augustine. The win boosted MSU’s Big Ten record to 14-5-0 and put it one point behind Michigan for the Big Ten lead.
It was a week of redemption and record-breaking moments for Spartan athletics. Men's basketball rebounded from its worst loss of the season with a dominant three-point barrage against UCLA, while MSU baseball turned heads by stealing a series from then-No. 8 Louisville. The women's basketball team answered a tough rivalry defeat with a 104-point Senior Day statement, and women's golf's Paula Balanzategui posted the best finish of her collegiate career. Not every result went the Spartans' way, but with championship seasons approaching, Michigan State is hitting its stride at exactly the right time.
Michigan State erupted for 104 points on senior day, snapping a two-game skid behind a dominant second quarter, relentless defense and 63 combined points from its senior class in a 36-point rout of Northwestern.
No. 1 Michigan State hockey will host Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena for a two-game series after spending the last week on a bye. The opening game is set for Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The series finale is set for Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. Notre Dame has a poor record but holds talented players who are dangerous on the power play. MSU must continue to win to contend for the Big Ten regular-season title, although it's taking things one day at a time. The bye week allowed MSU to recover after spending much of the last two months on the road.
MSU adheres to a simple motto to win games: defend, rebound and run. Those three words were exactly how MSU came on top against UCLA.