Saturday, April 18, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

Sports | Football 1087

BASEBALL

MSU struggles in big game, loses 9-2

Alex Altman
May 15, 2008

MSU starting pitcher Mike Monterey allowed six runs in six innings Thursday, as the Spartan baseball team dropped an important game to Indiana, 9-2, at Kobs Field. Every MSU starter had one hit, but junior Kyle Day produced his team’s only runs with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. The home run cut Indiana’s lead to 3-2, but the Hoosiers responded with five runs in the seventh to build a commanding 8-2 lead.

ICE HOCKEY

New MSU hockey assistant rewarded for 'job well done'

Alex DiFilippo
May 14, 2008

From the frosty banks of Alaska to the humid wetlands of Florida, Brian Renfrew has followed his love for hockey across the United States. Now, it looks like the well-traveled hockey coach finally has a home. After five years as an assistant coach for the MSU hockey team, head coach Rick Comley announced Friday the promotion of Renfrew to associate head coach. “Look at my track and how quickly it’s gotten here, it doesn’t happen like this for a lot of guys,” Renfrew said.

BASEBALL

MSU struggles to find big hits in demanding CMU victory

Alex DiFilippo
May 13, 2008

Mount Pleasant — The MSU baseball team slugged 14 hits and forced seven pitching changes Tuesday night – usually indicators of a blowout victory. This time, it was anything but. Central Michigan had 15 hits and forced nine pitching changes, as they outlasted MSU, 14-6, in an offensive battle at Theunissen Stadium.

BASEBALL

MSU takes 2 of 3 from Purdue

Alex DiFilippo
May 12, 2008

It’s crunch time for the MSU baseball team. With the season winding down and the Big Ten Tournament approaching, the Spartans desperately need wins. They found two of them during a four-game series at Purdue (27-22 overall, 18-9 Big Ten) last weekend, while only letting one game slip.

SPORTS

With tournament at home, Spartans look to defend Big Ten title

Abby Lubbers
April 24, 2008

As defending Big Ten champions, the MSU men’s golf team hopes to earn another win at the Big Ten Championships at Forest Akers West Golf Course this weekend. Under new head coach Sam Puryear, the team has matured and deepened since the fall. The team has had one win and five second place finishes this season.

SPORTS

Best of the best

It’s been a wild ride for MSU sports fans this season. The 2007-08 school year will be remembered for many things, but these are the best of the best

BASEBALL

Senior pitcher gives MSU stability on mound

Joey Nowak
April 21, 2008

Before this season, Chris Cullen bounced around the MSU baseball team’s pitching staff without any firm role. But with a little help from pitching coach Tom Lipari and some offseason work, the senior right-hander has developed into arguably the team’s most dependable starting pitcher, a place head coach David Grewe plans to keep him.