SOCCER
Men's soccer plays No. 7 Notre Dame
The MSU men's soccer team will play its two final home games at Old College Field this weekend against Bowling Green and No.
BASKETBALL
Spartans to unveil 'Magic' statue, play Globetrotters
Many doubt, the MSU men's basketball schedule is amazing. It has been described as the most brutal schedule in Spartans history.Only time will tell.But the "Magical Journey" head coach Tom Izzo is so fond of isn't a venture down the road.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers Halloween treat: 2 victories
The MSU hockey team wants to be a winning team for Halloween.Only two wins will grant the Spartans that treat.That feat can happen this weekend, as the Spartans (3-3 overall, 2-2 CCHA) play a home-and-home series against Ferris State (2-4-0, 1-3-0). Friday's contest at Munn Ice Arena faces off at 8:05 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Spikers want to break 1-1 funk
The MSU volleyball team is where it always seems to be at this point of the season - in the middle of the pack.The Spartans are 5-5 in conference play, tied for sixth with Purdue, right about where they have been the past couple of seasons.
SPORTS
WEB ONLY: 'U' hosting 2003 Big Ten Cross Country Championships
MSU will be home to the 2003 Big Ten Cross Country Championships on Sunday. The teams will compete at the Forest Akers East Golf Course with the first women's 6k race beginning at 10:45 a.m.
SPORTS
No. 5 field hockey faces tough Buckeyes
Despite a disappointing loss to Michigan earlier this season, the MSU field hockey team has come out ahead of U-M in the latest poll released this week. MSU is No.
SOCCER
Women's soccer heads to Colorado Springs
The MSU women's soccer team will be in Colorado Springs this weekend, to face off in two non-conference matchups.
BASKETBALL
Ager could steal 'U' spotlight
This guy can flat out score. He's a guard with the greatest combination of shooting and athleticism MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo has recruited during his tenure in East Lansing.
FOOTBALL
'U' looking for more recruits on both lines
Just because MSU football head coach John L. Smith and his assistant coaches weren't on the sidelines last Saturday during the No.
VOLLEYBALL
Spikers drop out of rankings
As the MSU volleyball team gets ready to start the second half of the Big Ten season, it only needs to look back to last weekend's play for confidence.For the first week in the Big Ten, the Spartans (13-7 overall, 5-5 Big Ten) did not lose a match 3-0.
FOOTBALL
Buckhalter, Glenn worth roster spot; bench struggling Burress
With the Michigan-MSU football game approaching, this fantasy football column is taking a rivalry approach.We will show how many former Wolverines have faltered and how they compare to the Spartans in the pros.Styf barely slipped by last week, with help from Jamal Lewis, for a slight victory over Stevie E., but "E" still has a huge point lead overall.With Priest Holmes and the Kansas City Chiefs, along with the Tennessee Titans and Steve McNair on bye weeks, this week should be less interesting, but Saturday will make up for that.Styf scouts the Spartans and the WolverinesThe late arrival this season has been a gem for the former Wolverines.
ICE HOCKEY
Potter candidate for 2004 U.S. team
The MSU Hockey team, coming off its first series sweep of the year against Western Michigan, will play home-and-home contests with last season's CCHA champion Ferris State (2-4-0 overall, 1-3-0 CCHA) this weekend. Playing at home Friday, the Spartans' game will be televised on the College Sports Television Network at 8:05 p.m. Golden boy Junior forward Ash Goldie dictated the Spartans' success this past weekend.
BASKETBALL
Izzo eager for Magic statue dedication
While the focus of life around MSU's campus this weekend will be focused on the Spartans' football game against Michigan, the MSU basketball team will open its exhibition season against the Harlem Globetrotters.The game will take place at 2:30 p.m.
SOCCER
Goalkeeper Robinson named player of week
MSU men's soccer senior goalkeeper Mike Robinson was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season Monday.
ICE HOCKEY
Slater's five-point game earns award
MSU hockey forward Jim Slater was named the CCHA Offensive Player of the Week after equaling a career-best five points against Western Michigan on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Former Tigers greats will be at Capitol today
Former Detroit Tigers greats from the 1968 World Championship team will be honored at the Capitol at 12:30 p.m.
FOOTBALL
'U' No. 10 in latest BCS
MSU still is moving up in the polls, even without winning last weekend. But the Spartans (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) didn't lose either -
SPORTS
Ager shines brightest in Green win with 34 points
The MSU men's basketball team sent a clear message to the nation at Saturday's Green and White game - look out below. The Spartans put on an offensively charged, highly athletic performance at the annual intrasquad scrimmage, which served mainly as a showcase of what each MSU player had been working on all summer. Junior swingman Alan Anderson and junior guard Kelvin Torbert appeared comfortable with their improved perimeter shooting - the pair made six of nine 3-point attempts - sophomore center Paul Davis and redshirt freshman forward Delco Rowley were aggressive in the low post and sophomore guard Maurice Ager nearly put on a shooting clinic. Ager led the Spartans with 34 points, 25 of which came in the first half on 5-for-6 shooting from behind the 3-point line.
SOCCER
WEB ONLY: Men's soccer beats Wisconsin, 1-0
Spartans' men's soccer shut out Wisconsin, 1-0, Sunday in Madison, Wis. The game was scoreless for the first half and much of the second half before senior midfielder Jeff Krass made a goal off an assist from junior attacker John Minagawa-Webster.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers beat Broncos for first 2-victory weekend this year
It was as if age didn't matter for the MSU hockey team.The Spartans (3-3-0 overall, 2-2-0 CCHA) bounced back from an Ohio State series last weekend that grossed only one goal and two losses by sweeping Western Michigan (2-3-1, 2-3-1) with 11 total goals in two games.