MSU Baseball Wins 18th-Annual Crosstown Showdown
MSU baseball took on the Lansing Lugnuts in the 18th-annual Crosstown Showdown matchup winning 16-10. A new set of rules put an emphasis on offense and scoring making it feel like a home run derby.
MSU baseball took on the Lansing Lugnuts in the 18th-annual Crosstown Showdown matchup winning 16-10. A new set of rules put an emphasis on offense and scoring making it feel like a home run derby.
Michigan State hockey’s junior defenseman Maxim Štrbák signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres, announced by the Sabres today. The contract begins with the 2026-27 season. Štrbák will compete for the Sabres' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Nick Sheridan once lined up under center for Michigan against Pat Fitzgerald's Northwestern Wildcats. Now he's calling plays for Fitzgerald at Michigan State, returning to a program he first fell in love with as a kid watching Plaxico Burress and company turn East Lansing into a winning culture under Nick Saban.
MSU men's basketball players took to IM West for rare pickup games with students.
Michigan State hockey's senior center Charlie Stramel arrived as a transfer from Wisconsin for his junior year. Stramel progressed throughout his time as a Spartan, and despite ending the season with an ankle injury, left a lasting impact on the 2025-26 season.
Michigan State hockey's junior goaltender, Trey Augustine, signed an AHL tryout and a three-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings following MSU hockey's season.
Michigan State men’s tennis delivered a defining weekend in East Lansing, rallying from a 3-1 deficit to defeat No. 24 USC before taking down No. 20 UCLA behind a confident, momentum-driven performance.
Inés Sotelo's departure from Michigan State's roster leaves the Spartans dangerously thin at forward, with redshirt senior Isaline Alexander now standing as the position's only certainty heading into the offseason.
The graduating seniors on the Michigan State men's basketball team have been much more than basketball players. They've been leaders, developers and game changers. Following the Spartans' 67-63 loss to Connecticut on Friday, MSU's season concludes, but the legacy these seniors have left will mark the program forever.
Michigan State hockey’s 4-3 overtime loss to Wisconsin marked the end of an era that's been characterized by an MSU hockey rebuild. Next season will be the first season under coach Adam Nightingale without seniors Tiernan Shoudy, Matt Basgall and Daniel Russell, a trio that has laid the groundwork for what Spartan hockey currently is. Senior center Charlie Stramel and junior goaltender Trey Augustine have also left their marks as impactful players in the last couple seasons. The future of MSU hockey now lies in the hands of those who didn’t know MSU as a bottom of the Big Ten program.
A team playing a game where players tug, wrestle, and drown opponents while treading water has built a tight knit community making friendships that will last a life time. The Michigan State women's club water polo team succeeds in the pool while building an inclusive family environment as a team.
Michigan State hockey's freshman forward Porter Martone has signed an entry level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, who he was drafted sixth overall to in the 2025 NHL Draft. He led the Spartans in points and goals this season, growing as a hockey player and person.
Michigan State hockey lost 4-3 to Wisconsin in overtime, ending the Spartans' season and a chance at a Frozen Four. MSU led 3-1 in the third period despite being down its starting center. However, the Badgers came back with execution to end MSU's tournament run.
Michigan State’s Sweet 16 loss to UConn left students across campus frustrated by another slow start and a comeback that fell just short.
Tom Izzo said this won't be it for his time at MSU, and still hopes to hoist another national championship in the future.
Michigan State men's basketball ended its season with a 67-63 loss to UConn, as early mistakes and missed opportunities prevented the Spartans from sustaining a comeback. Despite a strong second-half run, turnovers and poor shooting ultimately sealed their fate.
Michigan State men's basketball season ends after a 67-63 loss to UConn, but Izzo isn't done yet.
Just five days after the season concluded, Michigan State women's basketball is already feeling the effects of the transfer portal. Freshman guard Jordan Ode and sophomore forward Juliann Woodard are the first Spartans to enter, leaving a roster that now faces significant questions heading into the offseason — particularly at forward, where depth is suddenly thin.
No. 1-seeded Michigan State hockey will face Wisconsin, the No. 3 regional seed. Puck drop is set for 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. The game will be streamed on ESPN. The Spartans (26-8-2) advanced to the regional final after defeating UConn 2-1, and the Badgers (22-12-2) upset Dartmouth 5-1.
Michigan State hockey was backed by an excellent goaltending performance from Trey Augustine, paired resiliency to take a 2-1 win over UConn. MSU took five penalties throughout the game, but responded with successful kills and executed goals. The Spartans advance to the final round of regionals in the NCAA Tournament and will face Wisconsin for a chance at advancing to the Frozen Four.