ICE HOCKEY
Great Lakes Invitational presents big test for Spartan hockey
Following MSU’s 2-0 loss against then-No. 4 Ferris State (14-2-2, 10-0-2 WCHA) on Dec.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio, athletics department remain silent on details of Max Bullough suspension
After a shocking statement announcing the suspension of senior linebacker and MSU team captain Max Bullough, football head coach Mark Dantonio and other university officials have stayed largely silent amid a swirl of rumors and speculation.
FOOTBALL
Bullough suspended for rest of season due to team rules violation
Senior linebacker and MSU captain Max Bullough has been suspended for the remainder of the season and will not participate in the Jan. 1 Rose Bowl, according to a release from the school.
BASKETBALL
MSU beats Texas, 92-78, on road
It took half an hour to get going, but the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team pulled away to beat Texas 92-78 in Austin, Tex.
BASKETBALL
MSU down by 2 to Texas at halftime
After another slow start, No. 5 MSU is trailing Texas 38-36 at halftime.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women beat Georgetown in Puerto Rico
The women’s basketball team bounced back from a tough loss against No. 13 Oklahoma State on Friday, defeating Georgetown 67-54 in its second and last game of the Puerto Rico Classic.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
In Puerto Rico, MSU women lose to Oklahoma State
The MSU women’s basketball team fell to No. 13 Oklahoma State, 63-57, Thursday evening in the Puerto Rico Classic.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Dawson improves, Spartans show stability with key players on bench
Branden Dawson had one of the worst games of his MSU career against North Carolina, but that only fueled his fire.
SPORTS
MSU cruises with injured players on bench
It was a stress-free night for No. 5 MSU, as they cruised past North Florida, 78-48.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball beats Oakland
The last few weeks of practice had been tough for the women’s basketball team.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey loses to Ferris State, 2-0
MSU (5-9-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) failed to generate shots and goals in the final game before the holiday break against No.
BASKETBALL
Appling helps lead Spartans, Ellis sees more floor time
To start the game, No. 5 MSU looked as slow and sluggish as the traffic outside the arena. One of those slow drivers for MSU was senior guard Keith Appling, who finished the first half with more turnovers (four) than points (three).
BASKETBALL
Spartans turn game around late, beat Oakland
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — It wasn’t pretty, but the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team got the job done. MSU committed 17 turnovers and shot just 42 percent, but they came out on top against Oakland 67-63 Saturday afternoon at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Senior center Adreian Payne and junior forward Branden Dawson each had double-doubles on the night, while senior guard Keith Appling led the Spartans in scoring with 21 points, 17 of them coming in the second half. Payne had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Dawson added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 5 men's basketball trailing Oakland at half
Auburn Hills, Mich. — In their first game in ten days, the No. 5 men’s basketball team looked as rusty as they could, committing 11 turnovers in the first half to Oakland’s five.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU to face Oakland after 10-day break
After a 10-day layoff, the No. 5 men’s basketball team will be back in action against Oakland this afternoon. (4 p.m., ESPN2)
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball goes down in NCAA tourney
The No. 20 MSU volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament Friday, falling to Big Ten rival No.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU enters final game before holiday break against No. 4 Ferris State
Coming off potentially its best series of the season, MSU (5-8-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) will look to keep the momentum going in its final contest before the holiday break as in-state foe No. 4 Ferris State (13-2-3, 10-0-2 WCHA) travels to Munn Ice Arena Saturday night. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. The matchup between the two former Central Collegiate Hockey Association members will have extra significance, also serving as the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game with former MSU head coach and athletic director Ron Mason being recognized.
BASKETBALL
Drew Valentine facing familiar foe as MSU grad assistant
After his senior season as an Oakland Grizzly came to a close, Drew Valentine had a tough decision to make — go overseas in hopes of starting a basketball career, or join MSU’s basketball team as a graduate assistant. Already suffering an ACL tear, a torn meniscus and a removed tumor in his pinky during his career, he decided he had too many bumps and bruises to continue playing basketball.
SPORTS
Rose Bowl ticket requests top 31,000, according to university
Requests for Rose Bowl tickets from university donors, students, season ticket-holders and Spartan Fund donors have topped 31,000 — about 7,000 more than MSU’s allotment — according to the MSU Athletics Department.
FOOTBALL
Report: MSU fans snapped up Rose Bowl tix through Stanford athletics
The Stanford Daily is reporting that some MSU fans might be to blame for rapid sales of the university’s allotment of Rose Bowl Tickets. The paper reports that some MSU fans said they took advantage of an offer from the Stanford athletics department granting advance access to up to four guaranteed Rose Bowl tickets if a deposit was made for 2014 Stanford football season tickets.