BASKETBALL
Mateen Cleaves, 'Flintstones' gear up for alumni game at Jenison Field House
It’s been 12 years since Mateen Cleaves made his one shining moment for the MSU basketball program.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Injury leaves Heathcote unable to return to campus this weekend
After men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo spent most of his weekly press conference sharing his excitement about the return of his mentor this weekend, an accident has resulted in a change of plans.
ICE HOCKEY
Ferris Bulldogs bring additional challenge to Spartans' losing streak
This Friday will mark the end of dreaded week of exams for most of the student body, but for the MSU hockey team, one last test will present itself on Saturday evening – last season’s runner-up for the national championship.
FOOTBALL
Bell addresses NFL Draft rumors in accepting Elite Running Back award
Fans chanted “one more year,” at Bell during halftime of the MSU men’s basketball game against Loyola-Chicago, as MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio egged them on, while the junior running back was honored with the College Football Performance Awards’ 2012 Elite Running Back of the Year award.
SPORTS
Wrestling splits weekend against Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
The MSU wrestling team (2-2) hoped to come out of the weekend with two wins, but left with one win and one loss as they fell to Wisconsin on Friday, and defeated Northern Illinois on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Spartans overcome foul trouble to knock off Loyola-Chicago 73-61
The No. 19 MSU men’s basketball team (8-2) overcame foul trouble to both of its point guards to knock off a relentless Loyola-Chicago (6-3) 73-61 Saturday afternoon, behind a career-high 20 points from freshman guard Gary Harris.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball sees unbeaten streak end after loss to No. 19 Dayton
The MSU women’s basketball team’s winning streak came to an end as they lost to No. 19 Dayton 60-53 Saturday afternoon.
BASKETBALL
Harris fuels No. 19 Spartans to victory over Loyola-Chicago
Three hours before Saturday’s game against Loyola-Chicago, Gary Harris was ready. Setting his feet, checking his mechanics and firing shot after shot at the rims of Breslin Center, Harris wanted to be comfortable playing for the first time since his Nov. 20 shoulder injury without his shoulder brace.
BASKETBALL
Harris' sharpshooting leads No. 19 Spartans over Loyola-Chicago
After a first half that saw the No. 19 MSU basketball team head into the locker room trailing Loyola-Chicago, it seemed the Spartans were in line for another lackluster performance against a non-conference opponent. However, there was nothing lackluster about what Gary Harris had in mind Saturday at Breslin Center.
BASKETBALL
Appling, Trice in foul trouble as No. 19 MSU trails Loyola-Chicago 32-30 at halftime
It was clear from the opening tip that the Ramblers (6-2) came to play, leading the No. 19 MSU men’s basketball team (7-2) 32-30 at halftime.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball swept out of NCAA Tournament by Michigan
After an NCAA Tournament filled with triumph, the MSU volleyball teams season came to a heartbreaking end after being swept by Michigan in the Sweet Sixteen.
ICE HOCKEY
Ron Mason embraced with wins record set to fall
As a kid, Travis Walsh spent an exceptional amount of time at Munn Ice Arena. Grandson of Ron Mason — former MSU hockey head coach, athletics director and one of the most notable names in the game — and son of former Maine hockey head coach, the late Shawn Walsh, Travis was born into a line of strong college hockey blood.
BASKETBALL
Excitement surrounds Hollis’ next big idea
After starting the past two seasons in unique venues, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo is learning not to take anything athletics director Mark Hollis says lightly.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU travels to South Bend for ND series
Before this hockey season started, Tom Anastos said he picked Notre Dame’s program to be one of the top teams in the country.
BASKETBALL
No. 19 Spartans to host Loyola Chicago
It’s been one day since an emotional Tom Izzo addressed the media following his team’s 32-point victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where the head coach promised his playing rotation would be shortened. After watching the film, a more subdued Izzo hadn’t changed his stance.
BASKETBALL
MSU looks to stay perfect against No. 19 Dayton
The MSU women’s basketball team (8-0) has accomplished more with their backs against the wall this year than was expected of them, and now they have another obstacle to hurdle when they take on No. 19 Dayton at 1 p.m. Saturday in Dayton, Ohio.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans to battle U-M in NCAA tourney
The MSU volleyball team is slated to play against Michigan today, but this time, the match will be anything but the usual.
SPORTS
Wrestling faces weekend duels against Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
With duels against Wisconsin and Northern Illinois this weekend, the MSU wrestling team (1-1) is emotionally and physically ready to start the Big Ten season, but there still is one key component the players must improve on.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 19 Spartans rout Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Izzo unhappy with team's effort
Before the No. 19 MSU basketball team took the floor Wednesday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Tom Izzo vowed he’d have a much fairer evaluation of his team than he did on Saturday against Nicholls State. But even after the No. 19 Spartans thoroughly routed the Golden Lions on Wednesday evening at Breslin Center, the veteran head coach didn’t like what he saw.
BASKETBALL
Izzo's frustration's grow as Spartans search for rotation
Holding an opponent scoreless for the opening 10 minutes of a game, as part of a 32-point victory would have most basketball coaches excited. But Wednesday night, Tom Izzo was anything but.