SOFTBALL
New Secchia Stadium brings prestige to MSU
For MSU softball head coach Jacquie Joseph, the dedication of Secchia Stadium at Old College Field marks a new era of Spartan softball.
BASEBALL
Indiana sweeps weekend series, Spartans still Big Ten leaders
Coming into the weekend, the MSU baseball team held a commanding three-game lead in the Big Ten standings and was edging ever closer to their first Big Ten championship since 1979. After being swept in three games by Indiana (30-21 overall, 11-10 Big Ten), the Spartans’ (31-18, 13-8) lead has been slimmed to one after two weekend losses by Minnesota to Penn State.
SPORTS
Women's rowing finishes fourth, varsity eight boat makes history
As Ohio State captured the Big Ten title, the MSU women’s rowing team earned a fourth place finish at the Big Ten Championships, and the varsity eight made a mark in the MSU history books by winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive title, finishing with a time of 6:17.12.
BASEBALL
Eckerle honored for baseball, academic accomplishments
MSU baseball senior outfielder Brandon Eckerle was named the male Michigan College Athlete of the Year at the Detroit Athletic Club National Athletic Awards on May 9 in Detroit.
BASEBALL
Baseball falls in 15 innings in game two
After suspending action on Saturday due to darkness, the MSU baseball team fell in 15 innings on Sunday to Indiana at Sembower Field in Bloomington, Ind., 13-12.
SOFTBALL
Taylor, U-M shutout Spartans on Senior Day
For the second consecutive day, Jordan Taylor took to the hill for No. 2 Michigan against the MSU softball team.
SOFTBALL
Softball falls to Wolverines in game one of weekend series
In the first game of its home-and-home series against No. 2 Michigan, the MSU softball team lost, 8-0, in six innings in Ann Arbor at Wilpon Complex.
FOOTBALL
Football homecoming game to be played in primetime
Looking to avenge the BCS snub of a season ago, the defending co-Big Ten champion MSU football team will host Wisconsin for its Homecoming game (8 p.m., ABC, ESPN or ESPN2) Oct.
SOFTBALL
MSU Softball splits doubleheader with Purdue
Despite Purdue shutting out the Spartans, 5-0, in the first game Wednesday at Secchia Stadium, MSU fired back, winning the second game, 3-2.
BASEBALL
MSU sweeps Purdue, pushes conference lead to two games
After taking three games from Purdue (30-16, 10-8 Big Ten), the MSU baseball team now holds a two-game lead in the Big Ten over second-place Minnesota (11-7 Big Ten).
BASEBALL
Baseball takes game two of weekend series
After a 5-3 win against Purdue on Saturday, the MSU baseball team(29-14, 12-5 Big Ten) opened up a two-game lead in the conference standings and have guaranteed they come out of the weekend with sole possession of first place.
BASEBALL
Spartans beat Purdue, claim sole possession of first place
The Spartans (28-14 overall, 11-5 Big Ten) challenged the Purdue pitching staff with 13 hits and downed the Boilermakers, 11-4.
SPORTS
Women's golf team ready for NCAA regional
By the time the No. 18 women’s golf team makes its way to Daytona Beach, Fla. this week for the NCAA East Regional, the Spartans no longer will have a care in the world. That is, of course, except for the 23 other teams standing in between MSU and a trip to the NCAA Championships, but even that is a minor detail for a group of golfers ready to enjoy another postseason tournament.
BASEBALL
MSU stays in first place with weekend sweep
On the strength of 16 hits, MSU defeated the Nittany Lions, 10-5, Sunday, and swept the weekend series. The Spartans also won on Friday and Saturday, both by scores of 5-4.
FOOTBALL
Offensive line, running game struggle in Spring Game
In Saturday’s Green and White game, the backs found little room against good defensive lines, as they produced 68 rushing yards between the two teams and had little consistency throughout.
FOOTBALL
Cousins, Green Team victorious in Spring Game
Senior quarterback Kirk Cousins’ big day leads the Green Team to victory in the MSU football team’s annual Spring Game.
BASEBALL
MSU set to take on fellow first place team Penn State
The Spartans (24-13 overall, 7-5 Big Ten) dropped two consecutive weekend series. They are deadlocked in a three-way tie for the lead in the Big Ten. And one of those teams, Penn State (24-13, 7-5), is coming to try and keep the Spartans in that slump today at McLane Baseball Stadium at Kobs Field.
FOOTBALL
Spartans ready to showcase talents in spring game
Once again, football, tailgating and the spirit of competition will be in the air when the Green Team faces the White Team in the MSU football team’s annual spring game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
SOFTBALL
MSU looks to right ship during difficult season
With only 10 games remaining this season, the Spartans (22-22 overall, 3-9 Big Ten) have a chance to take control of their season, and they want to prove they’re tough enough to do so, starting with two road games against Minnesota (27-20, 5-7) at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
SOFTBALL
MSU softball splits double-header with Oakland
The MSU softball team followed up Tuesday’s loss against Central Michigan with better offensive production Wednesday, but settled for a split with Oakland in a double-header.