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SOCCER

DeMartin scores twice, MSU wins

Alex DiFilippo
October 15, 2008

The men’s soccer team didn’t have to reschedule its game against No.14 Illinois-Chicago after it was canceled on Sept. 14 due to the heavy rainstorm that caused DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field to resemble a lake more than a soccer field. But MSU head coach Joe Baum wanted to reschedule the game against the No. 14 ranked team in the country to help his team gain experience against yet another quality opponent.

BASKETBALL

Izzo introduces 2008-09 Spartans

Sean Ely
October 15, 2008

For the first time since the spring, the MSU men’s basketball team — with the addition of three new faces — was fully dressed for Media Day at Breslin Center. Answering questions about the past, present and future, the Spartans were amped and ready to kick off the 2008-09 schedule Nov. 5 against Northern Michigan, head coach Tom Izzo’s alma mater.

ICE HOCKEY

Freshman Conboy making presence felt

Alex DiFilippo
October 14, 2008

Freshman forward Andrew Conboy didn’t just make an impression on MSU head coach Rick Comley this weekend — he made an impression on Massachusetts and Boston University players in the form of numerous bumps and bruises.

FOOTBALL

Spartans prepare for Saturday showdown

Cash Kruth
October 14, 2008

With a host of Ohio State playmakers making their way to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, the MSU defense is going to have its hands full in a showdown featuring two of the last three unbeaten Big Ten teams.

SOCCER

Handing out 'midseason' hardware

They’ve played through utter downpours, extreme 98-degree heat, adversity from losing a senior midfielder as well as the constant low expectations spewed their way about how the Spartans don’t have what it takes to be a Big Ten competitor.

BASKETBALL

Many lessons learned at Izzo media practice

My inquiries on how MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo works his magic to mold such quality athletes while keeping them so well-behaved have been wiped clean. I understand it now because my niche changed from reporter to athlete, even if it was short-lived.

SPORTS

Dantonios' key to success lies in team smarts

There’s a strange, almost subliminal, difference in labels tagged to new head coaches hired in college football: You’re either a program architect or a program builder. A program architect is a finessed, white-collar coach who talks loudly, works from his high-rise building and favors lower taxes. Think U-M’s Rich Rodriguez or Florida’s Urban Meyer.

VOLLEYBALL

Wisconsin sweeps MSU volleyball at Jenison Field House

Chris Vannini
October 12, 2008

The MSU volleyball team suffered its first home loss of the season on Saturday, getting swept 3-0 by No. 21 Wisconsin. “I thought we were playing fairly well at times but we didn’t kick it in at the right times,” head coach Cathy George said. “We have to learn how to close things out.”

SPORTS

No. 6 Spartans edged by no. 3 Wake Forest

With only nine total shots in the first half Saturday, the matchup between the No. 6 MSU field hockey team and No. 3 Wake Forest was destined to be tough. But even as the team outshot the Demon Deacons 17-7 and earned 13 penalty corners in the game, it couldn’t find the back of the cage enough, as Wake Forest scored late to win 2-1.

SOCCER

Spartans capitalize on mistakes in 3-1 victory

Sean Ely
October 12, 2008

It’s difficult to defeat an unbeaten team in the conference when the ball is hardly ever in your possession. And for the MSU women’s soccer team, the lack of ball control and pressure in Penn State’s zone made the Spartans look as if they wouldn’t have enough in the tank to power past the Nittany Lions.

SOCCER

DeMartin, Barone score late to lead MSU to win

Sean Ely
October 12, 2008

It felt like overtime was inevitable — no goals after 83 minutes of play. The teams went back and forth all game long, trying to press on through the heat, looking for that first big mistake so one team could capitalize on it.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans split pair at Ice Breaker

Alex DiFilippo
October 12, 2008

Boston — The No. 11 MSU hockey team knew what it was getting itself into heading to Boston to compete in the Ice Breaker Invitational this weekend. MSU had hit the road for two tough games against veteran teams, but it would be a great way to see where the 11 freshmen stood in their ability to compete at the collegiate level.

FOOTBALL

Special effort

Cash Kruth
October 12, 2008

There was a big hit and a fumble recovery by freshman linebacker David Rolf. A heads-up play by sophomore safety Jesse Johnson, who waved for a fair-catch on a surprise onside kick attempt. A kick return average of 35 yards by freshman running back Glenn Winston, who gave the No. 23 MSU football team great starting field position time and time again.

FOOTBALL

Spartans win sixth straight, 37-20

Jacob Carpenter
October 11, 2008

Evanston, Ill. — MSU defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi stepped up to speak after MSU’s 37-20 win Saturday, let out a short sigh, as if to remember last year’s 48 points surrendered to the Northwestern offense, and finally appreciated his team’s defensive turnaround against the Wildcats.