SPORTS
MSU gymnastics dominates Penn State, wins fourth in a row
The Spartans recorded their fourth-best score in program history Saturday night in a clean win over Penn State.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey earns second senior night win in ten seasons, stays in running for postseason bid
With the pivotal sweep over No. 20 Notre Dame, the Spartans remain on the right side of the NCAA tournament bubble.
ICE HOCKEY
FINAL: Michigan State sweeps Notre Dame, picks up crucial six points
It’s been 17 years since No. 17 Michigan State last swept No. 20 Notre Dame, a remarkable streak that ended Saturday in East Lansing.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: Michigan State men's basketball drops game to Rutgers 61-55 at Madison Square Garden
In a showdown with a slow scoring start and a lousy offensive performance from both teams down the stretch, Michigan State ultimately collapsed to Rutgers 61-55 at Madison Square Garden
SPORTS
MSU women's tennis falls short against Liberty 4-2
MSU women's tennis fell short to the Liberty Flames on Friday night. The loss moved the Spartans to 1-2 on the season.
ICE HOCKEY
Michigan State plays ‘hungry hockey’, gets penalty kill back on track in win over Notre Dame
Potent special teams and goaltending can be the difference when the margins are slim, and MSU had both on Friday night.
SPORTS
Preview: MSU gymnastics looks to remain undefeated in the Big Ten against Penn State Saturday
No. 13 Michigan State is set to take on Penn State at 7 p.m. at Jenison Field House. The meet will also be available to stream on BTN+.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: Michigan State set for rematch against Rutgers at Madison Square Garden
The two teams squared off just a few short weeks at the Breslin Center. Despite a tough start and some back-and-forth play, Michigan State ultimately pulled away late for a comfortable 70-57 victory.
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FINAL: MSU hockey shuts out No. 20 Notre Dame in series opener, 3-0
The win marks Michigan State's first shutout victory since Nov. 26.
SPORTS
MSU men's tennis defeats Ball State 4-3 in close contest
Michigan State men's tennis defeated Ball State in a close matchup 4-3 on Friday. In attendance was former MSU Men's Tennis Head Coach Gene Orlando, who joined the BSU staff as a volunteer assistant coach to be with his son, Vince Orlando.
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Preview: MSU hosts No. 20 Notre Dame in key senior weekend series
Sitting just outside the 16-team NCAA tournament bubble at No. 18 in the PairWise rankings, the Spartans are fighting to earn a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2012.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women’s basketball fails to complete second straight comeback, falls to Nebraska 71-67
After trailing by more than 20 points in the third quarter, Michigan State women’s basketball was able to bring the game within one point in the final seconds, but could not finish their monumental comeback on the road against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo talks loss to Purdue, showdown at the Garden and abnormal Big Ten standings
Head Men's Basketball Coach Tom Izzo met with the media Thursday afternoon to discuss the upcoming showdown against Rutgers at Madison Square Garden.
SPORTS
'There's really never downtime': Fall sport athletes share insight on off season life
While the off season comes with more time for school work and social life, athletes are still expected to train regularly in preparation for the upcoming year.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: MSU women's basketball looks to take down Nebraska in second straight game without Merchant
The Spartans are looking to bounce back from a loss against Illinois Sunday as they travel to Nebraska to play their second straight game without Head Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant.
ICE HOCKEY
Breaking down Michigan State's senior class of 2023
The Spartans will honor 10 seniors following the conclusion of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame.
LIFE
Lansing Roller Derby skates into new season after three-year hiatus
Lansing Roller Derby is back for a regular season, after a three-year hiatus from normal gameplay. “(The team) is genuinely one of the most welcoming and inclusive communities I’ve ever been a part of,” Hume said.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: Why we celebrate being women in sports
In honor of the 37th National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the women of The State News sports and multimedia desks share what the day means to us. Here are our perspectives on being women in sports and why we celebrate today.
ICE HOCKEY
Michigan State tumbles to No. 17 in latest USCHO Poll
Six of the seven Big Ten teams are now ranked, with Notre Dame, MSU's next opponent, entering at No. 20.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Suzy Merchant released from hospital following minor accident
Michigan State Head Women's Basketball Coach Suzy Merchant was released from Sparrow Hospital and is currently at home resting, the team announced Monday morning.