Sierakowski scored two goals in overtime win over Broncos
For MSU, the Western Michigan game was in many ways a point of inflection around which the rest of the season could hinge.
For MSU, the Western Michigan game was in many ways a point of inflection around which the rest of the season could hinge.
To be a defender or a goalkeeper — that was the question for a young Jimmy Hague. Hague had played soccer his whole life, but the choice to velcro up the gloves and slip on the long-sleeved jersey was a defining one in his athletic career and one that certainly both he and MSU head soccer coach Damon Rensing are happy that he made.
Wednesday afternoon, Michigan State (8-2 record) returned to DeMartin Stadium to outlast in-state rivalry Western Michigan (8-3-1 record), by a final score of 2-1.
The stormy weather symbolized the game. There was nothing elegant about the way MSU avoided its first back-to-back losses results of the season, but the Spartans trudged through the storm to beat Bowling Green, 1-0.
Junior midfielder Brad Centala had never hoisted the Big Bear Trophy. Neither had junior goalkeeper Jimmy Hague. On Sunday afternoon, they were determined to fix that.
In the Battle for the Big Bear Trophy, MSU edged Michigan 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at DeMartin Stadium. The game was evenly challenged throughout, with the two teams nearly identical in their attacking position and efforts at goal, but MSU exuded the necessary composure both offensively and defensively in the definitive moments.
Junior attacking midfielder Ken Krolicki was named Big Ten Player of the Week, according to MSU Athletic Communications.
On Sunday, the MSU Women’s Soccer team beat University Detroit-Mercer by scoring two goals, to UDM’s none.
With so much building up to the start of the conference season, head coach Damon Rensing said Michigan State delivered their "most complete game" of the season as MSU (3-1) defeated Rutgers (0-4) 4-0 Friday afternoon.
In the season's Big Ten season opener, MSU (3-1) defeated Rutgers (0-4) 4-0 on Friday afternoon. The Spartans had to wait for the breakthrough, as it took an entire first half of possession and eight shots before sophomore forward Ryan Sierakowski finally netted a free kick 21 seconds before the halftime. Then, the goals poured, with many second-half chances and conversions.
The Michigan State men's soccer team has been a brewing melting pot of prowess, shortcomings, and resilience three games into the regular season. And as the Spartans have hinted at both a superb season ahead and one that could be quite long, their real muster will tested on Friday afternoon, with the Big Ten regular season beginning with a home game against Rutgers.
State News: How long have you been playing soccer? Zach Carroll: I started playing when I was about four years old, I started in the AYSO program.
The MSU Women’s Club Soccer Team headed down to nationals in Phoenix, AZ on Nov. 17 and won the national title for the first time since 2012, but like their entire season, it wasn't as easy as it looked.
Entering the fall season, economics senior Jason Stacy was destined to be a crucial player for the Spartan men’s soccer team. After being named a Big Ten preseason player to watch, as well as being the top returning scorer for the Spartans with four goals and seven assists, Stacy was more than motivated to achieve success in his senior season. However, on Wednesday October 8th Stacy faced a roadblock on his path to success. “I tore my PCL on Wednesday against Oakland and need to surgery,” Stacy said.
After finishing with a record of 8-6-4, the Spartan women’s soccer team is eager to see what the future holds.
The men's soccer team faced No. 9 seed Penn State in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, in which they were topped 2-1 in overtime.
The MSU men's soccer team lost their final game of the regular season on Wednesday against Big Ten rival Indiana.
With the regular season winding down, the men's soccer team is gearing up for the Big Ten tournament, and are well equipped with many weapons that could make them a dangerous contender.
The Spartans hosted Penn State on Sunday afternoon, in which they defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1 in regulation.
The MSU men’s soccer team dropped a close one on Sunday, in which they hosted Big Ten rival, Ohio State at DeMartin Stadium. The Spartans fell to Ohio State 2-1 in what is basically the half way mark of the season.