Even though the Spartans had no trouble with Detroit Mercy in a 28-point win, the team's consistency will need to improve if it wants to win at a high level.
On Friday, Michigan State basketball's 84-56 victory over Detroit Mercy showed good things, showed bad things, showed inconsistent things. In an inconsistent game, the Spartans outweighed the Titans through the play of its four horseman.
No. 9 MSU women's soccer is gearing up to host No. 12 Colorado in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. Both teams are looking for their first trip to the quarterfinals in program history.
The 2026 Midwestern Sectional Singles and U.S. Pairs Final brought more than 300 skaters to East Lansing for their last chance to qualify for Nationals. Amid packed hallways and high-pressure programs, athletes and organizers powered through a week defined by nerves and the possibility of what comes next.
MSU women's soccer advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the third time in a row with a convincing win over Wake Forest. Junior midfielder Kayla Briggs scored the lone goal of the match with a stunning finish.
Sophomore forward Juliann Woodard provided the spark Michigan State didn’t know it needed, exploding for 17 points in just under 14 minutes to fuel a dominant 101-53 victory. The Spartans overwhelmed their opponent with relentless pressure, forcing 27 turnovers and turning them into 33 points while committing just six themselves — further strengthening the nation’s best turnover margin. Behind Woodard’s scorching second-half shooting, Grace VanSlooten’s steady production and Kennedy Blair’s career-high 15 rebounds, MSU’s depth and defense proved too much to overcome. Even with a late-game injury scare for VanSlooten, the Spartans’ bench and energy carried a statement win at Breslin Center.
Redshirt senior Isaline “Isa” Alexander has returned to full form this season, highlighted by a 20-point, 9-for-9 shooting performance against Western Michigan. Her performance capped a two-year comeback from multiple injuries that kept her largely off the floor and forced her to rebuild both physically and mentally. Alexander’s dedication, discipline and newfound perspective on the game have not only strengthened her basketball IQ but also inspired teammates like Kennedy Blair. Playing a full season for the first time since 2022-23, Alexander is relishing the chance to contribute while reflecting on the journey that brought her back.
Michigan State football and its offensive line has been anything but productive this season. It's been inefficient and inconsistent, ranks at the bottom of the FBS statically and has lost MSU game after game. In order for MSU to have a future, the offensive line must protect it.
No. 1 MSU hockey will host No. 7/8 Wisconsin at Munn Ice Arena on Friday Nov. 21 at 8:30 p.m. EST and Saturday Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. EST.
MSU women's soccer is relishing the opportunity to host a second – and potentially third – round game in the NCAA tournament as they take on Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6pm. With their home fans, the cold Michigan weather and the ability to stick to their routine, the Spartans are high on confidence and ready to make history.
In the Big Apple and playing in the 15th annual Champions Classic, Michigan State basketball played with togetherness, physicality and a great defensive effort that propelled the Spartans to a 83-66 victory over No. 12 Kentucky.
No. 1 MSU hockey's junior netminder Trey Augustine and freshman forward Porter Martone earned Big Ten Stars of the Week following MSU's sweep of Notre Dame. Augustine led the conference in save percentage and goals-against average while Martone tied for the conference lead in goals scored over the weekend with three.
From statement wins to tough losses, Michigan State athletics delivered another packed week across campus. Men’s basketball kept its early momentum but showed lingering concerns at the free-throw and three-point lines. No. 1 MSU hockey stayed perfect in Big Ten play with a road sweep at Notre Dame, while football’s skid extended despite a breakout performance from Elijah Tau-Tolliver. Women’s soccer rolled into the NCAA second round for the first time at home, and women’s hoops continued its dominant, high-pressure start behind a flawless outing from Isaline Alexander. Elsewhere, volleyball stumbled in two high-pressure matchups, cross country secured multiple All-Region honors and an NCAA bid, wrestling split its opening duals, and men’s tennis made program history with two seeded NCAA qualifiers.
MSU is 3-0, a strong start. But over the next month, the Spartans will face three top-25 teams, beginning with Kentucky on Tuesday.
Michigan State wasted no time overpowering Western Michigan, exploding out to an 18-0 start and never looking back in a dominant 98-44 win. A perfect 9-for-9 career-high performance from Isaline Alexander and a spark-filled night from Kennedy Blair fueled the Spartans’ surge, pushing MSU to a 4-0 start behind its most complete showing of the season.
MSU men's soccer midfielder Peter Soudan has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Year as awards were announced this week. He would be joined by teammates Zac Kelly and Luke Spadafora who recieved honors as well.
No. 1 MSU hockey took on Notre Dame at Compton Family Ice Arena, looking to sweep the road series. Despite a slow start in terms of getting to their game, the Spartans responded to pull off a 3-1 win on the road.
Michigan State opened its final home game with a 57-yard jolt of energy, but the spark didn’t last. Behind an inconsistent offense, protection issues and a late collapse, the Spartans fell 28-10 to Penn State, ending their bowl hopes for the fourth straight season. Elijah Tau-Tolliver’s breakout performance kept MSU afloat, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a dominant Nittany Lion front and a inefficiency to convert on third down.
In Michigan States 28-10 loss to Penn State, its defense clawed and fought play after play. For three quarters it did this, playing with motivation and a willingness to get off the field. But when the fourth quarter began, these traits disappeared, and Penn State and its offense took advantage.
Michigan State pushed No. 11 Wisconsin to the brink in a hard-fought third set but couldn’t overcome early hesitation and missed opportunities, falling in straight sets at Breslin.