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'Masochist' Izzo enjoying growing pains with current team

Casey Harrison

January 24, 2017

Head coach Tom Izzo took to the podium Monday afternoon knowing his team is still capable of reaching its goals. It was the second time he addressed the media in less than a week, and the first time since the Spartans fell short of completing a  20-point comeback against Indiana on Saturday. With No. 20 Purdue coming to the Breslin Tuesday and the University of Michigan visiting Sunday, Izzo emphasized the importance of this week for the program as the Spartans reach a crossroads in the season.

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PREVIEW: Purdue's Swanigan to pay a visit to MSU, the school he once committed to

Connor Clark

January 23, 2017

MSU fans and freshman forward Miles Bridges will get a look at an old friend in Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan on Tuesday at the Breslin Center. While he is now a foe to the fans, the 6-foot-9, 250 pound sophomore forward was once a commit to MSU, but split to a school closer to his hometown of Fort Wayne, Ind.

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Losing streak hits three as MSU women's basketball is defeated by Purdue

Denise Spann

January 23, 2017

On a foggy Saturday afternoon, MSU Women’s Basketball laced up to play Big Ten opponent, University of Purdue for the second time this season.

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Spartan gymnastics, wrestling fall in Tumbles and Takedowns

Denise Spann

January 23, 2017

It was a double feature on Jan. 20 in Jenison Field House, where MSU Gymnastics and Wrestling went head to head with their respective opponents for Tumbles and Takedowns.

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COLUMN: MSU men's basketball still mentally soft, approaching season cliff

Connor Clark

January 23, 2017

After dropping another game on the road, it is apparent that this year’s MSU men’s basketball team doesn’t belong with the major players of the country, potentially the Big Ten.

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Win against U-M one bright spot in MSU men's hockey losing season

Colton Wood

January 23, 2017

The 2016-17 season for the MSU hockey team has been anything but consistent.

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COLUMN: MSU football facing an identity crisis going into crucial spring

Souichi Terada

January 22, 2017

Jump back to one year ago today. The MSU football team was just a few weeks removed from an appearance in the second edition of the College Football Playoffs.

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Defensive struggles continue for Spartans after team 'bullied' by Indiana

Casey Harrison

January 22, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Head coach Tom Izzo was very frank and visibly distressed after Saturday’s loss to Indiana. The Spartans (12-8 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) came close against the Hoosiers (14-6 overall, 4-3 Big Ten), but were ultimately outshot and out-rebounded for another road loss in conference play.

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MSU men's basketball in limbo, everyone blaming themselves

Connor Clark

January 22, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Limbo — something commonly known as a state of uncertainty, where direction is lost and answers remain unsolved. MSU men’s basketball (12-8, 4-3 Big Ten) is in limbo after dropping another game on the road in Bloomington, Ind.

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FINAL: MSU hockey drops game two to Wolverines in shootout, 3-2

Colton Wood

January 21, 2017

The MSU hockey team (5-15-2, 1-6-1 Big Ten) returned to Munn Ice Arena Saturday night after being on the road for over a month as it hosted the University of Michigan (9-12-1, 2-6-0 Big Ten) to conclude a two-game home-and-home series.

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FINAL: Blackmon buries comeback effort with 33 points, MSU falls 82-75

Connor Clark

January 21, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Three after three after three for Indiana's James Blackmon Jr. powers the Indiana Hoosiers (14-6 overall, 4-3) past MSU men's basketball (12-8 overall, 4-3) 82-75 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.  After making his first six shots in the first half, Blackmon would end the first half with 18 points. Fifth-year senior Eron Harris and freshman forward Nick Ward had 11 and 8 points respectfully, in the first half.  Blackmon wasn't done to start the second half, netting another 3-point basket on their first offensive possession.

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HALFTIME: 3-point barrage from Indiana leaves the Spartans down 14 at half

Connor Clark

January 21, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — MSU men's basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) trails Indiana (13-6 overall, 3-3) 44-30 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.

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Live Blog: MSU (4-2 Big Ten) at Indiana (3-3 Big Ten)

Casey Harrison

January 21, 2017

Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark as MSU men's basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) is on the road against Indiana University (13-6 overall, 3-3). Feel free to send your comments and questions below. 

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FINAL: Minney records first career shutout, Spartans snap nine-game skid

Souichi Terada

January 20, 2017

The most-played rivalry in college hockey was renewed as the MSU Spartans (4-15-1, 0-6-0 Big Ten) traveled to Yost Ice Arena to take on the Michigan Wolverines (8-11-1, 1-5 Big Ten).

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PREVIEW: MSU men's basketball looks to rebound against up-and-down Hoosiers

Connor Clark

January 20, 2017

MSU men’s basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) will face their doppelganger on Saturday when they face Indiana University (13-6 overall, 3-3) at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.

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MSU hockey's Hirose carving own role as part of power play unit

Colton Wood

January 20, 2017

As the MSU hockey team sits at an overall record of 4-15-1 (0-6 Big Ten), the Spartans have been looking to find answers to their dismal season.

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TSN Podcast S2E4: When will MSU be back at the B1G Championship?

Casey Harrison  and  Stephen Olschanski

January 19, 2017

State News basketball reporter Casey Harrison and Newsroom Personality Stephen Olschanski have a loaded slate for this Friday's show, including: when MSU football will return to the B1G championship, the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas, why Floyd Mayweather is afraid to fight Conor McGregor, the Baseball Hall of Fame inductee class and a preview of Spartan basketball at Indiana.

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Three former Spartans playing in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Colton Wood

January 19, 2017

This Saturday, Michigan State seniors -- linebacker Riley Bullough, tight end Jamal Lyles and wide receiver R.J. Shelton will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the sixth annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

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Versatility from Winston opens more scoring chances for Spartans

Casey Harrison

January 19, 2017

In a continuous effort to shake up a “stagnant” offense, freshman guard Cassius Winston could be finishing a new role on the court. Head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since MSU’s 72-67 loss to Ohio State on Sunday and said with a lack of production from the two and three spots, Winston could be an option for the Spartans moving forward.

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Head coach Tom Izzo gives his key 3 players for MSU men's basketball this season

Connor Clark

January 19, 2017

The focus and energy to this year’s MSU men’s basketball team is no secret, it is the power of the highly-acclaimed freshman class. As these young players are analyzed in every facet of the game, head coach Tom Izzo said the team will make their jump from a good to great team because of players not in the freshman class.