MSU hockey gears up for final home series with Big Ten title at stake
In what feels like a flash, Michigan State hockey is approaching its final home weekend of the regular season, chasing back-to-back Big Ten regular-season titles
In what feels like a flash, Michigan State hockey is approaching its final home weekend of the regular season, chasing back-to-back Big Ten regular-season titles
The first of two meetings between the in-state foes gives MSU an opportunity to grab first place and set up a high-stakes rematch in East Lansing on the final day of the regular season, while a Michigan win would strengthen its grip on the conference race with two weeks remaining.
MSU professor and United States taekwondo nation team gold medal champion Ron Southwick runs the taekwondo club in IM West every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Southwick has been leading the taekwondo club for over 25 years without compensation because of his passion for the sport and teaching. He took a taekwondo class as a student at MSU, and when he heard his former professor was retiring, he volunteered to take his place to save the program. Now, Southwick teaches students at all different levels, from white belts to other world champions.
In a game that remained tight until late in the second half, MSU (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) pulled away to secure a 75-66 win over Purdue (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten).
The Spartans took control near the end of the first half, using their “strength and numbers” as they bested Purdue for the second time in eleven tries, dating back to 2019.
MSU has beaten Purdue just once in the teams’ last ten meetings dating back to 2019.
A bye week doesn’t mean much when the final stretch of the NCAA ice hockey regular season is underway — especially for Michigan State University.
From Tom Izzo securing the most Big Ten conference wins in league history to standout performances in gymnastics, baseball, and tennis, the Spartans showcased their resilience and depth.
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The torch has been passed. The satchel now bears green and white. The throne once labeled “Greatest Coach in Big Ten History” now belongs to Tom Izzo.
Michigan defeated Michigan State 27-12 in the final Big Ten dual of the season, with key moments including a thrilling crowd-led national anthem, a clutch sudden-victory win by Ceasar Garza, and MSU’s struggles continuing as they remained winless in conference play.
MSU’s 79-65 comeback win over Illinois marked its 20th victory of the season and 11th in Big Ten play. The Spartans improved to 5-2 on the road, joining just three other Big Ten teams with at least five away wins. After the game, Izzo credited the MSU community for playing a role in his coaching success.
The Spartans tightened the screws at the right time, holding the Fighting Illini scoreless over the last 8:29 of play on 0-for-19 shooting.
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Michigan State University men’s basketball hits the road following a 71-67 home loss to Indiana — its first of the season — in what could have been a historic night for head coach Tom Izzo, who fell short of breaking Bob Knight’s Big Ten wins record.
On Wednesday night, Sotelo shined offensively with a career-high 17 points for No. 22 Michigan State University women’s basketball when they defeated Wisconsin 91-71.
Ending a two-game homestand, the No. 22 ranked MSU women's basketball team dominated the Wisconsin Badgers, using all-around play to roll towards a 91-71 win.
After 13 home wins, Michigan State University men’s basketball suffered its first loss at Breslin Center this season, falling 71-67 to Indiana on Tuesday night.
MSU seemed in control early. Not for long. Indiana warmed up and found its pulse toward the end of the first half and rode a single-digit lead for the remainder of the night.
Following a rough loss to rival Michigan, the MSU women's basketball team is using an "onto the next" mentality ahead of their matchup against Wisconsin.