BASKETBALL
MSU basketball ranked 13th in AP Top 25
MSU Basketball, coming off a Final Four run last season, will open up the 2015-16 campaign ranked No. 13 in nation by the AP Poll.
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MSU freshman forward Kenny Goins strives for success at MSU
When Kenny Goins committed to Michigan State as a preferred-walk just before the 2014-2015 season, which saw an underdog Spartan team make the Final Four, he left a few Division I scholarship offers on the table.
SPORTS
MSU Club Wrestling allows wrestlers to continue playing sport they love
High school is where many students discover their love for a sport, but after the transition to a higher level institution, it is difficult for students to dedicate a significant amount of time to sports. “I really loved wrestling throughout high school and wanted to keep going," criminal justice sophomore John Hood said. "I understand college is a time where school is priority. It's not as high on my list as school but it's something I like to do to stay in shape meet new people and keep up with the sport I love.” The wrestling club meets every Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
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MSU women's basketball looks to deliver after lost season
With the rain coming down on a bleak fall day, a finally healthy MSU women’s basketball team gathered in the Breslin, looking to build off of last year’s unfortunate season.
SPORTS
Women's and Men's Cross Country have strong showings at Big Ten Championships
The MSU Women’s Cross Country team finished third and the MSU Men’s Cross Country team finished fifth at the Big Ten Championships in Chicago on Sunday. MSU’s Alexis Wiersma finished second in the Women’s 6K with a time of 19:49.9 but it wasn’t enough to carry the Spartans to back-to-back Big Ten Championships.
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MSU Running Club welcomes all to stay in shape
After spending an entire high school career running laps on the track, many face the predicament of finding a way to continue running and staying in shape after high school. Some students love running, but unfortunately are not at able to make the varsity team.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball heads into challenging road stretch
The MSU Volleyball team split last week against top ranked opponents in Ohio State and Penn State, and as the Big Ten has displayed throughout the season, the road does not get any easier for anyone.
BASKETBALL
Jankoska, Powers look to lead healthy women's basketball team
When jokingly asked Wednesday if she was going to miss this past season’s role of taking upward of 30 shots a game, redshirt junior Aerial Powers replied "no" before the reporter could even finish his question.
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MSU Club Softball heads into winter with World Series in mind
Everyone knows about the varsity sports on campus, but one has to ask if anyone knows about the club sports. The MSU Club Softball team is a competitive team which plays year round during the fall and spring semesters.
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MSU Club Football team offers one more chance to play the game
They pass by the banks of the Red Cedar daily, sit in on classes and are lost in the shuffle of the daily college grind — they’re a group of athletes unknown to all. This hodgepodge of football players makeup the MSU Club Football team.
FOOTBALL
Fullback Trevon Pendleton's rise from the scout team
Down 14-23 against the University of Michigan with hope starting to fade for the Spartans, senior quarterback Connor Cook hit one of his more unlikely targets for a season-saving play. The Spartans had to score quick to stay in the game and on the first play of their drive Cook hit wide open senior fullback Trevon Pendleton, who took the ball 74-and-a-half yards falling just short of a touchdown according to the referees.
BASKETBALL
Injury-riddled season behind him, Javon Bess focused on improvement
It wasn't too long ago Javon Bess appeared to be on his way to a star studded college basketball career.
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Freshman Deyonta Davis poised for success at MSU
Deyonta Davis is a MSU freshman who was one of the most highly sought after recruits in the country, winning Mr. Basketball in the state of Michigan before committing to the Spartans.
FOOTBALL
Cook named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week
MSU starting quarterback Connor Cook had a game for the ages last Saturday against Indiana, setting many career-highs and solidifying himself as one of the best active quarterbacks in college football.
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MSU puts pads and helmets away during bye week
The Spartans will be leaving their pads and helmets in the locker room this bye week, head coach Mark Dantonio said, as the practice focus will be on rest and conditioning.
COMMENTARY
Column: Cook secures spot as top college QB
A very intense feeling of focus is what senior quarterback Connor Cook described as being in the zone.
SPORTS
Fantasy sports club brings students together in new, unique way
The newly formed Fantasy Sports club at MSU is aiming to bring students together in a unique way with fantasy leagues in football, baseball, basketball and any other sport you could possibly think of.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball fights hard, falls short vs. No. 5 Penn State
The MSU Volleyball team, fresh off their upset victory against Ohio State, saw their winning streak come to an end as the Penn State Lady Lions swept the Spartans in Jenison Field House Saturday night.
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Five takeaways from MSU's 52-26 victory against Indiana
No. 7-ranked MSU (8-0 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) defeated Indiana (4-4 overall, 0-4 Big Ten) 52-26 Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Here are five takeaways from the Spartans victory:
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FINAL: Connor Cook's big day leads MSU past Indiana, 52-26
The Spartans defeated the Hoosiers, 52-26, Saturday evening at Spartan Stadium. In a game where the Spartans rushing attack was absent when it mattered, it was senior quarterback Connor Cook who picked up the slack.