BASKETBALL
A preview of potential opponents for MSU basketball this weekend
Georgia (21-11, 11-7 SEC) Georgia’s most impressive performance of the year came in a close 72-68 home loss to No.
SPORTS
Spartan gymnasts receive conference honors, despite season of injuries
The girl's gymnastics team earned some recognition in the conference after a solid season of play despite battling injuries throughout the year.
BASEBALL
MSU will face Michigan at Comerica Park in April
MSU and Michigan will renew their rivalry this time on the professional baseball diamond next month. The Spartans (8-9 overall) will take on the Wolverines (11-8 overall) at Comerica Park at 6:35p.m. on April 14. MSU did not play Michigan last season but were swept in two games in the 2013 season against their in-state rivals. The matchup at Comerica Park in April will be the only game between the two teams this season. MSU will play at Comerica Park the following day as well against Central Michigan (13-7 overall) at 7:05 p.m. Head coach Jake Bross, MSU Director of Admissions Jim Cotter, the Spartan Brass and Sparty will partake in a pregame reception at 5p.m. For $30, fans can purchase a game ticket, which also includes admission into a tailgate-style meal and a cash bar.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU Club Hockey takes home ACHA national championship
Teams from across the country competed for the title, but MSU came out on top. After an intense competition, the MSU Division 3 Hockey Club won the 2014-15 ACHA National Championship game in Pelham, Alabama on March 14. The tournament had the Spartans facing off against the University of Alabama (4-4), Colorado State University (5-3), Pitts-Johnstown University (2-9) and Bryn Athyn College (7-6 OT) for the semi-finals.
BASKETBALL
Column: Suzy Merchant should have given her team a chance to play in WNIT
I for one can say for everyone that this season has had its ups and downs. Whether or not it’s considered to be a disappointing campaign, there was an out that would have made everyone feel better. First, let’s be honest, your six-year streak of NCAA postseason berths EMCwas coming to an end.
BASKETBALL
Tom Izzo: Big Ten championship would have been motivation to future teams
By Omari Sankofa II osankofa@statenews.com After falling to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship on Sunday, Izzo was adamant that there were no moral victories to be taken from the loss. When he addressed the media on Tuesday, his tone was a little different. The Spartans were seven minutes away from securing head coach Tom Izzo's fifth Big Ten championship banner before Wisconsin flipped the script and stole the game in overtime.
FOOTBALL
Breaking: Running back Delton Williams suspended, currently in custody at Ingham County Jail.
The football team took a hit today as another player has run into legal trouble. Sophomore running back Delton Williams was taken into custody at the Ingham County Jail according to online records. Head coach Mark Dantonio released a statement on the sophomore running backs status with the team as of now. "Delton Williams has been suspended indefinitely from all team-related activities," Dantonio said. According to a report on the website isportsweb.com Williams was taken into custody for brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident at the corner of Shaw Lane and Farm Lane. There was an alert issued by the MSU Police Department detailing the incident before it was known Williams was involved. "MSUPD report a person displaying a gun from vehicle at Shaw/Farm in a road rage incident.
ICE HOCKEY
Goaltender Jake Hildebrand wins Big Ten player of the year and goaltender of the year
MSU hockey's junior goaltender Jake Hildebrand was named the Big Ten Player of the Year on Monday.
BASKETBALL
Tom Izzo not interested in taking away a moral victory from Wisconsin loss
The Spartans had them beat. Right until they didn't. Leading No. 6 Wisconsin by 11 points with 7:45 to play, MSU was right around the corner from winning their second consecutive Big Ten championship and third in four years.
SPORTS
Gymnastics falls short of expectations in final meet of regular season
n the last meet of the regular season, the gymnastics team fell short of its goals in the inaugural Big Five Meet with Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska and Ohio State. The team earned a score 195.250 , good enough for a third place tie with the Buckeyes.
SPORTS
Women's rowing begins 2015 campaign
By Rachel Fradette rfradette@statenews.com MSU Women's Rowing finished strong this weekend during their season opener at Oakridge Cardinal Invitational in Tennessee hosted by Louisville Cardinals. On Saturday, MSU competed against Central Florida, Minnesota, and Oklahoma.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey drops from first place after series split with Michigan
When MSU hockey (17-15-2 overall , 11-7-2 Big Ten ) laid out its goals at the beginning of the year, some might have thought they were a little arbitrary.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball to forgo 2015 postseason due to injuries
The injuries and setbacks have taken such a major toll on the Spartans this season, that they've decided to forgo any postseason berths. After bulldozing the Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the Big Ten tournament last week, before falling to eventual champion, Maryland, in the quarterfinals, a possible women's NIT berth was in the picture for MSU, but head coach Suzy Merchant has made the decision to rest her players, rather to fight for a championship. “I am incredibly proud of what this year’s team accomplished under such challenging circumstances.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Six year streak of consecutive NCAA tournaments for women's basketball at stake with selection committee decision
A six-year prolonged streak of consecutive NCAA tournament appearances for women's basketball head coach Suzy Merchant is on the line Monday when the selection committee will make their final decision of MSU's fate.
BASKETBALL
Top performances from Spartans in NCAA tournament
The Spartans have made 29 NCAA Tournament appearances, been to the final four eight times and have cut down the nets twice.
BASKETBALL
March hasn't always been happy for MSU
When a basketball program has made the NCAA tournament 18 consecutive seasons, and 29 overall, there are bound to be a few disappointments.
FEATURES
East Lansing bars offer plenty of places to take in NCAA tournament games
March Madness has just begun.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Holding their own
Though MSU played some of their best basketball of the season on the road to the championship, they fell short in overtime against Wisconsin on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Almost: MSU falls in overtime to Wisconsin in Big Ten championship
With Wisconsin and MSU each battling with different motivations, 40 minutes wasn’t enough to decide a Big Ten tournament champion. A valiant Spartan effort came up short and the Badgers outscored MSU 11-0 in overtime to pull away for an 80-69 win. Nigel Hayes led all scorers with 25 points.
BASKETBALL
Marvin Clark Jr. beginning to show potential at the right time
Chicago — Freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr. has had his share of ups and downs this season. But during the past week, he has emerged as a key cog in head coach Tom Izzo's rotation.