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SPORTS

Maryland defeats field hockey at home, 4-2

There was a big crowd on hand to watch No. 18 MSU field hockey (5-4 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) take on the No. 4 Maryland Terrapins on Sunday afternoon. With several Spartan athletes at the game, such as junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun and junior goalkeeper Jake Hildebrand, MSU was unable to get the performance it was looking for. After surrendering a 4-0 lead to Maryland, MSU scored two late goals to lessen the defeat to 4-2.

FOOTBALL

MSU football crowns homecoming weekend with 56-14 blowout win over Wyoming

If it wasn’t already established through the first three games, it’s safe to say MSU is no longer known for being just a defensive team.For a second straight week, No. 9 MSU lit up the scoreboard, this time beating Wyoming by a score of 56-14 at Spartan Stadium on Saturday.

SPORTS

MSU alumna Jemele Hill hosts ESPN show "Numbers Never Lie" at MSU Union

MSU alumna and former State News reporter Jemele Hill, co-host of ESPN 2’s “Numbers Never Lie,” recorded live from the MSU Union with co-host Michael Smith earlier today. The show aired noon to 1p.m. Hill, who graduated from MSU’s journalism program in 1997, was selected to be the Grand Marshall of the homecoming parade, taking place on Friday at 6 p.m.

MEN'S SOCCER

In absence, Montague showed leadership ability for men's soccer

The men’s soccer team (4-1-1 overall, 1-0 conference) have reeled off two straight wins after losing to Valparaiso 1-0 on Sept. 11 and they’ve done it without some key players, asking others to step up in their place. The game is not all MSU lost on Sept. 11, as the Spartans lost team captain senior forward Adam Montague. His loss was immediately felt in the game as head coach Damon Rensing cited it as a factor in the loss.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio addressed several changes to the depth chart in his weekly press conference on Tuesday

Plenty of players saw action in No. 9 MSU’s win over Eastern Michigan last Saturday, topping the Eagles, 73-14. The Spartans were able to play a total of 74 players on Saturday, some of which improved their stock quite a bit. As MSU (2-1 overall) enters this week’s matchup against Wyoming (3-1 overall)EMC there are multiple notable changes on the depth chart including a few wide receivers moving into starter roles and an outside linebacker fighting for his No. 1 spot.