FOOTBALL

COLUMN — Big Ten has to improve if MSU wants to make College Football Playoff

Robert Bondy

September 7, 2014

Eugene, Ore. — For the first 40 minutes of the game, No. 13 MSU looked like it could hold its own with the best of the best. The Spartans held a two-possession lead on the road over No. 2 Oregon and were looking like they could pull the upset and catapult itself into elite status. However, that quickly changed with Oregon reeling off 28 unanswered points to knock off MSU, 46-27.

SOCCER

Allyson Krause scores game-winner for women's soccer in victory over Western Michigan, 3-2

John Neidhart

September 7, 2014

After just over 100 minutes of a back-and-forth physical battle, junior forward Allyson Krause scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to beat Western Michigan, 3-2.Krause used her speed to get behind the Bronco defense and received a slip pass from senior forward Paige Wester, before beating the Western keeper for the game-winner.

SPORTS

Field hockey falls to .500 after road loss to American University in Washington D.C.

Jonathon Chun

September 7, 2014

Fresh off a victory Saturday afternoon, No. 16 field hockey (2-2 overall) was back at it Sunday as they took on No.

VOLLEYBALL

After winless weekend, volleyball remains positive attitude

Troy Jefferson

September 7, 2014

The Spartans, (4-2 overall) ranked No. 14 as of Sunday, came into the weekend undefeated and ready to prove they could compete with top-25 competition, which will no doubt be the norm in the stacked Big Ten conference. However, after losing to No. 20 North Carolina 3-0 (17-25, 20-25, 22-25) and No. 19 Duke 3-2 (25-12, 22-25, 25-23, 23-25, 10-15) in consecutive nights as part of the ACC- Big Ten Challenge last weekend, MSU will have to regroup.

FOOTBALL

Ducked

Geoff Preston

September 7, 2014

It was billed as a heavyweight title fight between two programs that would be in the conversation for the inaugural College Football Playoff in January. On Saturday in Eugene, Ore., one team showed they are ready for the bright lights that shine on elite programs, and one team did not. No. 13 MSU (1-1 overall) lost to No. 2 Oregon 46-27, despite holding a 24-18 halftime lead.

FOOTBALL

No. 3 Oregon scores 28-unanswered to steal pivotal game from No. 7 MSU, 46-27

Robert Bondy

September 6, 2014

It appeared MSU was going to finally take that next step into elite status.Leading by two possessions late into the third quarter, No. 7 MSU had No. 3 Oregon on the ropes. Fans surely began to start dreaming of the bigger picture, dreams and aspirations of a national championship.

VOLLEYBALL

Duke pulls off comeback win in MSU volleyball home opener

Troy Jefferson

September 6, 2014

Despite holding a 2-1 lead at one point, No. 14 MSU (4-2) could not hold off No. 19 Duke (5-1) in a thriller at Jenison Field House.

FOOTBALL

Late touchdown pass by Connor Cook gives MSU the lead at halftime, 24-18

Geoff Preston

September 6, 2014

After a late touchdown by junior quarterback Connor Cook, MSU football leads Oregon on the road, 24-18.Junior quarterback Connor Cook finished the half by going 17-25 with 218 yards.

MEN'S SOCCER

Men's soccer road game against Illinois-Chicago ends in 0-0 tie

Matt Argillander

September 6, 2014

The men’s soccer team tied with Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, 0-0, after neither team could manage to put one through in overtime.

SPORTS

Field hockey picks up first road win of season over Saint Josephs in Washington, D.C.

Jonathon Chun

September 6, 2014

As most of East Lansing was getting ready for the big football game in Eugene this afternoon, the MSU field hockey team (2-1 overall) was busy notching its first road win of the season.

FOOTBALL

Spartans fans who made the trip to Eugene, Ore. include a former wearer of the Sparty costume

Robert Bondy

September 6, 2014

Eugene, Ore. ? It’s not a short trip from East Lansing to Eugene, Ore., especially for just one weekend.

FOOTBALL

COLUMN — A win over Oregon on Saturday will push MSU football firmly into next echelon

Robert Bondy

September 6, 2014

EUGENE, ORE. -- As I was sitting on the airplane heading out west to Oregon, it finally hit me like a sack of potatoes how important Saturday will be for MSU football ? potentially the biggest game in program history.

VOLLEYBALL

North Carolina hands volleyball first loss of season

Troy Jefferson

September 5, 2014

No. 14 MSU (4-1 overall) couldn’t get anything going against No. 20 North Carolina (3-1) in Friday’s home opener, losing to the Tar Heels in straight sets (17-25, 20-25, 22-25).

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Women's soccer improves to 5-0 with win over IPFW

John Neidhart

September 5, 2014

MSU (5-0 overall) saw new faces make big plays Friday, and the Spartans got out to a quick start against IPFW and never looked back, defeating the Mastadons 3-1 at DeMartin Soccer Complex.Junior midfielder Sarah Kovan scored off of a free kick from junior defender Alexandra Gjonaj in the sixth minute for the Spartans.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball will take on UNC and Duke at home in ACC-Big Ten challenge

Troy Jefferson

September 5, 2014

The football team isn’t alone in facing a stiff, non-conference test this weekend.The women’s volleyball team (4-0) welcomes ACC foes North Carolina and Duke to Jenison Field House on Friday and Saturday as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.No.

FOOTBALL

All eyes on Oregon

Robert Bondy

September 5, 2014

This is the game everyone has been circling on their calendars for months.

MEN'S SOCCER

Men's soccer will play first road game of season this weekend against Illinois-Chicago

Matt Argillander

September 4, 2014

After starting the season 2-0 last weekend the men’s soccer team will look to make it 3-0 with their only game this weekend coming against Illinois-Chicago.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Undefeated women's soccer will close out non-conference season at home this weekend

John Neidhart

September 4, 2014

Women's soccer

ICE HOCKEY

At women's hockey clinic, former Spartans meet Tom Anastos, enjoy hockey facilities

Katie Winkler

September 4, 2014

Being able to walk in the locker room, skate on the rink, and tour the player’s lounge inside Munn Ice Arena was only a dream in 1986 for MSU roommates Lyla Akouri and Lisa Boyce. Years later, the two came back to participate in the women’s hockey clinic, held on Wednesday, and experience first-hand what their MSU idols did before game time.

SPORTS

Field hockey will take on Saint Joseph's and American in D.C. for weekend slate

Jonathon Chun

September 4, 2014

As field hockey heads to the nation’s capital this weekend to take on Saint Joseph’s and American, they will be looking to improve upon their up-and-down, yet promising start.Having scored five goals in all but one of its games this season, including exhibitions, MSU feels comfortable with how its offense is playing to start the season. After generating 28 shots in the game against Maine on Sunday, scoring goals and generating opportunities are not high on the list of priorities for this team.