ICE HOCKEY

Tanner Kelly's commanding Duel in the D performance helps MSU hockey win 3-2

Madilynn Warden

February 11, 2024

The Michigan State Spartans went into the rivalry weekend against the University of Michigan Wolverines with the same end goal in mind they've had all season: to sweep their opponent. In a harshly fought battle, the Spartans did just that as they concluded the weekend with a 3-2 victory of the Duel in the D matchup, Michigan State's first win since 2016. 

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey dominates weekend and grabs 3-2 win at Duel in the D against Michigan

Madilynn Warden

February 11, 2024

The Spartans were in a hunt for a win after an incredibly dominant performance at Yost the night prior and the Spartans became the 2024 Duel in the D champions for the first time since 2016 after winning 3-2 against the University of Michigan Wolverines.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Michigan State men's basketball pieces it all together in win over No. 10 Illinois

DeShawn Johnson

February 10, 2024

The Michigan State men's basketball team played one of its "most complete" games of the year in it's victory over the Fighting Illini of Illinois.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball downs No. 10 Illinois at home 88-80

Bella Johnson

February 10, 2024

The last time these two teams met, the Spartans fell 71-68 in one of their better-played games of the season, but the Spartans came out on top 89-80.

ICE HOCKEY

Discipline and puck control help MSU hockey in 5-1 victory over Michigan

Madilynn Warden

February 10, 2024

With the final rivalry weekend of the season underway for the Michigan State hockey team, the Spartans finished night one of a two-game series with an absolutely dominant 5-1 win over the Michigan Wolverines. One goal came in the second period and four more — two of them being empty net goals — came in the third period.

SPORTS

Michigan State women's gymnastics defeats No. 25 Illinois, remains undefeated in conference

Jania Clowers

February 10, 2024

Michigan State's women's gymnastics, ranked No. 10, defeated No. 25 University of Illinois in a Friday night meet at Jenison Field House, moving the team record to 7-3 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten Conference.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey dominates night one of series against Michigan, wins 5-1

Madilynn Warden

February 10, 2024

As the crowds amped up and the players fled onto the ice, puck drop was soon approaching as the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines were back for the final meeting of the season at Yost Ice Arena to hunt for a big win. The Spartans took a dominating victory over their rivals with a final score of 5-1.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball looks to upset No. 10 Illinois at home

Bella Johnson

February 9, 2024

After yet another loss on the road, the Michigan State men’s basketball team will look to get back on track at home Saturday against No. 10 Illinois. The game between Michigan State and Illinois will tip-off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Breslin Center. Streaming will be available on Paramount+.

SPORTS

MSU wrestling looks to bounce back from stunning defeat, will face University of Maryland

Archer Guanco

February 9, 2024

Michigan State's wrestling team will be back on the road this weekend as the team heads to College Park, Md. as the Spartans continue their Big Ten campaign against the University of Maryland. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball falls short to No. 14 Indiana 94-91 in intense road battle

Jania Clowers

February 9, 2024

Michigan State women's basketball fell short to the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers on Thursday night 94-91 in a nail-biting finish on the road. The Spartans now hold a record of 17-6 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten Conference, along with a 3-4 record away. Coming into the game, the Hoosiers were 11-0 in home games and now still hold a perfect record after they clinched a win. Before the game, both teams were on a four-game winning streak against multiple Big Ten opponents. 

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey prepares for second rivalry series against Michigan Wolverines

Madilynn Warden

February 8, 2024

After just a few weeks since the last series between the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines on the ice at Munn Ice Arena and Yost Ice Arena, the in-state rivalry is set for round two as the Spartans travel back to Ann Arbor as well as head to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit for the annual Duel in the D.

SPORTS

MSU men's tennis Max Sheldon and Ozan Baris ranked No. 1 in doubles by ITA

Jayden Hewitt

February 7, 2024

Max Sheldon and Ozan Baris, two Michigan State tennis players who act as a dynamic duo on the tennis court, have received an honor from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, or ITA, as being ranked as the number one doubles pair in the country. This achievement marks the first time any Spartan, either as a singles player or in a doubles team, has ever been ranked No. 1 in the country in the ITA rankings, the largest ranking organization in collegiate tennis. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball prepares for Big Ten battle against No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers

DeShawn Johnson

February 7, 2024

The Michigan State women's basketball team has been climbing up the Big Ten standings through its four-game win streak. After having a rejuvenating 76-65 rematch win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers last Monday, the Spartans will continue in their gauntlet run on Thursday in hopes of making it five consecutive wins. 

VOLLEYBALL

MSU volleyball star Amani McArthur lands professional opportunity with Vegas Thrill

Jayden Hewitt

February 7, 2024

Former Spartan volleyball middle blocker Amani McArthur signed with the Vegas Thrill, a team in the Pro Volleyball Federation, and will be a part of the 2024 season. McArthur was named to the Vegas Thrill's practice squad on Monday after a rigorous series of practice and cuts.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Free throw struggles weigh MSU men's basketball down in 59-56 loss at Minnesota

Thomas Cobb

February 7, 2024

Michigan State shot 7-for-17 on foul shots and missed five down the stretch in its 59-56 loss to the Golden Gophers, an avoidable slip in what could’ve been the team's 11th win in 14 games. The defeat moved the Spartans back to .500 in conference play ahead of their most crucial span of the season. 

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: Women sports journalists navigate challenges, triumphs of the field

Maya Kolton ,  Madilynn Warden ,  Bella Johnson ,  Emily Martin  and  Jania Clowers

February 7, 2024

In honor of the 38th National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the women of The State News sports and multimedia desks share what the day means to us. Here are our stories, our struggles and our victories to give a little perspective on why today, and every day, we celebrate women and girls playing and working in sports.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball travels to Minnesota for rematch on the road

Bella Johnson

February 6, 2024

Fresh off an intense defensive 63-54 win over Maryland, the Michigan State men’s basketball team will hit the road Tuesday to once again take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball completely flips script from previous match against Minnesota, defeat Golden Gophers 76-65

DeShawn Johnson

February 5, 2024

After the worst shooting performance of the season in the first go-around just a few weeks ago, the Michigan State women’s basketball team completely flipped its performance in its 76-65 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball win streak continues with win against Minnesota, 76-65

Jania Clowers

February 5, 2024

Michigan State women's basketball defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 76-65 on Monday, Feb. 5 at the Breslin Center which brought the team's win streak to four consecutive wins. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Michigan State women's basketball looks to add to win streak in rematch with Minnesota

DeShawn Johnson

February 4, 2024

Tip-off for the matchup between the Spartans and the Golden Gophers is set for Monday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. inside the Breslin Center. The Spartans will also be celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The game is available to watch on Big Ten Network.