SPORTS
Field hockey falls to Ohio State in semifinal
The No. 10 MSU field hockey team fell 2-0 to No. 5 Ohio State on Friday in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament in Evanston, Ill.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans open up season with exhibition win
For the first time in eight months, the No. 25 MSU women’s basketball team took the court at Breslin Center to play opponents aside from just each other in practice, defeating Saginaw Valley State, 90-40 Thursday.
FOOTBALL
'Hard work pays off'
John Stipek is not a pouter. The senior center endured two coaches, two positions and much waiting before finally getting an opportunity to be a key player in No. 16 MSU’s 8-1 start.
FOOTBALL
Spartans look to bounce back from blowout loss
Bouncing back from losses such as the one the Spartans suffered against the Hawkeyes hasn’t been a problem since head coach Mark Dantonio came to MSU four years ago.
MEN'S SOCCER
Icers look for balanced scoring on road trip
When the No. 12 MSU hockey team plays at Western Michigan this weekend, it will look for continued offensive balance to continue the team’s early season success.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer still can rebound from tough stretch
A season that started with an exciting high has been met with a heart-wrenching low for the MSU men’s soccer team. Some fans might be losing hope for the MSU men’s soccer team, especially with other MSU teams playing so well. But hope is not lost.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans look for win to boost postseason aspirations
The MSU women’s soccer team believes it’s all or nothing when they head to Columbus, Ohio, on Friday to square off against the No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes.
FOOTBALL
Spartans not overlooking 1-win Golden Gophers
On Saturday, when No. 16 MSU (8-1 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) welcomes Minnesota (1-8, 1-4) to Spartan Stadium (noon, Big Ten Network), head coach Mark Dantonio said his team won’t have any trouble getting motivated following last season’s matchup between the two programs.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball looks for revenge vs. Ohio State, No. 9 Penn State
The MSU volleyball team plans to learn from past losses to take advantage against Ohio State and No. 9 Penn State during the team’s rematches this weekend.
SPORTS
Field hockey defeats Northwestern in first round of Big Ten Tournament
Defending its Big Ten Championship, the No. 10 MSU field hockey team advanced to the semifinal round of play in the Big Ten Tournament after defeating Northwestern, 3-1, on Tuesday. It was the third victory for MSU over the Wildcats this season.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer falls in home finale to No. 2 Akron
The MSU men’s soccer team was unable to take advantage of a No. 2 Akron team fresh off its first defeat, falling, 1-0 Wednesday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
FOOTBALL
Spartans have edge vs. Minnesota
One week after No. 16 MSU’s 37-6 loss to No. 15 Iowa, the Spartans have a chance to get back on the winning track Saturday when they welcome Minnesota to Spartan Stadium (noon, Big Ten Network).
SPORTS
Field hockey looks to defend Big Ten Tournament crown
Entering as defending Big Ten Champions, the No. 10 MSU field hockey team will play its first game of the Big Ten Tournament at 11 a.m. Thursday against Northwestern, the tournament’s host.
SPORTS
MacLeod named Big Ten Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year
After leading the No. 16 MSU women’s cross country team to its third Big Ten Championship this weekend, senior Emily MacLeod was named Big Ten Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday. It was the team’s first Big Ten Championship since 2001.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Lucas leads Spartans in exhibition victory
Senior guard Kalin Lucas scored a game-high 13 points and dished out three assists in his first game since rupturing his Achilles’, as the No. 2 MSU men’s basketball team beat Saginaw Valley State, 88-44, on Tuesday at Breslin Center.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio sticks by Rucker reinstatement
MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio said Tuesday he wouldn’t have changed anything about the timing of his reinstatement of senior cornerback Chris L. Rucker.
ICE HOCKEY
Comley looks for team bonding on first road trip
After opening the season with three series in the friendly confines of Munn Ice Arena, the No. 12 MSU hockey team travels to Western Michigan for the first road trip of the year this weekend.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Freshman center Williams out for year with torn ACL
Women’s basketball freshman center Madison Williams will miss the 2010-11 season after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament, MSU announced today.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers making adjustments at correct times
Being young and unproven, some might have thought the No. 12 MSU hockey team wouldn’t be as successful in making strategic changes. This team, however, certainly is quickly changing the minds of those who watch.
FOOTBALL
Spartans struggling in battles in trenches
With recent matchups between MSU and Iowa being dominated by physical play, it seemed the team that rushed for more yards last Saturday would significantly better its chances of winning.