Santa Clara is one of the all-time great women’s soccer programs, boasting a storied history that includes 20 NCAA Tournament appearances and 27 winning seasons.
Despite having to travel to Virginia and face a difficult road to the Final Four, the No. 6 MSU field hockey team was in good spirits this week as it prepared for Saturday’s NCAA first round match against No. 11 Delaware.
A split-second decision changed everything. Corey Tropp forever could be remembered for his violent slashing incident against Michigan’s Steve Kampfer last season, which resulted in a season-ending suspension.
The MSU men’s soccer team is on its way to defending its Big Ten Tournament crown.
The MSU football team’s defense hasn’t been the same this season when waking up on game days in a place other than the Kellogg Center.
Suzy Merchant’s schedule is no accident. Scheduling games in Dayton, Ohio, Detroit and Grand Rapids, in nonconference play was no mistake — those cities just happen to be the home area for three of her four senior captains.
The MSU volleyball team isn’t showing any signs of distress as it prepares for two pivotal matches this weekend.
With its season on the brink following a crushing 37-0 loss at Wisconsin, Purdue again breathed life into its season last week, overcoming a two touchdown deficit to beat Michigan 38-36 in Ann Arbor.
Underneath the dramatic backstory, there still are two hockey games to be played, and valuable conference points on the line.
Tom Izzo has pulled in his share of highly ranked recruiting classes for the MSU men’s basketball program.
Senior receiver Blair White was named one of 12 finalists for the 2009 Wuerffel Trophy, which is awarded to the college football player who best exemplifies community service and outstanding athletic and academic achievement.
MSU women’s soccer sophomore forward Laura Heyboer and junior forward Cara Freeman each were named First-Team All-Big Ten on Wednesday.
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant inked three recruits Wednesday on National Signing Day, led by Detroit Country Day center Madison Williams, the No. 100 player in the country as rated by hoopgurlz.com.
Defenders aren’t flashy, they rarely make headlines and they certainly don’t tally impressive statistics.
The MSU men’s soccer team’s journey to defend its Big Ten Tournament title begins Thursday.
The MSU football team heads to West Lafayette, Ind., for its final road game of the season Saturday (noon, ESPN). Purdue (4-6, 3-3 Big Ten) is coming off its first win at Michigan since 1966 and will hope to ride the emotions of its senior day.
Although the No. 6 MSU field hockey team hasn’t been to the national semifinals since 2004, this season’s road to the Final Four begins with a very familiar feel.
With nine freshman on the No. 13 MSU hockey team’s roster, most of the rookies don’t know what they are getting into this weekend when the team travels to Yost Ice Arena on Friday night to face No. 6 Michigan.
The MSU football team’s tight end position was considered to be strong when this season began. But early in the year, the talent didn’t seem to be used to its full potential.
The MSU women’s soccer team made its final push for an NCAA Tournament bid Friday, beating No. 11 Ohio State 1-0.