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MSU hockey holds off Penn State for first road win of season

Robert Bondy

February 15, 2014

It wasn’t pretty, but MSU hockey will take it. The team recorded its first road win of the season Saturday, coming from behind to beat Penn State, 2-1, at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pa. MSU (9-13-7 overall, 3-5-6-4 Big Ten) was held to a season-low 13 shots in the game, but was able to capitalize on a few fluke bounces, with junior forward Matt Berry scoring the game-winning goal with 5:04 left in the third period.

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Hockey ties Penn State in regulation, wins shootout

Robert Bondy

February 14, 2014

It was a different day but the same story for MSU on Friday night, as the Spartan hockey team earned two points in a 2-2 tie at Penn State with a shootout victory. Friday was the fourth time in the last five games that MSU went to a shootout to determine the additional point in Big Ten standings.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Future looks bright for MSU basketball

Matt Sheehan

February 13, 2014

From the looks of it, this year could very well be covered in banners and cut down nets for the Spartans.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 9 MSU beats Northwestern by 15

Zach Smith

February 13, 2014

Adreian Payne dominated as the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team (21-4 overall, 10-2 Big Ten) put on a three-point shooting clinic in an 85-70 win against Northwestern (12-13, 5-7 Big Ten) Thursday night.

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MSU traveling to Penn State's new arena

Robert Bondy

February 13, 2014

MSU hockey will look to break through its road woes and record its first away win of the season this weekend in a two-game series at Penn State.

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MSU leads Northwestern by 9 at half

Zach Smith

February 13, 2014

MSU was hot from the field and six Spartans got on the scoresheet as the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team leads Northwestern 39-30 at the half.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's basketball welcomes back Ohio State for rematch

Omari Sankofa II

February 13, 2014

During the last matchup, the Spartans defeated Ohio State 82-68 to snap a two-game losing streak. This weekend, MSU will aim for a similar performance.

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Next three games key to men's basketball team's dominance

Matt Sheehan

February 12, 2014

Take a peek at MSU’s next three games — Northwestern, Nebraska and Purdue. You look up, put a Mark Dantonio-esque smirk on your face and mutter the words “chip shots” under your breath. Come on, which one of those teams are basketball powers?

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Valentine's play crucial against Wildcats

Zach Smith

February 12, 2014

It’s the dog days of the season for the MSU men’s basketball team.

SPORTS

Seniors prepping for final wrestling home match at Jenison

Mayara Sanches

February 12, 2014

Coming off an 18-16 win against Indiana, the four seniors on the wrestling team are starting to realize that their season is coming to an end as the Big Ten championship is approaching next month.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Spartan women's basketball still feels in control after Nebraska road loss

Omari Sankofa II

February 12, 2014

The No. 25 women’s basketball team has sailed through great stretches of play this season.

ICE HOCKEY

Road trips creating big struggles for Spartan hockey

Robert Bondy

February 12, 2014

Maybe it’s the hotel beds. It could be the different ice surface or locker room. Perhaps it’s the crowd.

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Mark Hollis reveals details about 2018 event

Matt Sheehan

February 12, 2014

After weeks of cryptic clues floating around the Twittersphere, athletics director Mark Hollis has unveiled his latest creation — a cross-country basketball tour in 2018.

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Seeing the light

Matt Sheehan

February 11, 2014

Sometimes on the big stage, when nobody expects it, the curtain opens up and the spotlight shines on whoever is standing at the center. With senior guard Keith Appling out indefinitely with a wrist injury, junior guard Travis Trice has joined one of the most scrutinized student groups at MSU — the basketball team’s starting lineup. In his two games as a starter against Penn State and Wisconsin, Trice has protected the ball like he owns it, dishing out nine assists and committing zero turnovers. Although there are facets the Huber Heights, Ohio native can improve on, head coach Tom Izzo likes what he sees out of his new starting point guard. “I think he’ll get better this week,” Izzo said.

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Appling and Dawson on track to recover

Zach Smith

February 11, 2014

Injuries have been a storyline for the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team all season, but the sun seems to be peeking over the horizon.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Merchant not concerned for MSU women's basketball after loss

Omari Sankofa II

February 11, 2014

Saturday’s 76-56 loss to No. 21 Nebraska wasn’t the result head coach Suzy Merchant wanted. But she’s not hitting the panic button yet. At her weekly press conference Tuesday, Merchant addressed the No.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey defenders providing valuable contributions in conference play

Robert Bondy

February 11, 2014

With goals not coming in bunches for MSU hockey, there only is one way the Spartans continue to remain in tight games each night out — defense.

SPORTS

Gymnastics team prepares with mock meets

Mayara Sanches

February 11, 2014

Six meets away from the Big Ten championships the MSU gymnastics team is looking for ways to get themselves into a competitive mindset.

SPORTS

Campbell charged with aggravated assault, one other charge in Wayne County

Erik Sargent

February 11, 2014

MSU football verbal commitment Jayru Campbell received some bad news today as he was charged with two adult felonies by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

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Spartans undeserving of No. 9 ranking

Zach Smith

February 10, 2014

MADISON, Wis. — There’s a difference between potential and performance. In the case of the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team, the potential is there, but the performance has been lacking. The Spartans are overrated.