MSU hockey will take a November trip to Plymouth, Michigan to play for a cause against a group of amateurs representing their country on the ice.
Though it was MSU's third time reaching the century scoring mark this season, most of the game was defined by its effort on the other end of the floor.
The Spartans will face a tougher test against the Longhorns, who dismantled Boston University 4-1 in the opening round.
Though MSU won by eight, Samford led by 13 early and had the lead with just over four minutes left in the first half.
MSU men's basketball took on Samford at the Breslin Center on Tuesday night. Starting 0-for-9, MSU made a comeback and finished the game 83-75.
After their second straight sweep in Big Ten play this past weekend, the Spartans jumped to No. 2 in the USCHO polls, ahead of conference opponent Minnesota and powerhouse Boston College, with which MSU split an October series in East Lansing.
Here's an overview and analysis of both sides ahead of Tuesday night.
Its eyes set on a deep postseason push, MSU women’s soccer continues to build on another impressive season.
MSU closed out its weekend against Notre Dame on a high note after a victorious night one, winning 4-3 on Saturday night and moving to 4-0 in conference play with the sweep.
Michigan State men’s basketball needed a reality check and got one in their fourth game of the season against Bowling Green Saturday night.
It’s early in the season, but slow starts riddled with offensive struggles have been common themes for the Spartans through four games.
In its final road game of the season, MSU football struggled to contain Illinois, which dominated from start to finish and secured a commanding 38-16 victory.
Two crucial goals at the beginning of the game sealed the 3-1 win for MSU.
MSU volleyball took on heated rival Michigan Friday night at Breslin Center. After losing the first set 25-20, the Spartans came back to win the next three sets.
For the first time since year one under head coach Adam Nightingale, MSU hockey notched eight goals Friday night.
A flurry of eight goals was just what MSU hockey needed to fuel a landslide victory over Notre Dame Friday night.
After a 77-69 loss against No. 1 Kansas on Tuesday at the annual Champions Classic, Michigan State men’s basketball is back in East Lansing to face Bowling Green for both teams’ fourth game of the season.
MSU football continues its season Saturday after a bye last week, traveling to take on Illinois (6-3, 3-3). For the Spartans, the path to bowl mania is simple: win two out of the next three.
Michigan State women’s basketball defeated Eastern Kentucky Thursday night in a 96-54 win, with a key performance from MSU junior forward Grace VanSlooten.
In what was the sloppiest game of MSU women's basketball's short season so far, early frustration helped the Spartans begin to figure out who they are as a team.