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Harlon Barnett expects to receive consideration for full-time head coaching position, Izzo backs decision

Thomas Cobb

November 21, 2023

“I am a Spartan, I bleed green, and there’s nobody that they can find to do a better job,” Barnett said at his press conference on Monday. “Maybe equal to (me), because I ain’t gonna do that – confident, not cocky – but there’s nobody that they can find better. Maybe equal to, but not better.” Just hours after Barnett made his pitch, MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo praised the former All-American Spartan defensive back’s efforts this season with the turmoil surrounding the program.

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MSU Hockey pulls to No. 7 in the national rankings, Augustine receives Big Ten first star of the week

Madilynn Warden

November 21, 2023

After an eventful weekend at Munn Ice Arena, where the Spartans swept last week’s No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers, the MSU hockey team has started their move back into the top 10 and have been slotted at No. 7 for the week in the USCHO and USA Hockey polls, moving up a whopping 4 spots from No. 11.

FOOTBALL

Michigan State football gears up for final game against No. 11 Penn State in Detroit

Nick Lundberg

November 20, 2023

For the final game of the 2023 regular season, Michigan State football will be heading to Ford Field in Detroit for the first time since 2010 to play the No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions. This will be the last time MSU will take the field this year as they would not be bowl eligible even if they were able to complete the upset and take home the Land Grant Trophy.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball lands at No. 21 in week three of AP Poll

Nick Lundberg

November 20, 2023

Michigan State basketball fell three spots in the AP Poll this week, going from 18 to 21 after losing to No. 9 Duke last Tuesday night in Chicago for the Champions Classic. They were able to dominate Butler and Alcorn State at home though to improve to a 3-2 record this season.

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Katin Houser, Maliq Carr earn weekly conference honors for MSU football

Nick Lundberg

November 20, 2023

Michigan State football had two players take home Big Ten weekly awards after their last second win against Indiana on Saturday. Redshirt junior tight end Maliq Carr won offensive player of the week while redshirt freshman quarterback Katin Houser took home freshman of the week. 

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Holloman catches fire from behind the arc in Walker's absence as MSU men’s basketball team dismantles Alcorn State

Archer Guanco

November 20, 2023

Improved shooting sees the Spartans cruise past Alcorn State by a score of 81-49.

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MSU men's basketball cruises past Alcorn State, 81-49

Thomas Cobb

November 19, 2023

Michigan State’s men’s basketball team took care of business against Alcorn State Sunday night, handling the Braves by a score of 81-49. The win marked MSU’s second in three days. 

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Jocelyn Tate makes herself comfortable after "perfect" performance for MSU women's basketball

DeShawn Johnson

November 19, 2023

Jocelyn Tate has a perfect night from the floor as the Spartans continue hot-start against Evansville

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball remains undefeated with 105-49 victory over Evansville

DeShawn Johnson

November 19, 2023

The Spartans on one side shot an impressive 63.6% from the field and 47.1% from three and on the other side forced 25 turnovers with 16 steals while only allowing their opponents to shoot 27.9% from the field in their 105-49 win against Evansville to remain undefeated at home.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Preview: MSU women's basketball looks to remain undefeated against Evansville

DeShawn Johnson

November 19, 2023

MSU will take on the University of Evansville in its fourth and final game at the Breslin Center before they hit the road for the first time of the season. The Spartans and the Aces have a short history with each other only playing once before. The Spartans have control of the only win of that series after defeating the Aces 73-53 in their previous meeting. 

ICE HOCKEY

Trey Augustine's "rock" presence in net aids MSU hockey's sweep against No. 1 Wisconsin

Madilynn Warden

November 19, 2023

After an eventful weekend at Munn Ice Arena, the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans pulled off a sweep against the No. 1 team in the country, the University of Wisconsin. Saturday's win marked the Spartan's first series sweep over a top-ranked team in over a century. It was clear to see the progress in the MSU skaters over the Wisconsin series, but the one player who truly shined over the weekend was true freshman goalie Trey Augustine. Augustine tallied a total of 60 saves on the weekend and had over a .92 save percentage both nights of play against the No. 1 ranked Badgers. 

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women's soccer team’s season ended at the hands of top-seed BYU

Archer Guanco

November 19, 2023

The MSU Women's Soccer Team's historical season has come to a close in the third round of the NCAA Tournament as the Spartans fall to BYU by 3-1

ICE HOCKEY

Final: MSU hockey sweeps No. 1 Wisconsin to take firm lead in the Big Ten

Madilynn Warden

November 18, 2023

After an eventful first game at Munn Ice Arena where Michigan State pulled an upset Friday night against No. 1 Wisconsin with a final score of 4-2, the Spartans completed the sweep against the Badgers Saturday with a final score of 3-2.

FOOTBALL

Michigan State football outlasts Indiana for first road win of 2023

Nick Lundberg

November 18, 2023

Michigan State football went back and forth with the Indiana Hoosiers all game long, but the match eventually came down to a 49 yard field goal attempt by Indiana redshirt junior kicker Chris Freeman. Freeman’s kick sailed wide left though, and the Spartans hung on to a 24-21 victory for their fourth win of the season. With the win comes the Old Brass Spittoon, which is headed back home to East Lansing after last year's loss.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU Hockey's special teams performances aided upset win over No. 1 Wisconsin

Madilynn Warden

November 18, 2023

After an eventful night around campus for Michigan State, but inside Munn Ice Arena, the MSU hockey team took a 4-2 win as they upset the No. 1 team in the world of college hockey. The Spartans handed the Wisconsin Badgers their first Big Ten loss of the season. 

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Dominant defensive performance carries MSU men's basketball to win over Butler

DeShawn Johnson

November 18, 2023

The Spartan defense contributed a big part today in the win over Butler. Carson Cooper also had a good defensive performance in his first career start for MSU.

ICE HOCKEY

Final: MSU hockey upsets No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers on night one 4-2

Madilynn Warden

November 17, 2023

After a hard fought first night at Munn Ice Arena where the Spartans and the Badgers faced off for a top 15 matchup, the Spartans were able to upset the Wisconsin Badgers with a final score of 4-2.

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Defense, improved shooting leads MSU basketball to 74-54 win over Butler

Thomas Cobb

November 17, 2023

The Michigan State men’s basketball team that was ranked No. 4 in the nation to begin the year was – for the most part – on full display for 40 minutes for the first time this season against Butler Friday night. 

FOOTBALL

Know Thy Enemy: MSU Football gearing up for matchup against Indiana in battle of last place teams

Jacob Smith

November 17, 2023

The Michigan State Football team has continued to struggle immensely against ranked teams this season, coming off a 38-3 loss to Ohio State. The Spartans will have a chance on the road to face an opponent closer to their speed as they are set to face Indiana on Saturday. Both teams come into the matchup 1-6 in the Big Ten, and a 3-7 record overall.

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Izzo talks Butler, veteran leadership ahead of Friday night showdown with Bulldogs

Thomas Cobb

November 16, 2023

“I’m expecting to see our veterans play and lead us Friday, and it’ll be a good, tough game,” Izzo said. “Butler’s playing great.”