MSU Ultimate: A tight-knit team makes waves in a growing sport

For years, the MSU Ultimate team has carved out its own space in the vast world of club sports on campus.

Second-half comeback propels MSU men's basketball past Oregon, 86-74

The Spartans faltered early but never wavered, bringing the crowd back into the equation in the second half and pulling out a crucial triumph for its championship aspirations. 

MSU hockey's 33 penalty minutes prove costly in 2-1 loss to Michigan

MSU racked up 23 penalty minutes in the first period alone. Entering a heated matchup, the Spartans knew discipline would be key, but emotions quickly boiled over.

MSU hockey falls to rival Michigan in 2-1 regulation battle

Every point counts in the final weeks of the regular season.

President Trump bans transgender athletes from women's sports, MSU's response unclear

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed the "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports" executive order, restricting transgender athletes' participation in women’s sports.

MSU men’s basketball seeks recovery against Oregon after West Coast setback

Once in the driver’s seat for the Big Ten title, MSU now faces the brunt of its backloaded schedule with little room for error.

MSU hockey prepares for second rivalry series against University of Michigan

The Wolverines and Spartans close out their regular-season series with a rivalry-packed weekend. MSU hosts game one at Munn Ice Arena before the teams head to Little Caesars Arena for the Duel in the D, where the Iron D Trophy will be on the line.

MSU men's tennis' Matthew Forbes earns program’s first Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Freshman Matthew Forbes made history for No. 16 Michigan State men's tennis, earning the program's first-ever Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor after a standout performance on the road against No. 19 Tennessee and unbeaten Clemson. 

Turnovers prove costly as MSU men’s basketball falls 63-61 to UCLA

For the first time in 21 years, Michigan State men’s basketball traveled to Los Angeles to face UCLA — and just like that meeting decades ago, the Spartans fell short in a tightly contested battle.

MSU hockey holds firm at No. 2 nationally after splitting weekend series at Ohio State

Though the Spartans split on the road over the No. 11 Buckeyes, the team remained at second in the country in the USCHO polls behind the Boston College Eagles. 

MSU gymnastics' Nikki Smith ranked No. 1 nationally on vault

No. 5 Michigan State gymnastics standout Nikki Smith is now ranked No. 1 in the NCAA on vault. 

Jaden Akins named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Watch List

MSU men’s basketball senior guard Jaden Akins was selected by the United States Basketball Writers Association as one of 50 men’s college basketball players for the 2024-25 Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List.

MSU Athletics battles through weekend, showcasing depth and resilience

Michigan State athletics faced a challenging weekend, with several teams falling short. Despite setbacks, key wins and record-breaking achievements highlighted the Spartans’ ability to compete at a high level across multiple sports.

MSU wrestling dominates in 30-8 win over Clarion on Senior Day

Stagnant MSU men's basketball falls short in 70-64 loss to USC

After an impressive unbeaten run in December and January, Michigan State University men’s basketball stumbled to start February.

Sports boosters fade amid changing college athletics landscape

As college sports get more costly and the landscape changes, sports boosters struggle to keep up with rising prices and money from NIL and collectives.

MSU women's basketball star Julia Ayrault's experience shows despite loss to Oregon

Frustration was the key word of the night for No.16 Michigan State women’s basketball.

MSU women’s basketball struggles, falls to Oregon at home

Taking on newly-introduced Big Ten opponent Oregon Ducks, the Spartans struggled to dig out of an early-deficit despite a late game push, falling 63-59 en route to their first loss at home this season.

No. 16 MSU women’s basketball looks to keep momentum against Oregon

The No. 16 Michigan State University women's basketball team has won their last five game and look to remain hot against new conference foe Oregon Ducks. Two key stories highlight the fourth meeting between both programs.

MSU men's basketball controls all 40 minutes in 73-51 win vs. Minnesota

MSU, the winner of its last 13 contests, remained the Big Ten’s only unbeaten team and became the first team under head coach Tom Izzo to finish December and January without a loss.