SPORTS
Spartan Roundup: Volleyball continues dominance, Men's soccer thrashes OSU
Here’s everything you missed over the weekend while watching MSU beat Iowa 17-10 at Spartan Stadium.
FOOTBALL
Notebook: Spartans need to contain their emotions against Michigan
The Spartans know it. The Wolverines know it. The entire state of Michigan knows it.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball feels confident for upcoming season
Monday afternoon marked the first day of practice for the women’s basketball team one month before they kickoff the season against Lake Superior State on Nov 5.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo discouraged by FBI probe, wants more information
Tom Izzo hasn’t placed a firm grasp around the alleged college basketball scandal, but he said he is discouraged by the recent reports surrounding the sport. “Well, disappointment would be the first word I’d use,” Izzo said on Friday as MSU began official practices. “I’m disappointed because I don’t know if anything is any good when it kind of gives you a black eye for your profession, whether it be yours or mine. I’m not sure that I would ever hope something that negative has to be done to clean it up.”
MEN'S SOCCER
FINAL: No. 4 MSU beats up on No. 16 OSU, 5-1
The No. 4 Spartans bounced back after losing their first game of the year Sunday afternoon, beating the No. 16 Ohio State Buckeyes, 5-1. The Spartans are now 8-1-1 on the season and 3-0-1 in Big Ten play.
FOOTBALL
Calm and steady: Lewerke improves decision-making despite offense's struggles
It’s only four games into the season, but under the microscope of a wanting fan base, the Spartan faithful has already made its impression on the man under center, quarterback Brian Lewerke. MSU fans have seen the good, there’s no denying that. His chemistry with Felton Davis III against Iowa was easily apparent. Other times, he’s scrambling for long gains on the ground.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball close to full health as practices begin
Head coach Tom Izzo is within reach of a completely healthy team entering the upcoming season. Injuries tormented last season’s roster, with Ben Carter and Gavin Schilling headlining what was an injury-plagued season for MSU after they both suffered knee injuries that forced them to miss the entirety of last season.
FOOTBALL
Felton Davis has career day in 17-10 win over Iowa
Entering the 2017 season, wide receiver Felton Davis III had played a minimal role in the Spartans’ offense in his first two seasons in East Lansing. After several key departures over the past two seasons at the wideout position, Davis finally saw his chance to step up.
FOOTBALL
Spartans deliver '12th round' win in gritty showdown vs. Iowa
The Spartans knew what type of team the Iowa Hawkeyes were ahead of their Big Ten showdown — tough, gritty, physical; a game bound to be a defensive struggle. So the night before, the team watched the last fight scene of the movie “Southpaw.” Head coach Mark Dantonio told his team the game will be similar to a 12-round fight. As senior linebacker Chris Frey described it, he said it was like going to "war."
VOLLEYBALL
MSU gets it's third sweep in a row after beating Maryland and Ohio State
The Spartans get their third straight sweep this weekend after beating Maryland on Friday and Ohio State on Saturday. These victories make the team 4-0 in Big Ten Conference play. This is the team’s tenth sweep in overall play making their record 11-2.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Defense dominates, Spartans open Big Ten play with win over Iowa 17-10
Whilst matching their win total from last season, the Spartans won their first Big Ten game of the season. Iowa ran for just 19 yards rushing as MSU improved to a 3-1 record.
FOOTBALL
Gameday info and what you might need to know for MSU vs. Iowa
After a 38-18 loss to Notre Dame last weekend, MSU will look to rebound for its first loss of the season and win its first conference game of the season Saturday against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo hopes national hype will provide extra motivation
Tom Izzo fully understands what it’s like to be on the national stage and expected by most to compete for a national championship; he’s been there before.
SPORTS
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2017 inducted
The class of 2017 of the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame took stage at the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre Thursday night, and were formally inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame.
FOOTBALL
5 things to watch: How will the Spartans rebound from last week
MSU will be back on the gridiron this Saturday as the Spartans will face the Iowa Hawkeyes in their first Big Ten Conference game of the season. Here are five things to watch this Saturday:
FOOTBALL
Preview: Iowa features tough, gritty style similar to MSU
In ways, Iowa football is a walking contradiction.
ICE HOCKEY
Pavelek, Minney and Khodorenko "excited" to be reunited with Cole
For seniors forward Dylan Pavelek, goaltender Ed Minney, and sophomore forward Patrick Khodorenko, this is not their first time playing underneath new head coach Danton Cole. All three players played for USA National Team Development Program during the time under Cole. For Minney, playing under his former coach brings in new opportunities for this team.
MEN'S SOCCER
Chemistry and defense credited for men's soccer's hot start
The No. 6 MSU men’s soccer team is off to a hot start to the season, having a 7-0-1 record, which makes them the first undefeated Spartan team this far into the season since the 1968 team, even though they fell short to starting 8-0-0 like the 1968 team did all those years ago
ICE HOCKEY
Spartan hockey players spent the summer working out with NHL Teams
Over the summer, defenseman Zach Osburn, forward Taro Hirose and defenseman Mitch Eliot all participated in NHL development camps. As for sophomore forward Patrick Khodorenko, he represented Team U.S.A in the World Junior Summer Showcase. “It was fun,” Osburn said. “Going into it I was pretty nervous to be with all those really good players and skilled players. It almost was a little intimidating, but when I was there you kinda realize, you know what these guys are good, but I feel pretty good too.”
FOOTBALL
MSU looks to improve turnover margin against Iowa
Three weeks into the season, MSU's offensive turnovers have been well documented at six fumbles and two interceptions, but on defense, head coach Mark Dantonio and the Spartans are frustrated that they aren't creating turnovers of their own.