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MSU women's basketball end losing streak against Wisconsin
MSU women’s basketball broke its three game losing streak with the win against the University of Wisconsin, 81-57.
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MSU men's basketball exploited in Bridges' historic night
Freshman forward Miles Bridges set the record for most points by a freshman in a single game in MSU men’s basketball history.
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MSU Women's Basketball to play UConn in PK80 Invitational
MSU women’s basketball recently announced through a press release that the team will join the men’s program to play in the PK80 Invitational. Along with the Spartans, Oregon women’s basketball will be hosting the University of Connecticut and the University of Oklahoma at the Matthew Knight Arena on Nov. 25 next season.
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Spartans struggle defending the three, focused on one game at a time moving forward
There’s been a trend the last three games for the Spartans. After an 84-73 defeat at the hands of Purdue, MSU now stands at 4-4 in conference play and 12-9 overall on the season.
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Amid tournament talk, Tom Izzo focused on keeping out the white noise
With the grind of the Big Ten regular season underway, MSU men’s basketball has hit a roadblock, losing their last three games and four of their last five.
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MSU football continues to add recruits as Signing Day nears
Just more than a week after four-star linebacker Antjuan Simmons committed to MSU, head coach Mark Dantonio acquired three more recruits from the class of 2017 this week as strong-side defensive end DeAri Todd, cornerback Tre Person and wide receiver Raheem Blackshear verbally committed to the Spartans.ch A three-star prospect from Clearview High School in Lorain, Ohio, Todd is ranked No. 2,052 in the nation and No. 98 among strong-side defensive ends, according to 247Sports composite rankings.ch Todd had made two official visits to MSU, but the Spartans had yet to offer.
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MSU hockey goalie Ed Minney earns Big Ten Star of Week
After an impressive performance over the weekend against the University of Michigan, MSU hockey goaltender Ed Minney was named the Big Ten Conference Second Star of the Week.
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FINAL: Bridges scores career-high 33 as Spartans fall short at home against Purdue
The last time MSU met with Purdue, the stakes were much larger. It was the 2016 Big Ten Tournament championship game and the Spartans came away victorious for head coach Tom Izzo’s fifth conference tournament title. Nearly a year later, the No. 20 Boilermakers (17-5 overall, 6-2 Big Ten), would strengthen their bid with another conference win Tuesday, after defeating the Spartans (12-9 overall, 5-4 Big Ten), 84-73.
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Live Blog: MSU men's basketball vs. No. 20 Purdue
Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison, as MSU men's basketball (12-8 overall, 4-3) hosts No. 20 Purdue (16-4 overall, 5-2). Send in your comments and questions or tweet at our beat writers.
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'Masochist' Izzo enjoying growing pains with current team
Head coach Tom Izzo took to the podium Monday afternoon knowing his team is still capable of reaching its goals. It was the second time he addressed the media in less than a week, and the first time since the Spartans fell short of completing a 20-point comeback against Indiana on Saturday. With No. 20 Purdue coming to the Breslin Tuesday and the University of Michigan visiting Sunday, Izzo emphasized the importance of this week for the program as the Spartans reach a crossroads in the season.
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PREVIEW: Purdue's Swanigan to pay a visit to MSU, the school he once committed to
MSU fans and freshman forward Miles Bridges will get a look at an old friend in Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan on Tuesday at the Breslin Center. While he is now a foe to the fans, the 6-foot-9, 250 pound sophomore forward was once a commit to MSU, but split to a school closer to his hometown of Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Losing streak hits three as MSU women's basketball is defeated by Purdue
On a foggy Saturday afternoon, MSU Women’s Basketball laced up to play Big Ten opponent, University of Purdue for the second time this season.
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Spartan gymnastics, wrestling fall in Tumbles and Takedowns
It was a double feature on Jan. 20 in Jenison Field House, where MSU Gymnastics and Wrestling went head to head with their respective opponents for Tumbles and Takedowns.
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Win against U-M one bright spot in MSU men's hockey losing season
The 2016-17 season for the MSU hockey team has been anything but consistent.
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Defensive struggles continue for Spartans after team 'bullied' by Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Head coach Tom Izzo was very frank and visibly distressed after Saturday’s loss to Indiana. The Spartans (12-8 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) came close against the Hoosiers (14-6 overall, 4-3 Big Ten), but were ultimately outshot and out-rebounded for another road loss in conference play.
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MSU men's basketball in limbo, everyone blaming themselves
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Limbo — something commonly known as a state of uncertainty, where direction is lost and answers remain unsolved. MSU men’s basketball (12-8, 4-3 Big Ten) is in limbo after dropping another game on the road in Bloomington, Ind.
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FINAL: MSU hockey drops game two to Wolverines in shootout, 3-2
The MSU hockey team (5-15-2, 1-6-1 Big Ten) returned to Munn Ice Arena Saturday night after being on the road for over a month as it hosted the University of Michigan (9-12-1, 2-6-0 Big Ten) to conclude a two-game home-and-home series.
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FINAL: Blackmon buries comeback effort with 33 points, MSU falls 82-75
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Three after three after three for Indiana's James Blackmon Jr. powers the Indiana Hoosiers (14-6 overall, 4-3) past MSU men's basketball (12-8 overall, 4-3) 82-75 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. After making his first six shots in the first half, Blackmon would end the first half with 18 points. Fifth-year senior Eron Harris and freshman forward Nick Ward had 11 and 8 points respectfully, in the first half. Blackmon wasn't done to start the second half, netting another 3-point basket on their first offensive possession.
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HALFTIME: 3-point barrage from Indiana leaves the Spartans down 14 at half
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — MSU men's basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) trails Indiana (13-6 overall, 3-3) 44-30 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.
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Live Blog: MSU (4-2 Big Ten) at Indiana (3-3 Big Ten)
Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark as MSU men's basketball (12-7 overall, 4-2) is on the road against Indiana University (13-6 overall, 3-3). Feel free to send your comments and questions below.