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FINAL: OSU earns first Big Ten win as Spartans fall on the road

Columbus—It's been a point of emphasis for head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans (12-7, 4-2 Big Ten) to come out of the gate with more energy and take an early lead against opponents on the road. Sunday would be a test for Izzo as MSU traveled to the Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes (11-7, 1-4 Big Ten). There, the Spartans would falter to the Buckeyes, 73-67.

ICE HOCKEY

Solid play from Appleton leads MSU hockey during rough stretch

The MSU hockey team (4-13-1, 0-4-0 Big Ten) is currently riding a seven-game losing skid after being swept this past weekend on the road against the Wisconsin Badgers. While the team has been on a downslide this year, evidenced by its seven-game losing streak, sophomore forward Mason Appleton has been a bright spot for the struggling Spartans. The Green Bay, Wis.