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MEN'S BASKETBALL

'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.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

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.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Versatility from Winston opens more scoring chances for Spartans

In a continuous effort to shake up a “stagnant” offense, freshman guard Cassius Winston could be finishing a new role on the court. Head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since MSU’s 72-67 loss to Ohio State on Sunday and said with a lack of production from the two and three spots, Winston could be an option for the Spartans moving forward.

SPORTS

MSU women's hockey making strides, sends two players to USA team

When the American Collegiate Hockey Association represents the United States at the 28th Winter World University Games in Almaty, Kazakhstan later this month, MSU will have two Spartans on the roster as MSU’s ACHA Division I women’s club ice hockey players Kelsey Jaeckle and Maddie Wolsmann were selected to the national team.