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Miles Bridges earns Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors

Casey Harrison

January 16, 2017

The Big Ten announced in a press release early Monday MSU freshman forward/guard Miles Bridges was selected as Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. In MSU’s two games during the week, Bridges averaged 20.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and shot 73.7 percent from the floor, including 75.0 percent from 3-point range against then-No. 24 Minnesota and OSU.The Big Ten also selected Penn State’s Mike Watkins as the other freshman of the week.

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MSU hockey swept by Penn State, still winless in Big Ten play

Colton Wood

January 16, 2017

After a weekend sweep by No. 4 Penn State, MSU hockey (4-15-1, 0-6 Big Ten) is now on a nine-game losing streak.

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Weekend recruiting recap for MSU football

Colton Wood

January 16, 2017

Mark Dantonio’s roster for next season just received more depth Saturday after linebacker Antjuan Simmons verbally committed to MSU.

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MSU signees Jackson Jr., Cooks named McDonald's All-Americans

Souichi Terada

January 15, 2017

After two McDonald's All-Americans last year in guard Joshua Langford and forward Miles Bridges, the MSU men's basketball team 

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

Casey Harrison

January 15, 2017

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.

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Live Blog: MSU men's basketball (12-6 overall, 4-1) vs. Ohio State (10-7 overall, 0-4)

Connor Clark

January 15, 2017

Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark as MSU men's basketball (12-6 overall, 4-1) is on the road against Ohio State (10-7 overall, 0-4). Feel free to send your comments and questions below.

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PREVIEW: Spartans travel to Columbus to take on winless Buckeyes

Casey Harrison

January 14, 2017

After blowing out No. 24 Minnesota at the Breslin Wednesday, the Spartans (12-6, 4-1 Big Ten) travel out to Columbus, Ohio, Sunday for the first season meeting against the Ohio State University Buckeyes (10-7 overall, 0-4 Big Ten). Sunday will be MSU’s first road game since traveling out to the Palestra in Philadelphia, Penn., on Jan.

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MSU men's and women's basketball signees named McDonald's All-American nominees

Denise Spann

January 14, 2017

MSU Women's Basketball signee Sidney Cook has been selected as a nominee for the 16th All-American McDonald's game.

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Basketball reporter Connor Clark shares how he thinks Big Ten basketball will shake out

Connor Clark

January 13, 2017

Beat basketball reporter Connor Clark shares how he thinks the Big Ten conference will shake out now that every team is about five games in.

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Former MSU football player Cox agrees to plea deal in assault case

Colton Wood

January 13, 2017

Former MSU football player Demetrious Cox will pay $1,085 in fines and restitution to settle a criminal assault case against him according to the Lansing State Journal.

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Cox, Minarick honored with Champions in the Classroom awards

Colton Wood

January 13, 2017

Since 2000, MSU has partnered with Auto-Owners Insurance and together they awarded numerous student-athletes the Auto-Owners Champions in the Classroom award.

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PREVIEW: MSU hockey takes on No. 4 Penn State on the road

Colton Wood

January 13, 2017

The MSU hockey team (4-13-1, 0-4 Big Ten) continues their five-game road trip when they face No. 4 Penn State (14-2-1, 3-1 Big Ten) in a two-game series this weekend.

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M.A.C. jerseys take Spartans back to their roots

Connor Clark

January 12, 2017

As each MSU men’s basketball player ran out on the court, they had a new logo on their chest, one of the school’s history — Michigan Agricultural College.

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Freshman Langford, 'one of the best freshmen in the country' after win over No. 24 Minnesota

Casey Harrison

January 12, 2017

The night was special for freshman guard Joshua Langford. It started with a talk from his father, Tellus Langford, who traveled from Joshua’s hometown of Huntsville, Alabama, to watch the young Langford play against the University of Minnesota.

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Five questions with MSU Hockey: Mason Appleton

Colton Wood

January 11, 2017

Each week, The State News will interview a member of the MSU hockey team and ask questions not just related to hockey. This week, The State News interviewed sophomore forward Mason Appleton

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Former MSU running back Clinton Jones recalls tensions in Game of the Century

Connor Clark

January 11, 2017

At the height of the civil rights movement, two teams came together on the gridiron to battle for the bragging rights of the true number one overall team.

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FINAL: Spartan defense hold Golden Gophers to 33 percent shooting in 65-47 win

Connor Clark

January 11, 2017

After a dominate 16 points first half by freshman forward Miles Bridges, the Spartans took a 39-17 lead into the half.  MSU will be on the road in Columbus, Ohio on Jan.

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Senior guard Jankoska breaks records in leading MSU

Denise Spann

January 11, 2017

On a raining Tuesday night, senior Tori Jankoska took it upon herself to rain down some buckets against Ohio State University.

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Solid play from Appleton leads MSU hockey during rough stretch

Colton Wood

January 11, 2017

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.

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HALFTIME: Led by Bridges, Spartans up 39-17 at the half

Connor Clark

January 11, 2017

In round two of MSU men's basketball (11-6 overall, 3-1) against No. 24 Minnesota (15-2 overall, 3-1), the Spartans  Halftime leaders for MSU: Points: Rebounds: Assists: Halftime leaders for No. 24 Minnesota:  Points: Rebounds: Assists: Stay with The State News as the game progresses for instant updates.