FOOTBALL

PREVIEW: Senior day at MSU hopes to spark Spartans against No. 2 Ohio State

Nathaniel Bott

November 18, 2016

State News football beat writer Nathaniel Bott (Twitter: @Nathaniel_Bott) breaks down what to expect from MSU-Ohio State, gives an injury report and offers his prediction for the contest. The Spartans play host on senior day to the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, who since their lone blemish on the road to No. 8 Penn State have outscored their next three opponents 148-26, winning all three contests.

MEN'S SOCCER

MSU eliminated from NCAA Tournament after 11 round PK loss to SIUE

Souichi Terada

November 17, 2016

On a windy Thursday afternoon, the MSU men's soccer team embarked on its sixth NCAA Tournament journey under head coach Damon Rensing. At the friendly confines of DeMartin Stadium, the Spartans tied Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 1-1, but fell in an 11 round shootout thriller.

MEN'S SOCCER

PREVIEW: MSU hosts SIUE in preliminary round of NCAA Tournament

Isaac Constans

November 17, 2016

It was a big get for MSU men's soccer — an opening-round home game in the NCAA tournament. As was announced Monday afternoon, the Spartans will play Edwardsville Thursday at 1 p.m.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio previews Ohio State in anticipation of senior day at Spartan Stadium

Nathaniel Bott

November 17, 2016

MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio took his usual spot at the podium in Spartan Stadium on Tuesday to preview Saturday’s game against the No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

MEN'S SOCCER

Forward Sierakowski grows with team, helps push MSU to next level

Isaac Constans

November 16, 2016

Ryan Sierakowski ran away from the defense and into the forward-most position. It’s surely a sight that fans of MSU men’s soccer know well — the sophomore forward lengthening the grassy distance between himself and his defenders en route to a solo goal.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Size is no excuse for Izzo's Spartans

Connor Clark

November 16, 2016

Early injuries to forward Ben Carter and forward Gavin Schilling created a depletion of size for men’s basketball, however, it seems the guards are more to blame.Siz

FOOTBALL

Underdog Spartans not playing 'spoiler' against No. 2 Ohio State

Stephen Olschanski

November 16, 2016

On a lowly day in 1998 MSU football had nothing but hope to play as it reached Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

$1 million donation to be used for construction of lights at DeMartin

Souichi Terada

November 16, 2016

MSU announced Wednesday the contribution of $1 million through the Spartan Fund, according to a press release. The gift will be used to support the construction of lights at DeMartin Soccer Stadium, the home field of the MSU men's and women's soccer teams. The benefit comes from alumnus Craig Bush, a 1983 graduate of MSU's James Madison College

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU improves to 3-0 with victory over Southern University

Denise Spann

November 15, 2016

The No. 22 MSU women’s basketball team played the Southern University Jaguars Tuesday night at the Breslin Center. The Spartans showed more new faces on the court throughout the game, and senior guard Tori Jankoska led the Spartans to a 70-55 victory.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: Spartans fall to 0-2 with loss to No. 2 Kentucky

Casey Harrison

November 15, 2016

The Spartans looked to rebound against No. 2 Kentucky after a last-second coast-to-coast layup cost MSU their first win Friday against then-No. 10 Arizona, but fell to Kentucky, 69-48, in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden and are now 0-2 to start the regular season.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Live Blog: 2016 Champions Classic — No. 13 MSU vs. No. 2 Kentucky

Casey Harrison

November 15, 2016

Welcome to the live blog for the MSU men's  basketball matchup with No. 2 Kentucky. Follow along with State News basketball writers Casey Harrison and Connor Clark as they cover the game.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Miles Bridges added to the preseason Wooden Watch list

Connor Clark

November 15, 2016

Forward Miles Bridges has been named to the preseason 50 John R. Wooden award watch list. The list, headlined by Duke's Grayson Allen, includes players considered most outstanding in men's and women's college basketball.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 2-ranked forward commits to MSU women's basketball team

Julian Mitchell

November 15, 2016

To complete the MSU women's basketball 2017 recruiting class, head coach Suzy Merchant announced Tuesday that 6-foot-4 forward Sidney Cooks signed her National Letter of Intent, according to a release by MSU Athletic Communications.

FOOTBALL

Takeaways, grades, and game balls from MSU's 49-0 blowout over Rutgers

Nathaniel Bott

November 14, 2016

The MSU football team (3-7, 1-6 Big Ten) was able to end their seven game losing streak in emphatic fashion this past Saturday –– a 49-0 beat down of lowly Rutgers. The victory had the Spartans in good spirits, as head coach Mark Dantonio said it seemed like “we'd won the championship,” the way the locker room celebrated the victory.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

PREVIEW: No. 13 MSU looks to upset No. 2 Kentucky in Champions Classic

Connor Clark

November 14, 2016

MSU men's basketball take to Madison Square Garden in New York City for their next high profile battle against the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats in the Champions Classic. The Spartans hold a record of 3-2 in the Champions Classic, however hold a 3-11 record in Madison Square Garden, 3-7 under Head Coach Tom Izzo. MSU last met Kentucky in the Champions Classic in 2013, when the Spartans finished victorious 78-74, former guard Keith Appling led with 22 points.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Freshman Miles Bridges given Big Ten honors

Souichi Terada

November 14, 2016

Just one game into the MSU men's basketball season, freshman forward Miles Bridges picked up an honor, being named Co-Big Ten Freshmen of the Week.

MEN'S SOCCER

Spartan soccer receives bid, will play NCAA tourney game

Julian Mitchell

November 14, 2016

After a disappointing 2-1 semifinal loss to No.1 Maryland in the Big Ten tournament, the MSU soccer team looks to rebound in the NCAA tournament.

FOOTBALL

MSU hands in first complete effort in win over Rutgers

Stephen Olschanski

November 14, 2016

For seven weeks the only consistency for MSU football was that no matter the scheme, the personnel nor the play calls, nothing would avoid another week of losing.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans split series agains Ferris State, special teams shows mixed play

Souichi Terada

November 13, 2016

The lineups were announced, the national anthem played, and the puck drop signified another home game for the MSU hockey team at Munn Ice Arena. There, the team hosted Ferris State University in game one of the home-and-home series. The icers were unable to capitalize on their home portion though, as the Spartans fell 4-1 in the opener.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Loss to No. 10 Arizona is still progress for MSU

Connor Clark

November 13, 2016

There is a paradox in sports. When everything looks evergreen, all of a sudden there is demolition. This paradox stole the minds of football fans when MSU football crashed — from a College Football Playoff team — to second to last in the Big Ten.