On Sunday, offensive lineman and former Purdue Boilermaker commit Luke Campbell verbally committed to join MSU in the spring of 2016.
MSU senior forward Matt Costello wasn’t expected to be much of a factor in the MSU men’s basketball game against Maryland. In fact, he hadn’t even practiced since suffering a bad ankle sprain in a loss to Nebraska three days prior. However, as he hobbled onto the court that night, little did anyone know he was about to turn in one the grittiest performance of his career — a rock solid 15 point, 12 rebound outing with a couple of key defensive plays down the stretch, which helped MSU take the game, 74-65.
During his last race of the MSU swimming and diving teams’ home meet against Oakland University Saturday, senior swimmer Ian Rodriguez sat on the starting block with a look of reminiscence. This would be the last time Rodriguez would swim at McCaffree Pool — his senior night.
The MSU women’s basketball team had its game against Big Ten opponent Maryland postponed on Saturday because of Winter Storm Jonas. The game was rescheduled for Monday, but with weather conditions continuing to be inclement, that game has now been postponed, too.
It's was a rough few games for MSU, arguably an even rougher stretch for MSU senior guard Bryn Forbes. However, in No. 11 MSU's 74-65 victory over the Maryland Terrapins Saturday, those struggles all came to an end, as Forbes was able to finish with 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting.
Costello said after MSU's 74-65 win over Maryland that before the game he knew he would play, but thought he would only be able to give 10 to 15 minutes due to his injury — he played 32.
The No. 11 MSU men's basketball team (17-4, 4-4 Big Ten) defeated the No. 7 Maryland Terrapins (17-3, 6-2) Saturday night at Breslin Center, 74-65.
The No. 11 MSU men's basketball team (16-4, 3-4 Big Ten) leads the No. 7 Maryland Terrapins (17-2, 6-1 Big Ten) at the half, 35-29.
Follow along and ask questions as No. 11 MSU takes on No. 7 Maryland tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Bresling Center.
Michigan State students lined up as early as possible to welcome ESPN and its College GameDay program Saturday at Breslin Center.
The 91st annual East-West shrine game will showcase the final collegiate action of numerous college seniors, including three Spartans. Offensive lineman Donovan Clark, outside linebacker Darien Harris, and safety R.J. Williamson will all take part in the festivities at Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay, Fla.
As ESPN's College GameDay in East Lansing creeps closer, Breslin Center rests quietly waiting in anticipation for the upcoming festivities. But with the Spartans men’s basketball program on a two-game home losing streak and three-game overall losing streak, many fans are seeking a reason for the team's struggles.
Saturday’s game for the MSU women’s basketball team (14-4 overall record, 5-2 Big Ten record) has been postponed against the Maryland Terrapins (17-2 record, 6-1 Big Ten) due to inclement weather, according to a press release by the MSU Athletic Department.
No. 11 MSU (16-4, 3-4) will take on the No. 7 Maryland Terrapins (17-2, 6-1) Saturday night, and will look to end its three-game losing streak, which includes two-straight home losses and back-to-back one-point losses to Wisconsin and Nebraska.
When the MSU basketball team goes into the locker rooms for halftime at Breslin Center, that’s when the stage is set for 60-year-old Mark Viele and his mop. It was more than 40 years ago that Viele, a native of Lansing, got a job at MSU as soon as he got out of high school, and for the better part of the last 20 years, Viele has worked for MSU Athletics, where he sets up and takes down the athletic venues for every MSU sport except hockey.
About a month ago, the No. 11 Spartans (16-4, 3-4 Big Ten), appeared to be one of the best teams in school history. After all, the team had just gotten off to a school-best record start of 13-0.
On Jan. 15, the eight MSU recruits who enrolled early for the 2016 spring semester began their classes and attended Mark Dantonio's season recap press conference to be formally introduced. The recruits listed below are not enrolled early, but plan to be impactful freshmen for Dantonio, who possibly reeled in his best recruiting class since his first season at MSU in 2007.
No. 11 MSU fell to Nebraska Wednesday night 72-71 for its third consecutive loss this season, including two straight losses at Breslin Center, and third consecutive loss to Nebraska and head coach Tim Miles.
No. 11 MSU lost to Nebraska 72-71 extending its losing streak to three. MSU was led by 24 points from senior guard Denzel Valentine, while senior forward Shavon Shields lead the way for Nebraska with 28 points.
When No. 7 Maryland comes to Breslin Center on Saturday, so does ESPN's College GameDay.