SPORTS
MSU downs Michigan in Ann Arbor for the first time since 2010
Heading into Tuesday night’s rivalry game, MSU’s seniors hadn’t defeated Michigan at Crisler Center in their careers.
BASEBALL
Baseball looks to continue hot start to season
The men's baseball team is coming off of a solid start to the season, the team traveled Surprise College Baseball Classic in Arizona going 2-1 in three games. The team opened with a 9-3 win over New Mexico on Friday, their second game of the weekend was 4-3 loss to Oregon State in extra innings on Saturday, the third and final game saw the team rebound against Northwestern with a 3-2 win on Sunday.
SPORTS
Men's basketball tops Michigan at Crisler Center for the first time since 2010
Heading into Tuesday night’s rivalry game, MSU’s seniors hadn’t defeated Michigan at Crisler Center in their careers.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Halftime: men's basketball leads U-M 38-23
Ann Arbor, Mich. It took MSU five 3-point tries before their first make. But when senior guard Travis Trice sank a triple with 13:46 seconds left in the first half, the proverbial lid came off for MSU. The Spartans made 5-of-13 3-pointers and shot 59.3 percent in first half against rival U-M Tuesday night and lead 38-23 at halftime.
SPORTS
Transition offense a new strength for MSU
One of MSU’s most dangerous weapons has just been sharpened. to the starting lineup, the Spartans boast a fast-break that can attack some of the best defenses in the league.
SPORTS
Free throw issues haunt women's basketball in loss to No. 5 Maryland
It’s not just the men’s team who has let a victory slip out of their hands thanks to a dreadful performance at the free-throw line. Faced with the endeavor of knocking off the No.
VOLLEYBALL
Three Spartans prepare for U.S. Women's National Team tryouts in Colorado Springs
Three MSU volleyball players will be heading to Colorado Springs, Colo. to tryout for the U.S. Women's National Team. Freshman setter Rachel Minarick, freshman middle blocker Alyssa Garvelink and sophomore outside hitter Chloe Reinig will take part in an open tryout on Feb.
SPORTS
Denzel Valentine learning to stay out of foul trouble
Junior guard Denzel Valentine has been MSU's most improved player this season. An accurate shooter, capable defender and ball handler, MSU's best basketball typically coincides when the junior guard is locked in. Inversely, MSU's offense has a tendency to stall when Valentine is on the bench.
SPORTS
MSU wrestling falls to Purdue in final Big Ten match of the season
The MSU wrestling team closed out the Big Ten season on Sunday, as they lost to No. 24 Purdue in West Lafayette, IN by a score of 22-13.
SPORTS
Men's basketball prepares for rivalry fight with U-M
The men's basketball team is in third place in conference standings after defeating No. 24 Ohio State on Saturday.
SPORTS
Trio of Dawson, Valentine and Trice must continue to step up if MSU is going to make deep tournament run
Branden Dawson The senior forward is playing at an All-Big Ten level right now, averaging 11.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball comes close to pulling off upset, still falls to Maryland
Before the opening tip off, sophomore forward Aerial Powers was gven a standing ovation in front of the home crowd for her career setting record this past Wednesday. Standing alongside head coach Suzy Merchant on center court, Powers was given a commemorative basketball in recognition of her 1,000 point scored against Penn State, making her the 24th player in Spartan history to reach the milestone. "I was very excited," Powers said when asked to describe the emotions he felt during the pregame ceremonies.
SPORTS
Women's swimming and diving prepare for Big Ten championships
MSU women’s swim & dive will travel to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Women's Big Ten Championships from Wednesday, February 18, to Saturday, February 21.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball drops game to Maryland 75-69
Before the opening tip off, sophomore forward Aerial Powers was giving a standing ovation in front of the home crowd for her career setting record this past Wednesday. Standing alongside head coach Suzy Merchant on center court, Powers was given a commemorative basketball in recognition of her 1,000 point scored against Penn State, making her the 24th player in Spartan history to reach the milestone. A memorable moment for the No.
SOFTBALL
Softball continues hot start to the season with 1-0 win
A dominant pitching performance sends MSU (7-3 overall) softball to California on a high note.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball ranks as third in Big Ten standings
With Saturday's win over No. 23 Ohio State, MSU (17-8 overall, 8-4 Big Ten) is third in the Big Ten standings.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
It's ValenTIME
After missing a game-winning point against Illinois, junior guard Denzel Valentine found redemption in a 3-pointer against Ohio State — appropriately enough on Valentine's Day.
SPORTS
Behind great defense MSU hockey sweeps Penn State
Throughout the season,MSU hockey (12-12-2, 6-4-2-2 Big Ten) has been searching for more confidence or an extra edge.
SPORTS
Wrestling grabs first Big Ten win against Indiana
The MSU wrestling team picked up its first Big Ten win of the season in Bloomington on Friday, with a victory over Indiana. The Spartans spoiled senior night for the Hoosiers, and won the dual meet 26-16 to move on to a 1-7 conference record, and 5-10 overall. MSU came out hot, winning the first three matches. Mitch Rogaliner (125), Garth Yenter (133), and Javier Gasca (141) were responsible for the victories.
BASKETBALL
Aerial Powers on midseason watch list for Dawn Staley Award
15 other players are in the running for the award, but Aerial Powers' dominance on the basketball court in recent weeks will give her the necessary boost to claim the hardwood at the end of the season. Powers, who became the 24th Spartan in history to record over 1,000 points on Wednesday following the road victory against Penn State, was named to the midseason watch list for the Dawn Staley Award earlier this month. Given to the most outstanding collegiate guard in the country who exemplifies the skills that Staley endowed during her career, including ball handling, scoring and the ability to distribute the basketball. The Detroit native is one of four players from the Big Ten who were named to the watch list, along with Ohio State's Kelsey Mitchell, Rutger's Tyler Scaife and Samantha Logic of Iowa. The sophomore's 26-points in Happy Valley puts her 33-points behind Liz Shimek (2002-06) for the MSU single-season scoring record.