When freshman defender Brandon Munson joined Michigan State University’s men’s soccer roster for the 2024 season, expectations were tempered. After all, new players arrive and compete for spots each year. But in the case of 18-year-old Munson, his impact on the team became evident far sooner than anyone anticipated.
For the first quarter of the season, Spartans consistently relied on their ability to defend the rush. But over the past three games, MSU's interior defense has struggled to hold its own at the point of attack. It has been one of many reasons for the Spartans' three-game slide following a 3-0 start.
Ahead of MSU hockey's exhibition against a small school from Windsor, Ontario, Nightingale emphasized the importance of team maturation after last weekend's heavyweight battle.
MSU football has shown its potential at times, keeping fans eager and invested. On the other hand, the Spartans have had glaring problems in many areas as they've struggled with consistency and against higher-level teams.
After three years of consistent playing time and inconsistent performances, MSU football defensive back Charles Brantley has played like the defensive cornerstone he was shaped up to be.
From late July to October, the Detroit Tigers caught the baseball world's attention with their underdog mentality and perseverance despite being the youngest team in Major League Baseball. Detroit's magical run to the ALDS ended Saturday with a loss at Cleveland.
After MSU's 3-0 loss Friday night, head coach Adam Nightingale said the problem wasn't within the lineups he rolled out. But less than 24 hours later, he jumbled four forward lines to start in the series finale.
After battling tooth and nail with the Eagles through 60 minutes, the Spartans pulled off a statement 4-3 victory over the No. 2-ranked team in the country, the 600th program win at Munn Ice Arena.
MSU volleyball fell 3-2 in a close battle against Illinois Saturday. Most of the five sets were even throughout but the Spartans were not efficient enough offensively. MSU gave Illinois multiple chances to score without having adequate counterattacks.
Michigan State men’s soccer clinched a tightly contested victory over No. 25 Wisconsin Friday night, powered by two moments of brilliance from senior midfielder Sean Kerrigan.
The Spartan hockey MSU fans have grown accustomed to under head coach Nightingale was absent Friday night against Boston College. The Spartans were shut out 3-0 after turning in a "cutesy" effort.
Just 90 seconds into the second period Friday night, it was clear MSU hockey was in trouble against the No. 2 team in the country. MSU was outplayed 3-0 by the Eagles by way of sloppy passes and poor stick handling, silencing Munn Ice Arena in MSU's home opener.
Here's a look at former MSU basketball players who will play in the NBA this season.
Head coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State men’s basketball have landed their first prospect in the 2025 class. Four-star Jordan Scott, a 6-foot-7 forward from South Lakes High School in Virginia, announced his commitment to MSU on Thursday.
Michigan State hockey finished its first weekend of action with a sweep over Lake Superior State University. But the time has come for what could be the Spartans' biggest test of the season, a home opener weekend series against powerhouse Boston College.
Here's what MSU football can look to fix and adjust in its bye week.
A number of storylines swirled around the first NBA game at Breslin Center in six years: the developing Pistons and Mat Ishbia and Devin Booker's homecoming.
MSU is celebrating and recognizing October as Disability Pride Month. The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, or CSD, collaborated with the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Club and held an event called Adaptive Sports Day on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Underneath the still surface of the pool at IM Circle on MSU's campus, the clatter of sticks and whirring of fins break the silence. A small, dedicated group of Spartans have dove deep into a sport unknown to many: underwater hockey.
Whether it's competing in tournaments or spending an afternoon with friends, the MSU Fishing Club is united by its collective passion for the sport.