The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are set to compete for the Stanley Cup starting on Wednesday, and two former Spartans — one from each team — are entering the fray.
Crossing just 20 seconds away from her personal record time, redshirt sophomore Leah O’Connor placed fifth overall in the 3,000 steeplechase on the final day of competition. With a time of 9:53.71 O’Connor was one of three Spartans to earn first-team All-American honors at the 2013 NCAA Track and Field Championships.
After patiently waiting with anxiety, MSU pitcher Andrew Waszak knew his time had finally come when his father, who had been watching the MLB First-Year Player Draft all day, began shouting with excitement on Saturday afternoon.
MSU junior pitcher David Garner was selected in the seventh round (No. 198 overall) by the Chicago Cubs on Friday at the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Six MSU athletes were recognized for their contributions both on and off the field yesterday as MSU announced the school’s athletic awards for 2012-13. Senior women’s golfer Caroline Powers took home four of the eight awards handed out yesterday, taking home George Alderton Female Co-Athlete of the Year (shared with track and field senior Beth Rohl), Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (Female), Chester Brewer Leadership Award and Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (Female). Junior running back Le’Veon Bell was honored as the George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year.
Two former MSU men’s golfers Matt Harmon and Randall Hutchison qualified for the 2013 U.S. Open at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., taking place June 13-16. Harmon and Hutchison were among eight golfers who qualified at the sectional qualifying site Monday in Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md.
After a five-year hiatus, the trophy that signified the rivalry between Michigan State and Penn State football will return.
MSU senior center Adreian Payne accepted an invitation to try out for the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team that will compete at the 2013 World University Games in Kazan, Russia from July 6-17. Twenty-nine of the top college basketball players from across the country will attempt to crack the 12-man roster.
On Monday, the MSU softball team signed 6-foot-1 pitcher Kristina Zalewski of Ann Arbor and Saline High School to a National Letter of Intent. Zalewski joins incoming freshmen third basemen Sarah Gutknech, pitcher Valerie Kaff, catcher Kassidy Kujawa and shortstop and center fielder McKenna Stephens to the 2014 recruiting class. Softball head coach Jacquie Joseph is excited about the signing. “She is hard-throwing, good-sized kid,” Joseph said.
With the MSU track and field team advancing 12 Spartans to the NCAA Championships, head coach Walt Drenth said the team’s biggest challenge has been exceptional competition.
In response to the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, the New World Flood Organization, which promotes community service and giving among students, will be gathering supplies and delivering them next week to those affected.
The most decorated female golfer in MSU history is leaving on top. Senior Caroline Powers was named to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-America Team as an honorable mention on Wednesday.
Former MSU hockey player Torey Krug has so far had a storybook start to his NHL career. After being called up from the AHL’s Providence Bruins into the thick of Stanley Cup playoff hockey on May 16, the 22-year-old rookie has outplayed many of the veterans.
The Spartan offensive line has potentially lost a key player. Reports from 247sports.com indicate that junior right tackle Skyler Burkland will forego his 2013-14 season due to injuries.
The MSU baseball team not only failed to receive an at-large bid to the 2013 NCAA Baseball Tournament yesterday, it was the final team left out of the field. Head coach Jake Boss Jr.
The MSU track and field team advanced 12 Spartans to the NCAA Championships at the NCAA East Preliminary Championships last week.
The MSU women’s golf team made history tying for ninth in the NCAA Women’s Golf Championships.
MSU freshman rower Katie Cromie has been named the Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Cromie shares the honor with Catherine Shields of Big Ten champion Ohio State.
Former MSU hockey player Torey Krug has made an immediate impact for the Boston Bruins amidst the ongoing battle for Lord Stanley.
MSU’s women basketball recruit Tori Jankoska of Freeland High was named to the 2013 PARADE High School All-American team.