WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU’s dominant defense continues as shooting heats up in 96-52 victory

Tyler Gaylord

November 12, 2025

No. 24 Michigan State continued its early-season dominance Wednesday night, cruising to a 96-52 win over Youngstown State behind another stifling defensive effort and a breakout shooting performance. The Spartans forced 27 turnovers, hauled in eight offensive rebounds in a gritty second quarter, and saw four players score in double figures — all trademarks of Robyn Fralick’s “team ball” mentality.

FOOTBALL

Michigan State football faces three-year probation for recruiting violations

Croix Green

November 12, 2025

Michigan State football has been placed on a three-year probationary period by the NCAA after investigators found that former staff members “arranged and provided impermissible recruiting inducements and benefits and unofficial visit expenses” during the tenure of former head coach Mel Tucker.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Sophia Piotrowski follows her mother’s path while shaping her own

Genevieve Henry

November 12, 2025

Sophia Piotrowski is doing more than just carrying on her mom's legacy with Spartan soccer – she's forging her own. From the 90s to the current golden era of MSU women's soccer, this mother-daughter duo reflects on family, hard work and progress.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Izzo still looking for shooters heading into San José State

Lucas Gentilia

November 12, 2025

Heading into a "trap game" against San José State, MSU and head coach Tom Izzo are searching for an answer from three while taking the next step in their physicality.

SPORTS

Spartans shine across the board with growth and big wins

The State News Sports Desk

November 11, 2025

Michigan State delivered statement wins across the board this week, headlined by men’s basketball toppling No. 14 Arkansas, No. 1 hockey sweeping a top-three clash, and women’s basketball continuing its defensive domination. From postseason heartbreak and history-making seeds in women’s soccer to fresh starts in wrestling, the Spartans battled in every arena — proving the Green and White aren’t slowing down.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey's Augustine and Stramel earn Big Ten honors

Audrey Dayton

November 11, 2025

No. 1 Michigan State University hockey had two players earn Big Ten Star of the Week honors after its 2-1 overtime victory and 5-0 shutout of then No. 3 Penn State. Junior goaltender Trey Augustine earned First Star and senior center Charlie Stramel earned Third Star.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women’s soccer earns highest NCAA seed in program history

Genevieve Henry

November 10, 2025

Michigan State women's soccer secured a No. 2 seed for the NCAA Tournament, the highest in program history. The Spartans will host the first three rounds at DeMartin Stadium, first taking on Milwaukee on Friday at 6 p.m.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU moves up to No. 17 in AP Poll

Lucas Gentilia

November 10, 2025

Now in the polls for 18 straight weeks, MSU is ranked No. 17 in the country.

SPORTS

MSU's Formula Racing Team builds the future of racing from scratch

Nandini Jaithalia

November 10, 2025

At MSU’s Formula Racing Team, student engineers pour countless hours into designing, building and fine-tuning a Formula-style race car that embodies both speed and teamwork, competing in tournaments that push both their skills and their creativity to the limit.

SPORTS

Former MSU softball coach follows her lifelong passion for teaching

Nandini Jaithalia

November 10, 2025

For Dr. Dianne Ulibarri, teaching has never been limited to the classroom. From her years coaching softball to decades in anatomy and biomechanics, she’s built a career on guiding others to find their strength.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Four Spartans in double figures power 92-60 MSU victory

Tyler Gaylord

November 9, 2025

No. 23 Michigan State used defensive pressure and balanced scoring to pull away from Eastern Michigan, 92-60. A total of 30 turnovers, 36 points off giveaways and four double-digit scorers defined the Spartans’ second win of the season.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women's soccer loses Big Ten championship in penalty shootout

Genevieve Henry

November 9, 2025

Michigan State women's soccer lost the Big Ten Championship match on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw with a heavy-hearted, yet determined Washington team.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU outmuscles Arkansas despite struggles from three-point range

Kaspar Haehnle

November 9, 2025

Michigan State overcame cold three-point shooting with toughness inside, outmuscling No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 behind a dominant paint performance led by freshman Cam Ward’s double-double. The Spartans’ physicality and defense defined the win, earning a key early-season résumé boost at the Breslin Center.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Freshman Cam Ward dominates in statement 69-66 win over Arkansas

Lucas Gentilia

November 9, 2025

Freshman Cam Ward scored 18 in his first of what will likely be many dominant performances in MSU's statement win over Arkansas.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey shuts out Penn State in series' sweep

Audrey Dayton

November 9, 2025

Less than 24 hours after an overtime win No. 1 Michigan State hockey returned to Munn Ice Arena, looking to sweep its series against No. 3 Penn State. The Spartans set the tone with a 1-0 early lead in the first and never trailed, going on to earn a 5-0 shutout. 

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey takes down Penn State in overtime thriller

Audrey Dayton

November 8, 2025

No. 1 MSU hockey defeated No. 3 Penn State in its conference opener after taking a 1-0 lead in the first period. The Nittany Lions evened the score off the stick of the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick. The game remained tied at the end of regulation, but MSU's reliable duo orchestrated a game winning shot to earn the Spartan victory.

MEN'S SOCCER

MSU men’s soccer defeated in valiant effort against No.1 Maryland

Croix Green

November 8, 2025

MSU men's soccer brought their rollercoaster season to a close at home against No.1 Maryland. The Spartans would fall 4-3 but overall end the year on a positive note leaving everything on the field and taking the best team in the country to the final whistle.

FOOTBALL

Levy faces backlash over Spartan Stadium concessions

Lucas Gentilia

November 8, 2025

Michigan State University partnered with Levy to manage concessions at athletic venues starting this season, but the rollout drew widespread fan criticism. Surveys and feedback described long lines, poor food quality, and overpriced options, prompting calls for improvement and healthier choices.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

A battle in transition: MSU must improve to top No. 14 Arkansas

Lucas Gentilia

November 7, 2025

MSU will tip against No. 14 Arkansas on Saturday, but much needs to be improved before then

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women’s soccer stuns UCLA in overtime to reach Big Ten final

Genevieve Henry

November 7, 2025

Emerson Sargeant scored both goals as MSU completed the comeback against UCLA to win 2-1 in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans will vie for the Big Ten Championship on Sunday in St. Louis.