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.
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.
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.
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.
Now in the polls for 18 straight weeks, MSU is ranked No. 17 in the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freshman Cam Ward scored 18 in his first of what will likely be many dominant performances in MSU's statement win over Arkansas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MSU will tip against No. 14 Arkansas on Saturday, but much needs to be improved before then
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.
The rise of the Munnsters (MSU hockey's student section) mirrors the program’s own revival. Nightingale’s return to his alma mater has lifted MSU hockey back into national contention and given students something to rally around. The chants, the lines, the road trips — they’re all proof of how much this team, and its coach, have changed what hockey feels like in East Lansing.
No. 1 MSU hockey will face No. 3 Penn State on Nov. 7 and 8 at home to kick off Big Ten play. This matchup is full of thrills, as last season MSU did not perform as well as it had hoped against Penn State. The Spartans will face a team with a similar style of hockey as well as former CHL teammates and the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick.
When the class of 2026 arrived on campus four years ago, they expected a good football team. Instead, what they got was defeat. Four grim years of it. Losing records and no bowl game experiences and no victories over rival Michigan. For some seniors, it's frustrating. For others, it's unbelievable.