SPORTS
Spartans prepare for finals as well as Sweet 16 matchup
For many students, the upcoming finals week can be a stressful experience.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 19 Spartans host Arkansas-Pine Bluff in nonconference tilt
As is the case for many college basketball teams this time of year, there still are kinks to be worked out by head coach Tom Izzo and the No. 19 MSU basketball team. However, in the nonconference season, aside from a few games, it’s often hard to find a fair point of evaluation.
ICE HOCKEY
Freshman defenders recognized for consistency
When Travis Walsh was growing up, he was taught that going unnoticed as a defenseman sometimes can be a positive attribute.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball looks to stay perfect against Oakland
When the MSU women’s basketball team lost to Notre Dame on Dec. 11, 1999, it already was off to the best start in program history.
VOLLEYBALL
Key MSU volleyball players coming off big weekend
With every big win reads a crucial performance in the box score, and with MSU volleyball’s memorable weekend in the NCAA Tournament, the Spartans are no exception.
SPORTS
The Best in Fall Sports 2012
With the fall semester coming to a close, the State News sports desk gathered around its very small round table to discuss the season’s top performers and come up with the best of the best of the best in MSU sports in the fall. Arguments were made, deriding laughter was heard, tears were shed, but we finally compiled the official State News Best in Fall Sports 2012.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans welcome extra practice time
Extra practice time isn’t something basketball players usually are fond of.
BASKETBALL
Despite many hurdles, Merchant finding success for Spartans
In 17 years of coaching, MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant has never experienced something like she has this season.
ICE HOCKEY
Newcomers finding groove for MSU hockey team
The beginning of a new chapter always warrants an adjustment period. Whether it’s a new job, moving to a new city or, in the case of MSU hockey (4-8-2 overall, 3-6-1 CCHA), bringing in 12 new players, getting into a groove takes time.
VOLLEYBALL
George continues to build résumé during signature season
For MSU volleyball head coach Cathy George, this season has been a remarkable one for her already impressive résumé.
FOOTBALL
Football team to play in Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
If the commercials are any indication, the MSU football team (6-6 overall, 3-5 Big Ten) can expect a wild bowl game experience when it plays TCU (7-5, 4-5 Big 12) in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on Dec. 29 in Tempe, Ariz.
BASKETBALL
New starting lineup proves successful for Izzo, MSU
Nearly two weeks ago, Tom Izzo tried to shake things up, but fate wouldn’t let him.
VOLLEYBALL
Column: Spartans not taken lightly after UCLA win
For the better part of its season, the MSU volleyball team has been playing a role most teams despise being in: the underdog role.
ICE HOCKEY
Ice hockey team swept in weekend series against Ohio State
When Ohio State (7-4-3 overall, 6-2-2-1 CCHA) traveled to East Lansing this weekend for an away series, the players brought with them six periods of consistent, strong hockey.
SPORTS
Spartans gymnasts excel at annual Green and White Scrimmage
The MSU gymnastics team looks to get ready for the season as the Green squad defeated the White squad 115.65 to 115.50 at the Green and White Scrimmage Sunday afternoon.
FOOTBALL
Spartans accept bid to Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
The MSU football team has accepted an invitation to play in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl in Tempe, Ariz. on Dec. 29, the MSU athletics department announced Sunday afternoon.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans advance to Sweet 16 after knocking off defending champion UCLA
The chips were stacked against the Spartans on Saturday, as they squared off against the defending national champion UCLA at their home court.
BASKETBALL
No. 13 MSU gets back to having fun in rout of Nicholls State
After a stressful opening month to the season that began with the No. 13 MSU men’s basketball team (6-2) traveling across the pond to Germany, flying to Atlanta four days later to face the then No. 7 team in the country, then playing a stretch of four games in one week, the Spartans needed a laugher, and Saturday they got one.
ICE HOCKEY
Ohio State sweeps Spartans 3 to 1 complete weekend sweep
After Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to Ohio State (7-4-3 overall, 6-2-2-1 CCHA), MSU’s Matt Grassi noted the Spartans only made two or three mistakes that night.
BASKETBALL
Balanced attack helps Spartans find success
The game was over and Milwaukee wanted to leave the floor, but glass lying across the court stood in their path, leaving the Panthers didn’t know what to do. A light bulb in Breslin Center appeared to have shattered in fitting fashion: the Spartans had shot the lights out and Milwaukee didn’t have an answer.