ICE HOCKEY
MSU travels to South Bend for ND series
Before this hockey season started, Tom Anastos said he picked Notre Dame’s program to be one of the top teams in the country.
BASKETBALL
No. 19 Spartans to host Loyola Chicago
It’s been one day since an emotional Tom Izzo addressed the media following his team’s 32-point victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where the head coach promised his playing rotation would be shortened. After watching the film, a more subdued Izzo hadn’t changed his stance.
BASKETBALL
MSU looks to stay perfect against No. 19 Dayton
The MSU women’s basketball team (8-0) has accomplished more with their backs against the wall this year than was expected of them, and now they have another obstacle to hurdle when they take on No. 19 Dayton at 1 p.m. Saturday in Dayton, Ohio.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans to battle U-M in NCAA tourney
The MSU volleyball team is slated to play against Michigan today, but this time, the match will be anything but the usual.
SPORTS
Wrestling faces weekend duels against Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
With duels against Wisconsin and Northern Illinois this weekend, the MSU wrestling team (1-1) is emotionally and physically ready to start the Big Ten season, but there still is one key component the players must improve on.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 19 Spartans rout Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Izzo unhappy with team's effort
Before the No. 19 MSU basketball team took the floor Wednesday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Tom Izzo vowed he’d have a much fairer evaluation of his team than he did on Saturday against Nicholls State. But even after the No. 19 Spartans thoroughly routed the Golden Lions on Wednesday evening at Breslin Center, the veteran head coach didn’t like what he saw.
BASKETBALL
Izzo's frustration's grow as Spartans search for rotation
Holding an opponent scoreless for the opening 10 minutes of a game, as part of a 32-point victory would have most basketball coaches excited. But Wednesday night, Tom Izzo was anything but.
BASKETBALL
No. 19 Spartans defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 76-44
There was a distinct holiday flavor in the air at Breslin Center on Wednesday, as the Izzone student section taunted visiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff with Christmas songs for much of the evening. Unfortunately, the No. 19 MSU basketball team wasn’t exactly in the mood for gift giving.
FOOTBALL
Introducing the Horned Frogs
*On Sunday, it was announced the MSU football team (6-6 overall, 3-5 Big Ten) is headed to Tempe, Ariz., to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (7-5, 4-5 Big 12) in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
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.