FOOTBALL
GameDay tradition continues in East Lansing
Walking up to College GameDay, you would guess everyone dressed in red was supporting No. 4 Wisconsin against No.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans fall to Ohio State, 5-2
One of the major flaws of the MSU hockey team this season has been making mistakes that turn into goals for the opposing team. Following a 3-0 shutout win Thursday night, the Spartans made some costly errors that turned into goals late and they would fall to Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena, 5-2. “Ohio State came out real hard, as we expected that they would,” head coach Tom Anastos said.
FOOTBALL
GameDay puts MSU football in ESPN spotlight
For most people, when news breaks that ESPN’s College GameDay (9 a.m. ESPNU, 10 a.m. ESPN) is coming to town, the first thing that pops into mind is, “What should I write on my sign, and how early do I need to get there for a spot near Erin Andrews?”
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey shuts out Ohio State in home opener
After a disappointing start to the season, it appears a little home cooking was all Tom Anastos and the MSU hockey team needed. In the regular season home opener at Munn Ice Arena on Thursday, the Spartans got a strong performance from senior goalkeeper Drew Palmisano along with three combined goals from three different players to shut down Ohio State, 3-0. “Overall, I thought that was a good team victory,” junior defenseman Torey Krug said.
FOOTBALL
Spartans excited to play Badgers on national stage
As if the nation’s best scoring offense squaring off against the best defense under the lights was not enough, the Spartans also are celebrating Homecoming, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be there to put all eyes on MSU.
FOOTBALL
MSU focused on stopping run against No. 4 Wisconsin
Trenton Robinson would have his defense play the nation’s best team on a weekly basis if it were possible. The senior safety loves playing on a big stage, and he said it doesn’t get much better than going against No.
SOCCER
Women's soccer set for difficult, emotional weekend
Coming into the most important weekend of the season, the MSU women’s soccer team will be carrying heavy hearts. Even as 13-time defending Big Ten Champion Penn State and Ohio State come to town, the minds and the thoughts of Spartan players will be fixated on the passing of Adalin Farnum.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball hits the road to take on No. 23 Ohio State
Coming off a 3-1 set victory over No. 21 Michigan, the MSU volleyball team will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to face its third straight ranked opponent in the No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes.
FOOTBALL
Former MSU great Gene Washington to be honored Saturday
Gene Washington will be honored during a special pregame ceremony prior to kickoff between No. 15 MSU and No. 4. Wisconsin.
SPORTS
Cross country heads to Eastern Michigan for final regular season meet
On Friday, the cross country team will compete at the EMU Fall Classic in Dexter, Mich. This is the final race prior to the championship season.
FOOTBALL
Gholston suspended for one game by Big Ten
Sophomore defensive end William Gholston is suspended for one game for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during MSU’s 28-14 win over Michigan, the Big Ten announced Thursday. Gholston will miss Saturday’s game against No. 4 Wisconsin.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball beats No. 21 U-M in front of excited home crowd
Before a Jenison Field House crowd cackling with electricity, the MSU volleyball team defeated the No.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey hopes to make statement against Buckeyes
The Spartans (1-3-0, 0-2-0 CCHA) return home this week to face off against CCHA opponent Ohio State (2-2, 1-1 CCHA) at Munn Ice Arena. Although MSU holds a forceful all-time series lead (81-25-8), it enters the game looking to make a statement against a formidable conference opponent.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans use positivity to get through growing pains
With a change in staff and personnel, the team has had some noticeable growing pains early in the year. Even as they continue to build, Anastos wants to focus on correcting costly mistakes and forcing other teams to make mistakes of their own.
SOCCER
Men's soccer battles Bowling Green to 0-0 tie
The MSU men’s soccer team tied Bowling Green 0-0 Wednesday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
SPORTS
Pair of Spartans earn weekly field hockey honors
The MSU field hockey team cleaned up in the weekly Big Ten awards, as sophomore goaltender Molly Cassidy and freshman forward Allie Ahern both were honored for their weekend play.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball feels hungry heading into new season
Although youth — the Spartans feature six freshman or redshirt freshman and three sophomores — might cause some problems this season, it isn’t likely complacency will be one of them.
BASKETBALL
Izzo says team rested, ready for new season
Tom Izzo is rejuvenated and ready for the new season — so is his basketball team.
Julia Nagy
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VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball expects big crowd for U-M game
The football team isn’t the only team with a big rivalry game this week. The MSU volleyball team is hoping to continue MSU’s weeklong success against its in-state rivals when it takes on the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines at Jenison Field House on Wednesday night.