ICE HOCKEY
MSU, U-M games have CCHA implications
There’s a mutual respect between MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley and Michigan coach Red Berenson.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Schiffauer's rehab going well, looking forward to next season
The season started promising for Courtney Schiffauer. Through two games, the sophomore forward led MSU in points (16.5), rebounds (7.5) and assists (four), and was emerging as a reliable 3-point threat after knocking down 8-of-13 tries.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans hold advantage Saturday vs. Northwestern
When the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team meets up with Northwestern on Saturday at Breslin Center (7 p.m., BTN) it will mark the third time the Spartans already have played an opponent twice in their Big Ten schedule.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU aware of 'fool's gold' in 8-0 start
During the past few weeks, head coach Tom Izzo has sounded more like a pirate than a basketball coach.
SPORTS
MSU prepares for 'Flip for a Cure' meet, fundraiser
The No. 22 MSU gymnastics team returns home this weekend to what’s expected to be a lively setting at the team’s annual Flip for a Cure meet at Jenison Field House. The Spartans will battle Ohio State at 1 p.m. Saturday and wear pink leotards to support breast cancer awareness.
ICE HOCKEY
Grassi, Josepher find chemistry as 3rd pairing
Matt Grassi and Zach Josepher couldn’t stand playing against each other in junior hockey. Before committing to MSU, both defensemen spent two years playing in the British Columbia Hockey League.
SPORTS
Spartans travel to Michigan, No. 1 Iowa in weekend dual matches
After showing toughness against higher-ranked opponents in its first Big Ten weekend, the MSU wrestling team hopes to follow up its performance by collecting wins this weekend at Michigan and No. 1 Iowa.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Versatile Johnson key to MSU success
Playing at Northwestern always is special for Lykendra Johnson. Welsh-Ryan Arena sits about 20 miles away from the sophomore forward’s hometown of River Forest, Ill., meaning family and friends likely will fill the stands when the Spartans play the Wildcats at 8 p.m. tonight.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans prepare to face Jaeschke, Northwestern
Long road stretches can make or break a team’s season. For the MSU women’s basketball team, it’s even tougher considering the Spartans already have lost five conference games.
BASKETBALL
Spartans have stronghold on this 'rivalry'
I’m still waiting. Waiting for Michigan to crash the boards or someone to put a hand in the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year’s face. I’m waiting for U-M fans and students to show up for every game like they did Tuesday. Waiting for the Wolverines to make winning this game a point of emphasis as much as the ever-winning Spartans do.
BASKETBALL
Cool hand Lucas
For the second straight game, junior guard Kalin Lucas demanded the ball in the final seconds. For the second straight game, Lucas delivered. Lucas nailed a mid-range jumper with 3.5 seconds remaining and a last-ditch layup by Michigan forward DeShawn Sims rimmed out Tuesday as the Spartans defeated rival U-M, 57-56, at Crisler Arena.
BASKETBALL
MSU growing, nearing early expectations
Is the MSU women’s basketball team back? Following last week’s impressive wins, it’s tough to say the Spartans haven’t solved their woes. The biggest culprit during the team’s three-game losing streak was its struggling offense.
SPORTS
Freshman Osterman making immediate impact
Trailing 4-2 late in his match Sunday against Illinois’ No. 11 Ryan Prater, Dan Osterman planted his higher-ranked opponent onto the mat for a two-point takedown, only to see his opponent record a two-point reversal with two seconds left in the match to clinch victory.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers prepare for weekend series against Michigan
There’s a buzz surrounding players on the MSU hockey team. It’s Michigan week. The No. 12 Spartans put Saturday’s devastating last-minute loss to Ohio State behind them, and now are going full force into this weekend’s series against the Wolverines.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans to face Wolverines in rivalry game
Tom Izzo disagrees with former football coach and current trustee George Perles’ famous quote, “They all count one.” The mantra is something the MSU men’s basketball head coach won’t be thinking tonight when the No. 5 Spartans (17-3, 7-0) travel to Ann Arbor to face Michigan (10-9, 3-4).
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Balanced, up-tempo attack key to recent MSU success
Following a stretch of games when only one or two players would make an impact, the MSU women’s basketball team got a total team effort this past weekend against Minnesota and Purdue.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo supports athletics department, calls new logo 'brilliant'
To all Spartans fans outraged by the new MSU logo, men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has a message: Shame on you.
BASKETBALL
Izzo sounds off on new logo
Men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo showed support for the athletic department’s new project that includes a redesigned logo during his weekly press conference on Monday.
BASKETBALL
Spartans pick up road win vs. Minnesota
One day after the MSU men’s basketball team came back from a double-digit second-half deficit to beat the Golden Gophers, the MSU women’s basketball team did the same on Sunday, rallying from 10 down to knock off the Gophers 66-57.
SPORTS
Marquee match doesn’t take place
No. 1-ranked 133-pound senior Franklin Gomez put his 26-game winning streak on the line Friday, but did so against Minnesota’s Thane Antczak — not No. 2-ranked 133-pound senior Jayson Ness, who did not make the trip to East Lansing.