ICE HOCKEY
Comley: This year's team adds bite, size, toughness
MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley made it clear — this year’s hockey team is better than last year’s.
ICE HOCKEY
Captains impressed by talent, work ethic of freshman class
With 19 underclassmen on the MSU hockey roster, it would seem co-captains Nick Sucharski and Jeff Petry would have their hands full showing the newcomers the ropes of the program. But that hasn’t been the case.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio: U-M not to be taken lightly
Looking to limit distractions during his team’s biggest week of the season, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio has limited media availability to the football team’s leaders and has closed practice for the third straight week.
SOCCER
MSU looks to get back on track against tough nonconference foe
MSU head coach Damon Rensing isn’t too worried about the men’s soccer team’s 1-0 loss to Ohio State on Sunday.
SPORTS
Field hockey racks up weekly awards
Three players from the No. 8 MSU field hockey team were recognized by the Big Ten for their efforts in helping the team to two weekend victories.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball captains named
MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced Monday that seniors Lauren Aitch, Allyssa DeHaan, Aisha Jefferson and Mandy Piechowski were selected as team captains for the 2009-10 season.
FOOTBALL
Spartans get back to work on practice field
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio held a “brief” practice for his team Sunday night, something he said he rarely has done in his three years in East Lansing.
FOOTBALL
Spartans' 1-3 record misleading
Well, who saw this coming? I don’t think too many. The MSU football team has limped to a 1-3 start and hasn’t beaten a Football Bowl Subdivision team in 10 months (a 21-7 victory against Purdue last November).
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans drop 1st 2 matches of season
Following four impressive weekends of play to start the season, the No. 16 MSU volleyball team got its first taste of the Big Ten in two losses this weekend.
SOCCER
Both men's, women's teams worth watching
If you aren’t on the MSU soccer bandwagon, it’s time to step aboard. After both the men and women opened up their conference slate Sunday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, one thing is clear — the soccer programs at MSU are worth taking note of.
BASKETBALL
Izzone campout allows for interaction between team, fans
Students looking to get access to Tom Izzo and talk to their favorite players about last season’s Final Four run had the opportunity to do just that at this weekend’s Izzone Campout.
SPORTS
Spartans make big plays in weekend sweep
After waiting four weekends to see a home game, fans of the No. 8 MSU field hockey team had to wait until the second half Friday before the Spartans found their rhythm.
SOCCER
MSU coach: Sinacola knee injury 'could be serious'
The No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team picked up a big win when they beat No. 22 Penn State 3-2 in overtime Sunday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, but the Spartans also might have been dealt a huge loss.
SOCCER
Spartans drop Big Ten opener 1-0 to Buckeyes
For the fifth straight time, No. 26 Ohio State got the better of the No. 22 MSU men’s soccer team. In Sunday’s conference opener at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, the Buckeyes scored the game’s lone goal in the 17th minute and were able to hold off a constant offensive bombardment by the Spartans in the second half to sneak out with a 1-0 win.
FOOTBALL
Defensively deficient
Coming into the season, the MSU football team’s defense was expected to anchor the team to a solid season and another Jan. 1 bowl game. Although still possible, the team’s 1-3 start, in which the defense has given up an average of 33.3 points in three losses, has left many asking questions about what’s gone wrong.
SOCCER
Heyboer nets golden goal in 3-2 win over Penn State
In one of the biggest games Laura Heyboer has played with the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team, the sophomore forward was on the finishing side of one of the best plays she said she’s been a part of.
FOOTBALL
Spartans continue losing streak with 38-30 loss to Wisconsin
Madison, Wisc. — Following two heartbreaking losses, the Spartan football team came out flat to open the Big Ten season, losing to Wisconsin, 38-30 on Saturday.
SPORTS
Breaking down the Big Ten: Field hockey
The No. 8 Spartans are the highest ranked Big Ten team to begin the regular season, and should be considered among the favorites to win the conference.
VOLLEYBALL
Breaking down the Big Ten: Volleyball
The No. 16 volleyball team is off to the program’s best start since 1976 and has turned some heads across the country en route to a 12-0 nonconference opening.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Breaking down the Big Ten: Women's soccer
For the No. 13 MSU women’s soccer team, there’s no easing into the Big Ten season.