BASKETBALL

Pistons swap Billups for Iverson; smart move by Joe Dumars

Joe Dumars has done it again. With the trade of Denver Nuggets All-Star Allen Iverson for Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups, center Cheikh Samb and five minutes with Antonio McDyess’ bought-out contract, the Pistons general manager has pulled off another risky swap that not only keeps Detroit in the NBA title hunt, but also positions the team for success in the future.

BASKETBALL

Roe making strides as MSU prepares for exhibition game

Sean Ely

November 3, 2008

The No. 7 MSU men’s basketball team has been practicing and scrimmaging each other so much lately that freshman forward Delvon Roe admitted he can’t even remember what five-on-five hoops looks like between two different teams.

FOOTBALL

Swenson bails Spartans out with last-minute kick

Jacob Carpenter

November 2, 2008

For about two minutes Saturday afternoon in Spartan Stadium, all eyes were on junior kicker Brett Swenson.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers take four points against Broncos

Alex DiFilippo

November 2, 2008

Kalamazoo — Freshman forward Trevor Nill didn’t even see his first collegiate goal squeak into the net.

SOCCER

Coaches, players, sound off on Baum's 32-year tenure

Staff Reports

November 2, 2008

“Joe’s done a great job, but I think he’s way too young to retire. He does things the way Michigan State believes in and that’s with class and with dignity and by doing things the right way. I think everyone is very proud of him and I wish him the best. I know the head coach next year is going to get a great assistant.”

SOCCER

Baum leaves lasting mark on MSU soccer

Alex DiFilippo

November 2, 2008

It couldn’t have been scripted any better. The MSU men’s soccer team sent head coach Joe Baum out on top and accomplished something never before seen in the program’s history — winning a regular season Big Ten title.

SOCCER

Storybook ending

Alex DiFilippo

November 2, 2008

A lot was on the line Sunday afternoon for the No. 25 MSU men’s soccer team at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.

BASKETBALL

Lucas scores 24 points to lead Green to 88-79 victory over White

Sean Ely

November 2, 2008

When there’s no other squad available, just divvy ‘em up, grab a couple referees and hit the hardwood.

BASKETBALL

Women's team struggles with fatigues, splits halves with scout team

The women’s basketball team looked strong Sunday as it battled the scout team in the annual Green and White Game.

SPORTS

Field hockey knocks off no. 8 Penn State, Central Michigan

The No. 10 MSU field hockey team got the key wins it needed to lock up a spot in the NCAA Tournament by beating No. 8 Penn State and Central Michigan.

SOCCER

University community celebrates Baum's 32 years as head coach

Jacob Carpenter

November 2, 2008

Surrounded by friends, soccer alumni from all eras and his newly crowned Big Ten championship team, the bearded face of MSU soccer was bid farewell Sunday.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans tie Broncos, win shootout

Alex DiFilippo

November 2, 2008

Kalamazoo — For the second straight weekend, the No. 11 Spartans found a way to earn four points.

FOOTBALL

Late field goal gives Spartans 25-24 win

Cash Kruth

November 1, 2008

Junior kicker Brett Swenson hit a 44-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, as No. 21 MSU posted a 25-24 come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin at Spartan Stadium.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers knock off Broncos 3-1

Alex DiFilippo

October 31, 2008

In the Halloween matchup between No. 11 MSU and Western Michigan, the Spartans didn’t fall for many tricks and instead earned a handful of treats.

SOCCER

Spartans tie Wolverines 1-1

Sean Ely

October 31, 2008

The MSU women’s soccer team’s pregame checklist was a bit lengthy. But in all actuality, all the Spartans had to do in order to get everything they wanted was pick up the victory.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Spartans look to reduce mental errors

Cash Kruth

October 31, 2008

With less than two weeks of practice under its belt, the MSU women’s basketball team still has a lot of work to do before the start of the 2008-09 season.

SOCCER

Spartans shoot for Big Ten title in Baum's final home game

Alex DiFilippo

October 30, 2008

MSU soccer head coach Joe Baum’s last home game, the No. 25 Spartans have the opportunity to do something that has never been done in the program’s history.

FOOTBALL

Bates' new punting style a kick on special teams

Jacob Carpenter

October 30, 2008

The first time MSU head coach Mark Dantonio saw sophomore punter Aaron Bates try his new punting style of dropping the point of the football toward the ground instead of flat, he thought his starter had botched the kick.

FOOTBALL

One snap away

Cash Kruth

October 30, 2008

In one snap, Kirk Cousins’ role on the MSU football team could change dramatically. One hard hit on senior quarterback Brian Hoyer and the redshirt freshman would have to trade his headset for his helmet and run onto the field to lead the Spartans.

FOOTBALL

Breakdown: Ringer gives MSU advantage at running back

Cash Kruth

October 30, 2008

The 5-foot-11, 165- pound Gilreath is coming off the first two-touchdown game for a Wisconsin wide receiver this season, when he caught three balls for 71 yards last week against Illinois.