BASKETBALL
MSU wins 'bizarre' Big Ten opener
Tom Izzo, MSU men’s basketball head coach, described certain moments of Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Minnesota as “bizarre.”
FOOTBALL
Fan-tastic
If it weren’t for the scorching sun, calm lake and the palm trees, the Spartan tailgaters in Orlando, Fla., may just as well have been gathering at the tennis courts in East Lansing.
ICE HOCKEY
Recapping Spartan teams' break action
From the football bowl game to Big Ten openers, here’s what you missed in Spartan sports during break.
ICE HOCKEY
After long hiatus, Spartan icers experience rough patch
It’s all about taking baby steps for the MSU hockey team. The Spartans had a 20-day break during the holiday season and are struggling to get their heads above water.
BASKETBALL
Ladies' hoops struggle in Big Ten
The MSU women’s basketball team will need to step it up after a disappointing start in Big Ten play.
SPORTS
Team effort helps notch first shutout in 8 years
The outcome of Friday’s dual meet was already decided by the time sophomore wrestler Alan O’Donnell stepped on the Jenison Field House mat, but that didn’t make the final match of the night any less exciting.
SOCCER
Star defender gets invited to combine
MSU men’s soccer senior defender Rauwshan McKenzie was selected as one of 54 NCAA Division I players to attend the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, the team announced Friday.
BASKETBALL
Pump up the volume
Welcome to the Big Ten. That’s the message MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo delivered to his team during Saturday’s 65-59 win against Minnesota. “Although we outrebounded them by 20, they took it to us physically,” Izzo said.
ICE HOCKEY
Young icers experiencing growing pains
A youthful defense is a double-edged sword for the MSU hockey team. On one hand, the lack of experience causes a breakdown in communication on the ice and leads to 37 shots on goal, hence Saturday’s tie against Lake Superior, which is winless in the CCHA.
BASKETBALL
MSU avoids Minnesota scare
MSU overcame a Big Ten opener scare to defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 65-59, Saturday night at Breslin Center.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU icers tie Lake Superior State, 3-3
It’s like kissing your sister. Despite Friday’s six-goal blowout against Lake Superior State, Saturday’s hockey game headed into overtime as the Spartans and Lakers tied at three. The Spartans are now unbeaten in their last 18 overtime games, posting a 6-0-12 record.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers thrash Lakers
MSU junior forward Tim Crowder and sophomore defenseman Mike Ratchuk know how to ring in the new year.
SPORTS
Emotional Spartans overcome Buckeyes, 60-53
After dropping two straight games to unranked opponents, the MSU womens basketball team rebounded its way to an emotional 60-53 win over No. 17 Ohio State on Sunday at Breslin Center.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU icers lose to Providence
MSU head coach Rick Comley summed up his disappointment in the Spartans’ game Saturday against Providence during the 43rd Great Lakes Invitational at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. “The whole game,” a clearly agitated Comley said, as he rested his hand on his cheek.
FOOTBALL
Gutter ball
Orlando, Fla. — In a testament to their fighting mentality, MSU battled No. 14 Boston College until the end, but then, the Spartans blinked.
ICE HOCKEY
Struggling to score, Spartans fall to Huskies in GLI, 4-1
Detroit – It was not a very good day for Spartans sports.
ICE HOCKEY
Michigan Tech to play U-M in GLI championship game
Detroit – Michigan Tech has finally broken through in the Great Lakes Invitational.
BASKETBALL
Spartans lose Big Ten opener to Minnesota, 74-63
After winning its last five Big Ten openers, the No. 23 MSU women’s basketball team dropped this season’s Big Ten opener to Minnesota 74-63, Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Playtime over, Dantonio, MSU prepare for gametime
With the trip to Disney World and all of the bowl festivities drawing to a close, the Spartans now face the task of battling adversity one last time this season. MSU announced Monday that five players, including senior defensive end Jonal Saint-Dic, are ineligible for the Champs Sports Bowl against No. 14 Boston College.
FOOTBALL
Saint-Dic and four other Spartans out for bowl
Five Spartans, including senior defensive lineman Jonal Saint-Dic, will not play in the Champs Sports Bowl on Friday due to academic ineligibility or violating team rules.