SPORTS
MSU finishes 7th in weekend play
The MSU men’s golf team shot 39 over par to finish with a score of 903 and finished seventh out of 12 teams in this past weekend’s Gopher Invitational.
FOOTBALL
Saint-Dic scores conference honors
Senior defensive end Jonal Saint-Dic may have earned his nickname “Sackmaster” as a joke early in his MSU football career, but his play this season has been nothing to laugh at. The Big Ten Conference noticed this week when they named Saint-Dic co-defensive player of the week.
FOOTBALL
Determined defense
The Spartans know that if they’re going to gamble, they’d better at least try to cover their losses. MSU did exactly that Saturday in its 17-13 victory over Pittsburgh at Spartan Stadium.
FOOTBALL
Spartans find ways to battle adversity, win
MSU head coach Mark Dantonio has yet to hold a press conference without using a favorite quote from former MSU head coach George Perles: “They all count one.” Well, Saturday’s 17-13 victory over Pittsburgh should at least count one-and-a-half.
SPORTS
Sounding off
Imagine that you’re Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons and you’re checking things off on your daily checklist. Get gas for expensive truck. Check. Put up a 1-for-4 performance at the plate in upcoming game. Check. Check mail for steroids. Check.
FOOTBALL
Distinguished alumnus to gather for conference
During his childhood, Don Coleman learned to respect everyone that he came in contact with, but that respect wasn’t always returned by his opponents.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU ups unbeaten streak to 9, readies for a tough road schedule
The scores may have been too close for comfort for the MSU volleyball team, but the Spartans still managed to extend their winning streak to nine games on Saturday night when they defeated Central Michigan.
FOOTBALL
Former Spartans vie for positions in new league
Football leagues such as the XFL, NFL Europe and the United States Football League, or USFL, have tried, and ultimately failed to challenge the NFL for football supremacy over the years, but now another league is trying to break onto the football scene with a different objective.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Front + center
The State News caught up with sophomore forward Lauren Hill. Hill and the women’s soccer team will host Eastern Michigan at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Old College Field.
FOOTBALL
Toughing it out
Prior to Saturday’s game, MSU was the least penalized team in the Big Ten, but its 125 penalty yards against Pittsburgh accomplished a feat the Spartans had not reached in three seasons.
FOOTBALL
Spartans defeat Pittsburgh
The Spartans have said their schedule only gets tougher as the year goes on – Saturday’s 17-13 victory over Pittsburgh was a testament to that statement.
FOOTBALL
Adams set to contribute after benching
Senior linebacker Sir Darean Adams started 23 consecutive games for the Spartans, but that streak came to a halt when he took a back seat to redshirt freshman Jon Misch for MSU’s season opener two weeks ago against UAB.
FOOTBALL
Pass rush is defensive weapon
The dead bolt has been cut from the cage, and the dogs of the MSU defense are out hounding opposing quarterbacks this season. Bowling Green quarterback Tyler Sheehan felt the bite last Saturday, getting sacked seven times – giving MSU 12 total sacks in two games. Last season, the Spartans ended with only 16.
FOOTBALL
It's showtime
While junior wide receiver Devin Thomas was busy fielding questions from the media about his four catch, 156-yard performance that included a touchdown last Saturday against Bowling Green, senior defensive end Ervin Baldwin made the receiver who was almost impossible to stop do just that.As Baldwin was exiting the press trailer, he exclaimed “showtime,” referring to Thomas’ nickname. The interjection prompted several questions aimed at the Spartans’ new big play threat.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Hill's pair paces Spartans over Titans
Coming off a tough overtime loss to Lehigh on Sunday, the MSU women’s soccer team was looking for a rebound performance Wednesday against Detroit Mercy. They got it.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Super sophs continue freshman year success
The first chapter of Lauren Hill and Lauren Sinacola’s MSU careers couldn’t have been scripted any better. As freshmen, Hill and Sinacola finished one-two in goals and points for the Spartans and were both selected to the Big Ten All-Freshman team.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU looks to extend win streak
Sweep. That is the story once again for the MSU women’s volleyball team which swept Eastern Michigan, 3-0, Tuesday night.
SPORTS
Baum reaches 300 career win mark
Men’s soccer coach Joe Baum has had a lengthy and storied career as a player and coach at MSU. As both a player and a coach, he has won championships. His players have received too many accolades to count, but Sunday Baum earned an accolade of his own, becoming just the second Big Ten coach to reach the 300-win mark.