Steady offense carries MSU to 77-64 win over Indiana
MSU closed out a perfect 3-0 week with a big offensive performance against Indiana, winning in Bloomington 77-64.
MSU closed out a perfect 3-0 week with a big offensive performance against Indiana, winning in Bloomington 77-64.
No. 15 Michigan State dug itself into a 23-point halftime hole it couldn't climb out of Sunday, falling 87-68 to No. 12 Ohio State in the final game of the regular season at Breslin Center. A sluggish first half offensively — MSU shot just 28% from the field — combined with a red-hot Buckeye offense led by 33 points from sophomore guard Jaloni Cambridge proved to be too much to overcome, despite a much-improved second half showing from the Spartans.
After dropping the first game of the series, No. 1 Michigan State hockey gritted out a 3-3 tie and a shootout win over Ohio State, backed by game-tying goals from the freshmen, a shootout goal from Colin Ralph and junior goaltender Trey Augustine. The game embodied the response and resilience of the senior class, which was honored after the game.
After trailing 3-0 in the first period, the No. 1 MSU hockey team was outworked by Ohio State 5-1 in a performance that lacked its usual detail. After losing the series opener, the team moves to 15-6-0 in the Big Ten and 24-7-0 overall.
MSU outlasted No. 8 Purdue at Mackey Arena, topping the Boilermakers 76-74 in a wild top-15 matchup.
No. 1 Michigan State hockey will host Ohio State in its last regular-season home series this weekend, opening play on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8:30 p.m. The series finale will be on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. The Spartans are second in the Big Ten with 45 points and a record of 15-5-0 (24-6-0 overall). No. 2 Michigan leads the conference by just one point but has played two more games than MSU. The Spartans are in prime position to clinch the regular-season title for the third-straight year.
The MSU Halo Club provides students with a weekly opportunity to relax, connect, and make friends through the Halo series. With casual play, campus events, and a friendly atmosphere, the club is growing and fostering a sense of community outside the classroom.
No. 13 MSU held a players-only meeting ahead of its top-15 matchup at No. 8 Purdue on Thursday night.
Michigan State's Robyn Fralick has built one of the Big Ten's most exciting programs in just three seasons, and now she's taking her winning ways to the international stage.
Freshman winger Porter Martone has been named Second Star of the Week, following his first collegiate hat trick, released by the Big Ten conference this morning. Martone scored four goals in No. 1 MSU hockey's sweep of Notre Dame last week. His performance moved him to 41 points and 20 goals on the season. He now ranks ninth in points and fourth in goals in the history of MSU freshmen.
Michigan State women's basketball capped off a brutal February gauntlet with a convincing 75-61 road win over then-No. 23 Minnesota, a victory that could define the Spartans' tournament seeding and March outlook.
The Michigan State Spartans dropped their first home match of the season with a 4-2 loss to Ivy League opponent Dartmouth after losing the doubles point early, despite pushing multiple singles games into three sets.
While Michigan State basketball struggled in its 66-60 victory over Ohio State, senior center Carson Cooper shined when no one else did. His efforts lifted the Spartans past the Buckeyes in a game where MSU needed him the most.
Slovenia native Sara Sambolić stepped into the starting lineup for just the second time in her career Wednesday, delivering a composed 13-point, six-assist performance in MSU's 104-68 win over Northwestern. The junior guard, who earned her spot at Michigan State after a standout showing in the U20 European Championship, is living proof that Robyn Fralick's program welcomes talent from anywhere in the world — even 4,566 miles away.
It may not have been pretty, but MSU escaped Ohio State 66-60, holding onto fifth place in the Big Ten.
One of the most succesful sports teams at Michigan State might not be what you expect. You might think men's or women's basketball, maybe hockey, but MSU dodgeball has become a powerhouse without many people knowing on campus.
Michigan State gymnastics put on a strong all-around performance, featuring impressive floor routines from Gabi Ortiz (9.900) and MaKayla Tucker (9.950). They defeated their Big Ten rival, Ohio State University, with a score of 197.300-196.850, continuing to gain momentum as the season progresses.
After a close contest the night before, No. 1 Michigan State hockey powered past Notre Dame in an 8-2 victory. The Spartans showcased a physical performance, allowing them to generate offense. Goaltender Trey Augustine and the penalty-kill unit were vital to the team's success.
The Michigan State Spartans took part in the Silverston Invitational in Ann Arbor. They used this meet against Michigan and other in-state programs to improve their performances, boost their confidence, and gain momentum as they approach the Big Ten Indoor Championships.
After NCAA President Charlie Baker restated he's open to expanding the tournament, Tom Izzo said he has mixed feelings.