SPORTS
Potter's return strengthens squad
The MSU hockey team got a huge boost during the weekend when junior defenseman Corey Potter made his season debut Friday against Cornell.
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Players making mark in history
Several MSU volleyball players moved forward in the record books with the team's 3-0 victory over Iowa on Friday night.
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'Spartan nation' should be proud
The "Spartan nation" is still puffing out its chest after one of the greatest weekends for the Green and White in a long time. "It was nice to be a part of, in a small way, the great weekend for the Spartan nation," wrestling head coach Tom Minkel said at a press conference.
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Vicari earns honor for 52 saves on weekend
Men's ice hockey sophomore goaltender Dominic Vicari was named the CCHA Defensive Player of the Week, the second time he has earned the honor in his short career. "He certainly looks very focused right now," MSU head coach Rick Comley said after Sunday's 2-0 win over Cornell. Vicari stopped 52 of the 53 shots he faced in the team's weekend series against then-No.
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Spartans to face Tulsa in round 1
The MSU men's soccer team will have to get out its cowboy boots and hats as the Spartans will be heading to Oklahoma to face Tulsa in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. "We thought we had a chance to host," MSU head coach Joe Baum said.
SPORTS
Poole 2nd offensive lineman in Big Ten history to win award
When head coach John L. Smith arrived at MSU, he wasn't exactly impressed with senior right tackle Sean Poole's physique. Poole took it upon himself to improve his build and has become a better offensive lineman.
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Seniors say: Not in our house
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground." I should have known Saturday's game was going to be a strange one.
SOCCER
Unexpected championship
Ann Arbor - The MSU men's soccer team won the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Sunday by defeating Northwestern, 1-0, accomplishing what no other past Spartans soccer team has ever done. "This was a team win," MSU head coach Joe Baum said.
BASKETBALL
Izzo satisfied with 42-point blowout win vs. alma mater
Head coach Tom Izzo didn't take it easy on his old school, as MSU handed Northern Michigan a 42-point loss in its second exhibition game at Breslin Center on Sunday. Izzo said he was satisfied with MSU's unselfish play and rebounding in the 98-56 win against his alma mater. But he was disappointed the Spartans shot 41 percent from the field. "We did a poor job of shooting the ball, and I think we are the best shooting team I've ever had," he said. "It was our inside game that was really poor and I don't mean just our big guys.
FOOTBALL
Winning weekend
The MSU football team said it could beat anybody on its schedule and proved it Saturday, beating No.
ICE HOCKEY
Vicari makes 32 saves in 2-0 win
It was a refreshing day for the MSU hockey team, led by two freshmen forwards in a 2-0 win over No. 8 Cornell on Sunday in front of 5,534 fans at Munn Ice Arena.
FOOTBALL
Spartans rush past Wisconsin in upset
MSU could have adjusted its offense and planned a way to get around Wisconsin's top-ranked defense. But the Spartans stuck to their strength, running the ball, and the Badgers could not do anything to stop them.
VOLLEYBALL
'U' frustrated by No. 5 Iowa; Shram ties record
The MSU volleyball team's goal of ending the season at . 500 stands strong as the team split this past weekend's matches, beating Iowa 3-0 on Friday night before being swept by No.
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U-M has plenty to be thankful for in 'U' win
To Michigan and its fans, you should thank the MSU football team. There's plenty to be thankful for, and, come on, it wouldn't be that hard.
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Spartans sign 4 players for '05-06
The MSU women's basketball team received four National Letters of Intent from high school players for the 2005-06 season to play for head coach Joanne P.
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Men's soccer upsets No. 1 Indiana to advance to title game
Ryan McMahen scored two goals, including the game-winner as the MSU men's soccer team won 2-1 against No.
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No. 8 Spartans kick off NCAA Tournament
The No. 8 Spartans field hockey team will start its run at a national championship on Saturday in Ann Arbor, after receiving their fourth consecutive bid to play in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans (16-3 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) will play their first-round game against No.
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Icers face undefeated Big Red for 1st time in 9 years
After finally putting two good wins in a row with a sweep of Ferris State, the MSU hockey team will look to put two solid weekends together when MSU hosts No.
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Football nabs player for '05
It only took A.J. Jimmerson one trip to MSU to realize he wanted to call East Lansing his home for the next four years.
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Spikers set for 2-game homestand
The MSU volleyball team is gearing up to face Iowa at 7 p.m. today and No. 5 Minnesota at 8 p.m. Saturday in home matches that the team said could boost its chances of making the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans (10-12 overall, 5-9 Big Ten) must win their match over Iowa (9-17 overall, 1-13 Big Ten) to make up for their loss earlier in the season, head coach Chuck Erbe said. "This is one you look at the schedule and say you should win," he said. Erbe said Monday the team's goal is to win four of its last six matches in a quest to earn a postseason bid. Minnesota (22-4 overall, 11-3 Big Ten) will present more of a challenge because of the amount of experience and the record they have upheld so far throughout the season. Senior outside hitter Diana Steplyk said she hasn't taken in the magnitude of Minnesota, saying MSU is capable of pulling a win against the Golden Gophers. "They are a great team, but they've been beat, just like every other team in this conference," Steplyk said. Despite the youth of the team, the Spartans have been able, at times, to show performances beyond their years, which they will have to show again over these last weekends of play.