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BASKETBALL

Anderson leads team to victory over Wildcats

Chris Mackinder
February 23, 2004

The Spartans were glad to have a productive Alan Anderson back. "I was really happy for Alan Anderson, coming back off his worst game as a Spartan to maybe one of his best, if you look at his total line," MSU head coach Tom Izzo said. Coming off a zero-point, four-foul, two-turnover, one-assist performance in 10 minutes against Purdue, the junior swingman scored 12 points, dished out six assists and had two steals, leading the Spartans to a 66-56 victory over Northwestern on Saturday. The win keeps MSU (15-9 overall, 10-3 Big Ten) in sole possession of first place in the conference, a half-game ahead of Illinois (18-5, 9-3). After shooting 40.9 percent against Purdue, the Spartans regained their stroke, shooting 54 percent (27 for 50) against Northwestern.

SPORTS

Colorado sports out of control

The situation at University of Colorado is beginning to resemble Enron in its scandalousness. Between the allegations of sex and alcohol being used to recruit players and the recent accusations of women being raped by team players, things are not looking good for head football coach Gary Barnett or the Colorado football program. So far, six alleged rape victims have come forward, with one of the most recent being former Colorado kicker Katie Hnida.

SPORTS

Wrestler heeds athletic calling

Scott Bartosiewicz
February 20, 2004

He grew up somewhat different than most wrestlers. Size was never to his advantage, and he had one other minor detriment. Junior wrestler Brandon Hallifield was born deaf - but no matter how hard it would be, his mother vowed he would have an ordinary childhood. "I was really determined," Diana Hallifield said.

ICE HOCKEY

Munn a roadblock for Icers

Esther Gim
February 20, 2004

For the MSU hockey team (18-5-1 overall, 14-9-1 CCHA), wins at Munn Ice Arena this season have been tough to come by. Three games remain on the Spartans' home schedule, starting with today's matchup against Nebraska-Omaha at 7 p.m., and the icers are close to finishing below .500 at home. Currently, MSU has lost three straight games at home to carry an 8-10-1 record.

ICE HOCKEY

Lalonde comes in a quiet 2nd

Esther Gim
February 19, 2004

Junior forward Mike Lalonde says his game of hockey is simple. He doesn't have to be the fastest skater, nothing about his game is flashy - it's the little things he does that make him the Spartans' leading goal-scorer with 18, tying him for the lead in the CCHA with Miami (Ohio) freshman Matt Christie. Overall, his 31 points rank second behind junior captain Jim Slater, who is the Spartans' candidate for the Hobey Baker Award, given to Division I hockey's top college player. Even with a handful of underclassmen searching for their role on the team, Lalonde, an assistant captain, doesn't feel the pressure from others to perform a notch higher - he puts plenty on himself. "I don't feel as much pressure as much as I put on myself to have a solid, clean game," Lalonde said.

SPORTS

Swimming, diving to go to Big Ten tourney

Agnes Soriano
February 18, 2004

The MSU women's swimming and diving team will compete at the Big Ten Championships today until Saturday at the University Aquatics Center at Minneapolis. The team's overall season record was 2-9, and the Big Ten record was 0-5. Among the nation's top 25 teams, five are in the Big Ten, including No.

SPORTS

Spartans have week to prepare

Megan Homanick
February 18, 2004

The No. 20 women's basketball team has the week off and will be preparing not only for its final three games, but the Big Ten Tournament as well. "We had an interesting week last week," MSU head coach Joanne P.

FOOTBALL

Four football recruits head to all-star game

Evan Rondeau
February 17, 2004

Four recent Spartans football signees will get a chance to play in the most prestigious all-star game in high-school football before stepping into Spartan Stadium next fall. Quarterback Brian Hoyer, wide receiver Miles Williams, running back/defensive back Tony Howard and defensive end Justin Kershaw will participate in the Big 33.

BASKETBALL

Izzo lashes out against 'U' student fan section

Chris Mackinder
February 17, 2004

Tom Izzo loves the Izzone - 90 percent of the time. It's the other 10 percent that makes him question having the Spartans' cheering section. Late in the second half of MSU's 69-58 win over Minnesota on Saturday, the Izzone started chanting "UN-EM-PLOY-MENT" to Golden Gophers head coach Dan Monson, the main reason being Minnesota's 1-10 record in the conference. Izzo said he didn't hear it in the waning minutes of the game, but he was "ticked off" when he caught word of the chant. "If I would have heard that, it would have been worth a technical to walk over and smack somebody," Izzo said.

SPORTS

Fouch, 'U' win medals at Florida tourney

Laura Collins
February 16, 2004

The MSU women's golf team brings back a victory to East Lansing after the 14.5-3.5 win over Northwestern in the Spartan/Wildcat Cup, held in Orlando, Fla., this weekend. The Spartans led with 948 after 36 holes to Northwestern's 972.

BASKETBALL

Win keeps 'U' second in Big Ten

The Spartans' win against Minnesota wasn't exactly fit for ESPN Classic, but at this point in the Big Ten season, they'll take it. "We are in this mode where we have to keep winning," head coach Tom Izzo said.

BASKETBALL

Timely Turnaround

Chris Mackinder
February 16, 2004

There must be something about head coach Tom Izzo's halftime speeches. In a scene repeated time after time this season, the Spartans sputtered from the opening tip until the first-half buzzer.

SPORTS

Two runners qualify for NCAA tournament

Agnes Soriano
February 16, 2004

Individuals on both the men's and women's track and field teams qualified for the NCAA Championships during this weekend's meet at the 14th annual Iowa State Classic. Steve Sherer, the 2003 All-American, had a season-best time of 14:02.98 in the 5000-meter run.