BASKETBALL
Men's basketball team upset by Toledo
The MSU men's basketball team received a huge reality check Monday night from Toledo in a 81-76 loss. The No.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey team bounces back with win over Michigan Tech
Detroit - Playing in its first Great Lakes Invitational consolation game in six years, the MSU hockey team salvaged some pride with a 6-2 win over Michigan Tech on Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena.The Spartans didn't score a single 5-on-5 goal, but they scored twice 4-on-4, and also notched three power-play goals and a short-handed marker in defeating the Huskies.Freshman goaltender Justin Tobe made 29 saves for the Spartans (8-8-1 overall, 4-5-0 CCHA) on Sunday.
ICE HOCKEY
BU cools Spartan icers, 6-1
Detroit - In its first action since two defensemen left the team to further their careers in Canada, the MSU hockey team was rocked by Boston University in a Great Lakes Invitational semifinal Saturday afternoon.The 13th-ranked Terriers blitzed the Spartans with four goals in the first period and then coasted to an easy 6-1 win at Joe Louis Arena.MSU (7-8-1 overall, 4-5-0 CCHA) plays Michigan Tech in the consolation game at 1:35 p.m.
BASKETBALL
Win over South Florida shows Spartan flaws
Despite shooting just 38 percent from the field, the MSU men's basketball team defeated South Florida 65-56 on Saturday, Dec.
BASKETBALL
Men's hoops downs Jacksonville State, 76-52
If a technical foul, a six-game win streak and the return of junior forward Adam Wolfe were on men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo's Christmas list this year, he got everything he asked for.The No.
FOOTBALL
Smith named to coach Spartans, trustees set to approve contract Monday
Louisville's John L. Smith was named MSU's 23rd football head coach during a Thursday night press conference at the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center.He replaces Bobby Williams, who was fired midseason on Nov.
FOOTBALL
Louisville coach to head Spartan football team
MSU is expected to announce Louisville football head coach John L. Smith to lead the Spartans at a 6:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball struggles in win against Loyola
The MSU and Loyola basketball game was supposed to be a no contest for the Spartans.Instead, the No.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball team upsets Wildcats, 71-67
The MSU men's basketball team scored a road victory Saturday afternoon, edging No. 12 Kentucky, 71-67, in a game noted by strong contributions from both teams' benches.Off the Spartan bench, MSU freshman forward Paul Davis scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds and freshman guard Maurice Ager added five points in his first regular season appearance since being hampered by injury for the No.
ICE HOCKEY
Ice hockey hopes Friday victory changes season's course
Big Rapids - After a convincing 6-2 win over first-place Ferris State on Friday at Ewigleben Ice Arena, MSU players and coaches asserted they have turned the corner on their season."I thought we played really well," sophomore left wing Kevin Estrada said.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team sweeps George Mason
South Bend, Ind. - The first round of the NCAA tournament was all about fun for the MSU volleyball team.And after Saturday's 30-28, 30-13, 30-21 sweep of George Mason University, the smiles were plastered on every Spartan's face."We're just so happy because we've been given a new beginning and a fresh start," junior setter Nikki Colson said.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball squad off to Sweet 16
South Bend, Ind. - The MSU volleyball team didn't think it would be this easy, but it is heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996.The Spartans (21-11) dominated the Fighting Irish (24-8) in the Joyce Center on Sunday afternoon, winning in three games 30-28, 30-20 and 30-23.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans lose to Ferris State at Munn
A day after a determined, focused MSU hockey team pummeled No. 9 Ferris State in Big Rapids, the Spartans lost 5-3 to the Bulldogs at Munn Ice Arena on Saturday.The teams started the third period tied at 3-3, but Ferris scored a pair of goals midway through the frame - and the sluggish Spartans didn't mount much of an offensive attack afterward.Fatigue was a major factor in MSU's offensive incapability, as the Spartans were playing with only 10 forwards by the end of the game.
BASKETBALL
Men's hoops stomps Cleveland State, 79-47
Freshman forward Erazem Lorbek scored 16 points and senior forward Adam Ballinger added 14 Sunday as the No.
VOLLEYBALL
How 'Sweet' it is for volleyball team
South Bend, Ind. - The MSU volleyball team didn't think it would be this easy, but it's heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996.The Spartans (21-11) dominated the Fighting Irish (24-8) in the Joyce Center Sunday afternoon, winning in three games 30-28, 30-20 and 30-23.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans lose to Ferris State at Munn
A day after a determined, focused MSU hockey team pummeled No. 9 Ferris State in Big Rapids, the Spartans lost 5-3 to the Bulldogs at Munn Ice Arena onSaturday.The teams started the third period tied at 3-3, but Ferris scored a pair of goals midway through the frame - and the sluggish Spartans didn't mount much of an offensive attack afterward.Fatigue was a major factor in MSU's offensive incapability, as the Spartans were playing with only 10 forwards by the end of the game.
VOLLEYBALL
Defense key in first-round matchup
It's the most exciting time of the year for the MSU volleyball team, and it has nothing to do with the fact that there is one week left in the fall semester. The Spartans (19-11) are gearing up for a run at the volleyball national championship beginning with a contest against George Mason (22-7) at 4 p.m.
BASKETBALL
Tough opponents await Spartans
Riding the momentum of Wednesday night's 82-75 defeat of No. 22 Virginia, the MSU men's basketball team is looking forward to a challenging road schedule over the holiday break.The Spartans (3-2) will host Cleveland State on Sunday at Breslin Center before being tested on the road by two perennial basketball powerhouses.The team rolls into Lexington, Ky., on Dec.
SPORTS
Coach regionally recognized
MSU field hockey head coach Michele Madison was named West Region Coach of the Year on Thursday for her accomplishments this season. With Madison on the sidelines, the No.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans face leaders of CCHA
To students not from the state of Michigan, Ferris State University can be something of a mystery."I don't know anything about it," said MSU hockey freshman defenseman Evan Shaw, who is from Rhode Island.