WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women's soccer fall in first Big Ten matchup

Kara Keating

September 15, 2017

The women’s soccer team took their first lost in the Big Ten Conference after facing Indiana University with a score of 1-0. The team’s overall record becomes 4-4-0 with their second straight loss.  Indiana kept the Spartan defense on their toes throughout the game with their shots while sophomore defense Madison VanDyke cleared the ball helping redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Reilley Ott. 

FOOTBALL

4 questions for MSU football as it heads into the bye week

Souichi Terada

September 14, 2017

The bye week is here, and for the second straight year, the Spartans have it early.

MEN'S SOCCER

Men's soccer beats Bowling Green 1-0, ready for Michigan on Sunday

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 14, 2017

The No. 6 ranked MSU men’s soccer team beat No. 19 Bowling Green State University 1-0 last night, under the lights of DeMartin Stadium. Junior forward Ryan Sierakowski scored the lone goal for the Spartans, netting a penalty kick with 37:11 left in the second half.

FOOTBALL

Leprechaun vs. Sparty: A century later

Souichi Terada

September 14, 2017

Before the Spartans ever waged war with the Michigan Wolverines, there was Notre Dame. 

VOLLEYBALL

These two freshman volleyball players' friendship didn't start at MSU

Michael Duke

September 14, 2017

For the typical college freshman just entering, already having a friend in the same boat as you can go a long way towards facilitating the transition to the classroom. For freshmen MSU volleyball players Jamye Cox and Meredith Norris, it facilitates their transition to the court.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Kristelle Yewah, forever a Spartan

Michael Duke

September 14, 2017

For senior forward and East Lansing native Kristelle Yewah, playing soccer at MSU wasn’t originally apart of her plans, though you would think that someone would dream to play the sport they loved on the college campus they were basically raised on. Instead, the homegrown product focused all her attention on a school located about one hour south of MSU, a school where the colors blue and yellow are sported by its inhabitants instead of green and white, a school that creates contempt in these parts every time its name is uttered; the University of Michigan.

FOOTBALL

TSN Podcast: MSU Football

Souichi Terada  and  Colton Wood

September 13, 2017

Listen in as sports editor Sam Metry and beat reporters Souichi Terada and Colton Wood take a look at how the MSU football team has done so far this year and as they preview the rest of the season.

FOOTBALL

Spartans head into bye week hungry for Notre Dame

Colton Wood

September 13, 2017

Through MSU football’s first two regular seasons games this month, the Spartans have notched a 2-0 record, generated momentum and remained relatively healthy. The Spartans will not play on the gridiron this weekend as they have an early season bye. 

FOOTBALL

Spartans thankful for positional depth

Souichi Terada

September 13, 2017

Just like any good football team, the Spartans rely on their depth. And that means plenty of players see the field.

MEN'S SOCCER

DeJuan Jones named Offensive Player of the Week

Kara Keating

September 12, 2017

Junior forward DeJuan Jones was officially named Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Week for the MSU men's soccer team.

MEN'S SOCCER

Men's soccer moves up to No. 6 in the nation

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 12, 2017

DeJuan Jones winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and being named to College Soccer News team of the week, wasn't the only thing in the news for the men's soccer team this week.

FOOTBALL

Notebook: Dantonio expects new freshman to play against Notre Dame

Colton Wood

September 12, 2017

Head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters on Tuesday about the Spartans’ win last Saturday over Western Michigan and previewed MSU’s upcoming matchup against Notre Dame next Saturday.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Three star recruit Aaron Henry verbally commits to Michigan State

Kara Keating

September 11, 2017

Three star, class of 2018 high school basketball recruit Aaron Henry has verbally committed to Michigan State University. Henry gives Michigan State their fifth verbal commitment of the year and moves Michigan State up to No. 3 in the class of 2018 recruiting rankings.

COMMENTARY

Column: MSU is right where it wants to be, riding the wave of anonymity

Souichi Terada

September 11, 2017

The world and its mom could doubt the Spartans, but Dantonio has the proven track record to show that hey, maybe he’ll pull another win out of nowhere. And yup, shocking the nation in the process.

FOOTBALL

LJ Scott bounces back after fumbling issues against Bowling Green

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 10, 2017

In last week’s 35-10 win against Bowling Green State University, the Spartans fumbled the ball a combined four teams, losing three of them. Out of those three lost fumbles, LJ Scott accounted for two.  On Saturday against the Broncos, Scott didn’t let the ball hit the ground once.

FOOTBALL

Defense pounds Broncos, collects sacks in confidence-boosting win

Souichi Terada

September 10, 2017

The Spartan defense knew who and what Western Michigan featured when the Broncos rolled into town.

FOOTBALL

FINAL: Defense shines as Spartans down Broncos, 28-14

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 9, 2017

The defense led MSU in its second home game of the year, as the Spartans beat Western Michigan University, 28-14, only allowing the Broncos to gain 195 total yards.

FOOTBALL

Gameday info for MSU vs. WMU

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 9, 2017

After starting off the season beating Bowling Green State University, 35-10, the Spartans will host the Broncos of Western Michigan University.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball against No. 2 Florida cancelled due to Hurricane Irma

Kara Keating

September 8, 2017

The MSU Volleyball team cancelled their matchup today against the Florida Gators in Gainesville due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Spartan's three game winning streak snapped by high-powered Wake Forest

Michael Duke

September 8, 2017

The MSU women’s soccer team dropped its third game of the season on a rainy Thursday night at DeMartin Stadium, losing to Wake Forest, 4-1; ending their three game win streak.  The Demon Deacons were the aggressors for much of the first period, recording 12 shots with five of them being on target.