BASKETBALL

MSU sends seniors off with win in last game at Breslin Center

John Neidhart

March 5, 2015

On senior night, Travis Trice sent quite the farewell to Spartan fans, leading MSU to a 72-66 victory over Purdue. Trice was electric for MSU (20-10 overall, 11-6 Big Ten), tying his career-high of 27 points. He and fellow senior Branden Dawson returned to the starting lineup but only Trice was able to finish the game. After hitting his head and leaving the game with about eight minutes left in the first half, Dawson went to the locker room and did not return to the contest.

BASKETBALL

Without Branden Dawson MSU tops Purdue 72-66

John Neidhart

March 4, 2015

On senior night, Travis Trice sent quite the farewell to Spartan fans, leading MSU to a 72-66 victory over Purdue. Trice was electric, tying his season-high of 27 points. He and fellow Branden Dawson returned to the starting lineup but only Trice was able to finish the game.

ICE HOCKEY

Wisconsin comes to Munn Arena looking to upset MSU hockey

Jonathon Chun

March 4, 2015

With just four games left in the regular season, MSU hockey (14-14-2, 8-6-2-2 Big Ten) finds itself in contention for its first conference title since the 2000-2001 season.

SPORTS

Gymnastics prepares to face emotions of senior night

Matthew Argillander

March 4, 2015

The women's gymnastics team is preparing for the end of the season and the upcoming meet this Friday will be senior night for the Spartans.

SOFTBALL

MSU softball reaches 1,000 win milestone

Jequcory Davis

March 4, 2015

By Jequcory Davis Jequcory.davis@statenews.com This weekend the softball team celebrated a major milestone with their win.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Halftime: Branden Dawson leaves game, Purdue leads men's basketball 30-27

Omari Sankofa II

March 4, 2015

It wasn't the prettiest half of basketball, but a late burst helped keep the deficit close entering halftime.

BASKETBALL

Big Ten tournament seeding still up in the air for most of the conference

John Neidhart

March 4, 2015

With the Big Ten tournament just a week away, the seeding of teams is still completely up in the air. Just four teams in the league – Wisconsin, Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers – know when they will be playing.

FOOTBALL

MSU wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr. arrested again over the weekend

Geoff Preston

March 4, 2015

MSU wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr. was arrested over the weekend for drunken and disorderly conduct and obstructing, resisting, hindering or assaulting a police officer, according to court documents. The arrest occurred Saturday at 2:36 a.m.

BASKETBALL

Stauskas in green? Former Wolverine and current NBA player Nik Stauskas forced to wear MSU shirt following February's MSU vs. U-M game

Jequcory Davis

March 4, 2015

Whenever the Spartan and Wolverine basketball teams clash there's always a lot on the line.

SPORTS

With recent commitment, Allen family has stronghold in Spartan football

Matthew Argillander

March 4, 2015

Everyone that follows the MSU football team closely certainly knows the last name Bullough but there is another family rapidly spreading roots in East Lansing, the Allen family. 

BASKETBALL

Women's basketball prepares for Big Ten tournament with Thursday matchup against Michigan

The good news for MSU women’s basketball is that they’re riding an undefeated streak (4-0) against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament since its creation back in 1995.

SPORTS

Branden Dawson explains benching before Wisconsin loss

John Neidhart

March 3, 2015

College basketball can be a mess. The sport captivates viewers with its imperfections, as buzzer-beaters and Cinderella stories flip the script on the expected.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Coming full circle

Omari Sankofa II

March 3, 2015

Senior forward Branden Dawson and senior guard Travis Trice will play their final home game against Purdue. The whole team looks forward to the Big Ten tourney. 

SPORTS

Baseball team looks to bounce back from rough weekend

Jequcory Davis

March 3, 2015

This was a rough weekend for the Spartan Baseball team dropping all three games this weekend to No.

BASKETBALL

Aerial Powers adds to record-breaking season with single season rebound record

Zach Libby

March 2, 2015

When the question pops up of what else can Aerial Powers accomplish in one season, the sophomore comes through to impress college basketball supporters a like.  It was just this Sunday when Powers sent the Breslin Center into a frenzy when she and the rest of the Spartans knocked off then No.

SPORTS

Swimming and diving head coach Matt Gianiodis happy with young roster

Troy Jefferson

March 2, 2015

It’s not all gloom and doom for the swimming team, which finished in last place in the Big Ten Championships this past weekend.

SPORTS

Men's basketball has struggled this season against elite big men

John Neidhart

March 2, 2015

For the first time in over a month, MSU was simply overmatched in a 68-61 loss in Madison. MSU (19-10 overall, 10-6 Big Ten) head coach coach Tom Izzo had nothing but praise for Wisconsin senior forward Frank Kaminsky following the defeat. The Naismith College Player of the Year candidate was unguardable, pulling out a bag of tricks that even his own head coach Bo Ryan said he hadn’t seen before. The Spartans did everything they could, rotating sophomore Gavin Schilling, junior Matt Costello, and even redshirt junior Colby Wollenman on Kaminsky.

SPORTS

MSU track and field finishes in the middle of the pack at indoor Big Ten championships

Jessica Steeley

March 2, 2015

Over the weekend, MSU’s track and field teams competed in the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships.

SPORTS

Men's tennis splits weekend series with Dartmouth and Youngstown State

Matthew Argillander

March 2, 2015

The men's tennis team took a step in the right direction this weekend, but still couldn't quite take advantage of a good start yet again.

SPORTS

Men's tennis looking towards Big Ten play to strengthen NCAA tournament resume

Matthew Argillander

March 1, 2015

The men's tennis team will get some much needed time off as the team gears up for the rest of the season.