BASKETBALL

Women's basketball defeats Miami 85-39 at Breslin Center

John Neidhart

November 30, 2014

No. 16 MSU welcomed the visiting Miami (OH) Red Hawks for a Sunday afternoon game, but the Spartans faced little opposition, cruising to a 85-39 victory. Miami (1-3) sat in a 2-3 zone to start, and the Spartans (4-1) made the Red Hawks pay with a couple early threes from senior guard Anna Morrissey and sophomore guard Tori Jankoska. Morrissey, a former walk-on, scored a career-high 11 points last game against Oakland, but she improved that number to 17 against Miami.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Men's basketball can't overcome foul trouble, cold shooting in Orlando Classic championship game, falling to Kansas 61-56

Omari Sankofa II

November 30, 2014

Cold shooting in the second half doomed the men's basketball team in the Orlando Classic championship game. Behind 19 points and nine rebounds from junior forward Perry Ellis, No. 11 Kansas (5-1 overall) defeated the No. 20 Spartans (5-2 overall) 61-56 in Kissimmee, Florida.

FOOTBALL

MSU football moves up to No. 7 in latest AP Poll

Robert Bondy

November 30, 2014

MSU football has moved up three spots to No. 7 in the latest AP Poll after knocking off Penn State, 34-10, on Saturday from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa.

FOOTBALL

MSU football cruises past Penn State to reach double digit wins for fourth time in five seasons

Geoff Preston

November 29, 2014

No. 10 MSU (10-2 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) survived a slow offensive start that turned into a late resurgence to beat Penn State (6-6 overall, 2-6 Big Ten) 34-10.

FOOTBALL

Football beat writers predict MSU football will earn its 10th win against Penn State Saturday

Robert Bondy  and  Geoff Preston

November 29, 2014

MSU football will look for its 10th win of the season against Penn State Saturday, and football beat writers Geoff Preston and Robert Bondy believe the Spartans will have no problem getting the victory.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball closes regular season with five game winning streak

Troy Jefferson

November 28, 2014

The volleyball team closed its regular season on a five game winning streak. MSU (18-13 overall, 11-9 Big Ten) defeated Iowa (14-17 overall, 6-14 Big Ten) in straight sets.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Valentine's big night helps men's basketball defeat Marquette to advance to Orlando Classic title game against Kansas

Omari Sankofa II

November 28, 2014

Marquette gave the men's basketball team everything they could handle on Friday night, but Marquette ultimately couldn't overcome a career night from Denzel Valentine.

FOOTBALL

MSU football will seek win number 10 on Saturday against Penn State

Robert Bondy

November 28, 2014

Four years ago, MSU football traveled to Beaver Stadium looking to achieve something the program hadn’t done in 20 years — win a Big Ten Championship.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Men's basketball defeats Rider, 77-45, to advance to Orlando Classic semifinals

John Neidhart

November 27, 2014

The men's basketball team took care of business on Thanksgiving day, defeating Rider 77-45 to advance to the semifinal round of the Orlando Classic.

VOLLEYBALL

On senior night, MSU volleyball sweeps Purdue for first win over top-25 opponent

Troy Jefferson

November 26, 2014

The volleyball team saved its best performance for the last home game of the regular season. MSU (17-13 overall, 10-9 Big Ten) swept No. 19 Purdue (22-9 overall, 12-7 Big Ten), 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-21) on senior night at Jenison Field House.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's basketball defeats Oakland in pre-Thanksgiving matchup, 79-64

Omari Sankofa II

November 26, 2014

A dominant game from sophomore forward Aerial Powers helped the Spartans defeat Oakland, 79-64, at Breslin Center on the eve of Thanksgiving.

FOOTBALL

Mark Dantonio — "Winning 10 games is the benchmark"

Robert Bondy

November 25, 2014

No. 10 MSU (9-2 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) will travel to Penn State (6-5 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) this Saturday for its final game of the regular season. Head coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media on Tuesday, breaking down the importance of this week’s game, the secondary’s current situation and disrespect from Big Ten officials.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Marvin Clark, Gavin Schilling impress in men's basketball's win over Santa Clara

Robert Bondy

November 24, 2014

After losing a number of talented players from a year ago, it was known that for MSU to have success this season, fresh faces would have to step up. It appears freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr. and sophomore forward Gavin Schilling have the potential to be a couple of those guys.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Marvin Clark steps up for men's basketball in win over Santa Clara, 79-52

John Neidhart

November 24, 2014

In his first start at MSU, freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr. took full advantage of his opportunity.

VOLLEYBALL

Trip to NCAA Tournament still possible for MSU volleyball despite inconsistent season

Troy Jefferson

November 24, 2014

The ups and downs of the volleyball team’s roller coaster season has provided a silver lining — growth. “You learn, you get shut down, you have to come back, you have to pick yourself up,” head coach Cathy George said.

MEN'S SOCCER

Sweet Sixteen berth continues trend of postseason success for men's soccer

Matthew Argillander

November 24, 2014

After defeating the Oakland 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday the men's soccer team finds themselves in the Sweet 16 (third round) for the third time since 2010.

FOOTBALL

Four takeaways from MSU football's win over Rutgers Saturday

Robert Bondy

November 24, 2014

No. 10 MSU (9-2 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) cruised to a 45-3 victory over Rutgers (6-5 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) on Saturday in the Green and White's final game of the season at Spartan Stadium.

MEN'S SOCCER

Men's soccer defeats Oakland to advance to Sweet Sixteen

Matthew Argillander

November 24, 2014

The men’s soccer team (12-4-5 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) advanced to the Sweet Sixteen by defeating the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (10-7-3 overall, 5-0-3 Horizon) 1-0min the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon. This was the second time this season the Spartans played the Golden Grizzlies this season, this time avenging their 2-0 loss on Oct. 22 during the regular season.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Late run helps women's basketball pull off 64-45 win over IUPUI

Geoff Preston

November 24, 2014

After an emotional loss to No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 15 MSU was back in action at Breslin Center taking on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars. MSU looked sluggish at times but was able to pull out a 64-45 win after a 20-9 run to end the game.

VOLLEYBALL

Cathy George picked up 550th career win against Rutgers Saturday

Troy Jefferson

November 24, 2014

Volleyball head coach Cathy George won her 550th game in impressive fashion Saturday night. MSU (16-13 overall, 9-9 Big Ten) swept Rutgers (7-24 overall, 0-18 Big Ten), 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-16) at Jenison Field House.