It was another slow start against a less formidable opponent for MSU, but the No. 5 men’s basketball team goes into halftime leading New Orleans, 44-27. Senior guard Keith Appling got the ball rolling early for MSU, as he scored seven of the Spartans’ first nine points.
Following MSU’s 2-0 loss against then-No. 4 Ferris State (14-2-2, 10-0-2 WCHA) on Dec.
After a shocking statement announcing the suspension of senior linebacker and MSU team captain Max Bullough, football head coach Mark Dantonio and other university officials have stayed largely silent amid a swirl of rumors and speculation.
Senior linebacker and MSU captain Max Bullough has been suspended for the remainder of the season and will not participate in the Jan. 1 Rose Bowl, according to a release from the school.
It took half an hour to get going, but the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team pulled away to beat Texas 92-78 in Austin, Tex.
After another slow start, No. 5 MSU is trailing Texas 38-36 at halftime.
The women’s basketball team bounced back from a tough loss against No. 13 Oklahoma State on Friday, defeating Georgetown 67-54 in its second and last game of the Puerto Rico Classic.
The MSU women’s basketball team fell to No. 13 Oklahoma State, 63-57, Thursday evening in the Puerto Rico Classic.
Branden Dawson had one of the worst games of his MSU career against North Carolina, but that only fueled his fire.
It was a stress-free night for No. 5 MSU, as they cruised past North Florida, 78-48.
The last few weeks of practice had been tough for the women’s basketball team.
MSU (5-9-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) failed to generate shots and goals in the final game before the holiday break against No.
To start the game, No. 5 MSU looked as slow and sluggish as the traffic outside the arena. One of those slow drivers for MSU was senior guard Keith Appling, who finished the first half with more turnovers (four) than points (three).
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — It wasn’t pretty, but the No. 5 MSU men’s basketball team got the job done. MSU committed 17 turnovers and shot just 42 percent, but they came out on top against Oakland 67-63 Saturday afternoon at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Senior center Adreian Payne and junior forward Branden Dawson each had double-doubles on the night, while senior guard Keith Appling led the Spartans in scoring with 21 points, 17 of them coming in the second half. Payne had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Dawson added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Auburn Hills, Mich. — In their first game in ten days, the No. 5 men’s basketball team looked as rusty as they could, committing 11 turnovers in the first half to Oakland’s five.
After a 10-day layoff, the No. 5 men’s basketball team will be back in action against Oakland this afternoon. (4 p.m., ESPN2)
The No. 20 MSU volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament Friday, falling to Big Ten rival No.
Coming off potentially its best series of the season, MSU (5-8-1, 0-1-1-1 B1G) will look to keep the momentum going in its final contest before the holiday break as in-state foe No. 4 Ferris State (13-2-3, 10-0-2 WCHA) travels to Munn Ice Arena Saturday night. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. The matchup between the two former Central Collegiate Hockey Association members will have extra significance, also serving as the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game with former MSU head coach and athletic director Ron Mason being recognized.
After his senior season as an Oakland Grizzly came to a close, Drew Valentine had a tough decision to make — go overseas in hopes of starting a basketball career, or join MSU’s basketball team as a graduate assistant. Already suffering an ACL tear, a torn meniscus and a removed tumor in his pinky during his career, he decided he had too many bumps and bruises to continue playing basketball.
Requests for Rose Bowl tickets from university donors, students, season ticket-holders and Spartan Fund donors have topped 31,000 — about 7,000 more than MSU’s allotment — according to the MSU Athletics Department.