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SOCCER

Freshman goalie making impact felt for Spartans

A new face in a Spartan jersey is standing in front of the net at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field. Freshman goalie Zach Bennett of the MSU men’s soccer team (5-7-1) started the past three games for MSU, winning two and losing one.

BASKETBALL

Midnight Madness builds buzz for basketball season

As sparks flew, all the eyes in Breslin Center turned skyward Friday night at Midnight Madness as an Iron Man suit flew across the floor to help kick off the basketball season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

FOOTBALL

Stunned

Under cloudy skies and a steady rain, the MSU football team saw its control on the season ripped away after falling to the Iowa Hawkeyes, 19-16 in double overtime at Spartan Stadium Saturday afternoon.

FOOTBALL

Holding Back The Hawkeyes

The MSU football team (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) is less than 48 hours from squaring off against Iowa (3-2, 1-0) in its Homecoming match. And at about 4 p.m. Saturday, win or lose, you can bet the Spartans already will have forgotten about the Hawkeyes and turned their attention to the next opponent: in-state rival No. 25 Michigan (3-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten), who is looming just over the horizon. But not a second before.

FOOTBALL

Reviewing MSU's record before U-M rivalry game

In a defensive battle, the Spartans held the Buckeyes scoreless through almost the entire game before allowing a touchdown with 10 seconds remaining. The Spartans then had a bye week to prepare for Michigan on Oct. 15, 2011, when they beat the Wolverines, 28-14, at Spartan Stadium.

FOOTBALL

Homecoming game critical for Spartans’ season

When the MSU football team hits the field for its 97th homecoming game this weekend, there will be more on the line than the usual celebration of returning alumni.

BASKETBALL

Bell leads group replacing former starters

When Suzy Merchant looks to the Breslin Center floor during preseason practice, the MSU women’s basketball coach sees a familiar challenge: trying to remain among the top of the Big Ten without three starters from the previous year.