SPORTS
MSU looking for confidence-boosting win this weekend
Halfway through the Big Ten season, the MSU women’s tennis team still is looking for its first conference victory.
BASEBALL
Spartans travel to Metrodome for 3 games
The MSU baseball team went from a midweek nonconference game to gearing up for the annual Crosstown Showdown exhibition — which was postponed because of weather — to mentally preparing for a long road trip against Big Ten foe Minnesota.
SPORTS
UFC 112 a solid card with 2 of world's best
It’s not often that Ultimate Fighting Championship cards feature two title fights, but that’s exactly what the fans are getting for the second straight pay-per-view this weekend when UFC 112 emanates from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this weekend.
SPORTS
MSU looking to surprise at NCAA Regional
The MSU gymnastics team will have one last chance to make a major impact on the national scene as it prepares for Saturday’s NCAA Regional in Lexington, Ky.
SPORTS
MSU prepares for challenging 3-week stretch
A shot at the Big Ten Championship, several key tournament finishes and an exciting end to one of the most successful seasons in school history are all on the line during the next three weeks for the No. 14 MSU women’s golf team.
SOFTBALL
Joseph mindful of keeping Spartans focused on present
Prior to last weekend’s series against Minnesota, the MSU softball team was 2-8 in one-run games, including a February stretch in which it lost four out of five games by 2-1 scores. Fast-forward one week after sweeping Minnesota by scores of 2-1 and 7-6, and the Spartans (16-17 overall, 2-2 Big Ten) have a newfound confidence going into this weekend’s series at Indiana (7-21, 0-2). “We weren’t tough enough, and we weren’t finishing, so we had leads, and then we blew it in the end,” MSU softball head coach Jacquie Joseph said. “We’ve been doing that a lot.
SPORTS
April is most wonderful time of sports year
April really is the best month for sports on the calendar.
BASEBALL
Crosstown Showdown rescheduled for April 26
Today’s Crosstown Showdown between the MSU baseball team and Lansing Lugnuts has been canceled due to weather. The game has been rescheduled for Monday, April 26 at 7:05 p.m. at Cooley Law School Stadium.
BASEBALL
Spartans, Lugnuts gear up for 4th annual exhibition
The Spartans will make the short journey down Michigan Avenue to Cooley Law School Stadium to take on the Lansing Lugnuts in the fourth annual Crosstown Showdown. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m.
BASEBALL
Johnson powers MSU past Bowling Green
From the No. 9 spot in the batting order, sophomore catcher Andy Johnson went 3-for-4 with three RBIs to help propel the Spartans past Bowling Green, 5-2, Tuesday at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.
BASKETBALL
Back on top: Duke wins championship
Indianapolis — All it took was seven ties, 15 lead changes and the most herculean of efforts from the Butler Bulldogs before the Duke Blue Devils could put a thrilling 61-59 victory in the books.
FOOTBALL
Breaking down 3 main spring football issues
With the weather heating up and basketball season over, it’s time to start looking forward to football.
BASEBALL
MSU tries to stay focused vs. Bowling Green
After the MSU baseball team pounded Iowa, 26-11, Sunday, MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr. had an important message for his team. In the postgame huddle, Boss stressed not to let the lopsided victory get into his team’s head, especially with a tough game against Bowling Green slated for 3:05 p.m. Tuesday at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field.
BASEBALL
Offense explodes as MSU opens Big Ten play with series win
It took a little while for the MSU baseball team’s offense to get rolling Sunday. But when the Spartans found their groove, they made Iowa pay, routing the Hawkeyes 26-11 on Sunday at McLane Baseball Stadium in the rubber match of the first Big Ten series of the season for both teams.
BASKETBALL
Seniors get sour swan song
Indianapolis — The reporters cleared. Raymar Morgan took a deep breath, and with an expressionless look, took off his jersey. The word “State” no longer was present across his chest. He took off his shoes and placed them to the side. Still, no expression. It wasn’t supposed to end like this.
BASKETBALL
Duke, Butler to meet for national title
Indianapolis — Growing up, Butler’s players followed, watched and admired the Duke men’s basketball program. It didn’t exactly go both ways.
SOFTBALL
Spartans hold off late rally to win 7-6
After going up 7-1, the Spartans held off a furious rally to beat Minnesota 7-6 at Old College Field.
BASKETBALL
Despite loss, future bright for Spartans
Even without their best player, and their best shooter and one of their best post players not anywhere near 100 percent, the Spartans were able to storm through the adversity and reach the Final Four.
BASKETBALL
Defense takes over in 2nd half
Indianapolis – A span of about 10 minutes in the MSU and Butler men’s basketball teams’ game Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium was a perfect microcosm of the two teams’ philosophies that they’ve built their programs on.
SPORTS
Bulldogs awaken Spartans from championship dreams
Indianapolis — Ever wake up in the morning and think today is just not your day?