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SOCCER

Spartans lose, remain winless in Big Ten

Both the MSU men’s soccer team and its opponent, Wisconsin, were searching for their first conference victory Sunday afternoon in Madison, Wisc. After playing to a 1-1 deadlock through regulation, it appeared the game would go down in the books as a tie.

SPORTS

Spartans post nonconference shutout

The No. 8 MSU field hockey team avoided a home letdown Sunday, playing just well enough to defeat Central Michigan, 2-0, despite not having its strongest outing. The Spartans had several chances to put the Chippewas away early after scoring a goal less than four minutes into the game. But Central Michigan hung tough and didn’t relent even after the Spartans scored both goals by the early stages of the second half.

SPORTS

Prognosticators 10/08/09

MSU vs. Illinois Noon, Big Ten Network JN In the timeless words of the infamous Fred Durst — “just keep on rollin’ baby.” Last week’s Michigan game took just about everything out of the Spartans, and the victory that came from it was well-deserved.

ICE HOCKEY

Evaluating the Spartans early

With 11 freshmen who saw considerable ice time last year, one would think this year’s MSU hockey team would be experienced entering the season. But that’s not the case.