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SPORTS

'U' to face tough schedule

Despite losing in round one of the Big Ten Tournament last season and graduating some key senior players, the MSU men's soccer team is planning to make a run at a conference title and an NCAA Tournament appearance. "We had a very solid season last year - we were on the bubble for an NCAA bid," head coach Joe Baum said. Baum is hoping the Spartans won't miss a beat as the season gets underway Sept.

SPORTS

Men and women hit the links

The MSU women's golf team looks to build upon last season's success for the upcoming fall. After finishing third at the NCAA Regionals 21st at Nationals last year the team has to deal with losses of key players such as Allison Fouch, Sarah Martin and Ann Marie Kersten.

SPORTS

Spartans hungry for NCAA Tourney

The MSU women's soccer team fell just short of an NCAA Tournament bid last year, but the Spartans are hoping a strong nucleus of seniors will lift the team into the NCAA Tournament this season. "We have a great group of veterans," head coach Tom Saxton said.

NEWS

Disc golf grows in popularity

Lansing - Grand Woods Park was once nothing more than open fields and telephone poles, but now it is home to a disc golf course that brings an average of 300-400 people every day when fall semester starts. Located in Lansing off of Interstate 496 to the Waverly exit and west on Willow Street, the course brings new players and seasoned veterans together.

NEWS

Skate park offers extreme fun for 'U'

Lansing - Ranney Park located off Michigan Avenue south of Brody Complex, near Frandor, unites the excitement of alternative sports with the leisure of hanging out with friends. For those with skateboarding in their veins, Ranney offers a park that is completely free and welcomes people of all ages.