Three Spartans Earn Big Ten Selections
Ellie Rutherford, Celina Riccardo, and Ashley Harlock earned All-Big Ten Team honors, as announced by the conference on Wednesday. Three Spartans selected to the All-Big Ten team are the most selections since 2016 (Kendal Anderson, Simone Vagoni, and Kristin Matula).
Spartans Battle in 1-0 Loss In Double OT
Michigan State traveled to Ann Arbor to face rival no. 16 Michigan in a battle for the final B1G tournament spot. It resulted in a heartbreaking 1-0 double-overtime loss.
Field Hockey Hosts No. 15 Penn State and No. 4 Rutgers This Weekend
Its been nearly three weeks since Michigan State played on Ralph Young field. The Spartans are back to host the visiting Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten showdown on Friday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. and Rutgers on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. MSU will play its fourth and fifth consecutive game against a top 20 opponent.
Field Hockey Fall to no. 9 Maryland
Michigan State field hockey took a trip to the east coast to face no. 9 ranked University of Maryland on Friday evening, falling 3-0.
Michigan State Falls to No. 1 Iowa
Michigan State played tough against No. 1 ranked Iowa but it wasn’t enough to get past the Hawkeyes downed on the road, 3-1.
Field Hockey Downed by No. 3 Northwestern
Michigan State’s defense played tough but ultimately fell on the road to No. 3-ranked Northwestern University, 6-0. The Wildcats (10-1, 3-0 B1G) offense was aggressive from start to finish on Friday evening. The Spartans (3-6, 1-2 B1G) faced 10 shot attempts in the opening quarter which was the most faced in a single quarter this season.
Michigan State Sails Past Central Michigan
Lifted by a strong offensive effort, Michigan State topped in-state rival Central Michigan, 3-0. The Spartans improved to 3-5 on the year and are on a two-game winning streak.
Spartans Score Late for B1G Shutout Victory
Led by Ellie Rutherfords’ late fourth quarter goal, Michigan state gets back in the win column, topping Indiana 1-0, Friday afternoon at Ralph Young Field to spark MSU Homecoming festivities. The Spartans improve to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in Big Ten play.
Michigan State Falls in Overtime to No. 17 Ohio State
Despite a strong defensive performance, Michigan State dropped an overtime decision to no. 17 Ohio State, 2-1. Celebrating alumni day, Michigan State (1-5, 0-1 B1G) went toe-to-toe with Ohio State (8-1, 2-0 B1G) that was highlighted by the Spartans starting goalie, CC Charles.
Michigan State Opens Big Ten Play Sunday Against No. 17 Ohio State
MSU hasn’t traveled much recently as it hosts the third of five straight home games against no. 17 Ohio State in a televised B1G matchup to open conference play. The Spartans look to get back in the win column after they fell to Stanford 3-2 in a back-and-forth overtime matchup.
O’Neill Named Field Hockey Offensive Big Ten Player of The Week
Emma O’Neill became the first Spartan since 2016 to be named the Big Ten Offensive Player of The Week following a six-point performance win against Boston University in the season opener.
An O’Neill Hat-Trick Propels the Spartans Topping Boston University in a 3-1 Victory in the Season Opener
Emma O’Neill exploded with a hat trick in the season opener leading the charge for Michigan State as it took down Boston University 3-1 on Friday afternoon at New Balance Field.
Field Hockey Opens Season at Boston and New Hampshire
Michigan State Field Hockey travels to the Northeast as it opens the 2023 season. The Spartans face Boston University on Friday, Aug. 25 at 12 p.m., and travel up to New Hampshire to take on the Wildcats Sunday, Aug. 27 at 12 p.m. Eight players who appeared in 17 or more games in 2022 are back in the Green and White, five of which recorded 10 total points last season. Head coach Helen Knull enters her 13th season at the helm and 17th overall with the Spartans. Knull has seven newcomers for the 2023 season: five freshmen and two transfers who offers plenty of college playing experience.
Jarvie, Riccardo, and Rutherford Named Preseason Big Ten Field Hockey Players to Watch
Hannah Jarvie (Saline, Mich.), Celina Riccardo (Downingtown, Pa.), and Ellie Rutherford (Edinburgh, Scotland) named to the Preseason Big Ten Players to Watch, announced by the conference on Wednesday. Jarvie, a Michigan native, started 17 of the Spartans’ 18 games at forward during the 2022 season. Jarvie tied for fourth on the team in goals (4) and total points (10), scoring two goals in a 5-2 win over UC Davis. Jarvie is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and a member of the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad.
Late Goal Lifts Field Hockey Over Central Michigan
Lifted by a late penalty corner goal from Isa van der Weij, Michigan State field hockey topped Central Michigan, 3-2, at Cristy Freese Field Wednesday afternoon. The Spartans move to 8-7 (1-6 B1G) overall on the season. Central Michigan drops to 2-14 (0-5 MAC).
Field Hockey Tops Indiana in Overtime Thriller
Led by Celina Riccardo’s sudden death overtime goal, Michigan State topped Indiana, 1-0, Sunday afternoon at Ralph Young Field. The Spartans move to 7-7 overall and 1-6 in conference play with the win, notching their first Big Ten of the season.
Spartans Fall in Close Matchup with No. 3 Northwestern
Holding a 1-1 tie until the fourth quarter, Michigan State field hockey fell to No. 3 Northwestern, 3-1, at Ralph Young Field Friday afternoon. The Spartans fall to 6-7 overall and 0-6 in the Big Ten with the loss. Northwestern moves to 11-3 and 2-3 on the season.
Field Hockey Knocks Off Ball State on the Road
by midfielder Merel Hanssen and forward Lulu Fulton, Michigan State field hockey topped Ball State, 5-3, in a nonconference road matchup Sunday afternoon at the Ball State Briner Sports Complex.
Spartans Host No. 10 Michigan, Travel to Ball State This Weekend
Michigan State field hockey returns to action this weekend, hosting No. 10 Michigan on Friday, Oct. 7 before traveling to Muncie, Ind. for a non-conference matchup with Ball State on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. Friday’s game will be the first home game for the Spartans since Sept. 18.
Dominant Third Quarter Lifts Field Hockey Over Ohio
Following a slower start that saw the Spartans down at the half, Michigan State field hockey used a dominant third quarter to top Ohio, 2-1, in a non-conference road matchup at Pruitt Field Sunday afternoon.