statenews.com —  The MSU softball team was swept by Indiana this weekend to conclude a disappointing season in which the Spartans finished winless in Big Ten play. After losing 4-2 on Friday, MSU (11-42 overall, 0-23 Big Ten) dropped a pair of one-run decisions, losing each game in Saturday’s doubleheader by a score of 6-5.

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msuspartans.com —  In her first official season as a Spartan, redshirt freshman Leah O’Connor did what very few will ever do in their first outdoor championship race. Earn a gold medal and out-kick several national-class runners in the process. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  In record-setting fashion, the Michigan State women's golf team is heading to the NCAA Championships. Needing a top-eight finish at the 24-team NCAA East Regional to reach nationals, the Spartans vaulted from 12th place to a tie for sixth in the third and final round Saturday after carding 5-under-par 283, tying for the second-best round in program history. MSU finished the 54-hole tournament with a 23-over 887 (300-304-283).

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mlive.com —  “The most impressive guy this spring so far in the weight room and all that has been Adreian Payne, and Keith Appling is right there with him,” Izzo said. “He’s been in shooting a million shots a day. Those two guys when I evaluate it have probably worked the hardest.” read more »
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freep.com —  A number of people in Texas would like offensive guard Caleb Benenoch to break his verbal commitment to Michigan State for 2013. Baylor safety Josh Benenoch wants his younger brother to join him in Waco, rather than to go Michigan State. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Sophomore right-hander David Garner allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings to lead Michigan State past Iowa, 7-3, Sunday afternoon at McLane Baseball Stadium, securing the series win for the Spartans.

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sports.yahoo.com —  Gary Harris may be the higher-rated player coming to Michigan State, but Denzel Valentine might end up being more exciting to watch. Valentine, formerly of Lansing Sexton, is a four-star shooting guard who has been compared to legendary Spartans phenom Magic Johnson. Valentine was arguably the best prep player in Michigan in 2012, but he didn't win the title of Mr. Basketball. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  MSU, the four-time defending varsity eight champion, saw Michigan break its four-year stranglehold on the varsity eight gold medal. The Wolverines claimed the overall team title, in addition to gold medals in both the varsity eight and second varsity eight. Each of the Wolverine boats medaled on the day. read more »
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mlive.com —  “Denzel has a lot of those qualities that I used to see in films of Earvin because he's always got his head up,” Izzo said. “If you watch him play, his head is up from the minute he's about to get the ball. Meaning, the ball goes through the basket, and he's already got his head up looking at where he's going to outlet the ball to. If he's got the ball in his hands, he sees everybody, everything, and can make a simple pass. He's big enough to see over people.” read more »
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freep.com —  Erie (Pa.) Cathedral quarterback Damion Terry, who has verbally committed to play at Michigan State in 2013, impressed some high school recruiting analysts last week at the Elite 11 tryout in Columbus, Ohio. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Terry said he came out a little nervous. "Overall, I think I did real well," Terry said. "I wish I could take back a couple throws I missed. read more »
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sports.yahoo.com —  Michigan State Spartans basketball followers have been spoiled since Tom Izzo took over as coach. It's possible they're one of the most comfortable and confident fanbases in all of sports. Six Final Fours, and a national title -- constantly running toward Big Ten titles -- have made the Michigan State faithful expect nothing but the best each season. read more »
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db.lsj.com —  MSU had some fairly big news during its lineup introductions: volunteer assistant coach Jake Boss Sr. announced he will be retiring from his son’s after the season. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State softball outfielder Kylene Hopkins was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Great Lakes all-region team. Hopkins earned a second team selection in her first NFCA honor of her career. read more »
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mlive.com —  Jesse Thomas, a Michigan State football player from 1948-50 who went on to play four seasons in the NFL, died Wednesday, according to Morgan State University. He was 83. read more »
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mlive.com —  Who is the Big Ten's top defensive lineman? The experts don't completely agree. BTN.com's Tom Dienhart ranks Michigan State junior defensive end William Gholston as the conference's best. While Dienhart lists Ohio State senior defensive tackle John Simon second, ESPN.com's Brian Bennett has Simon ahead of Gholston. read more »
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