Michigan State lost in an overtime thriller to third-seeded Kansas State, 98-93, Thursday night in the East Regional Semifinal at Madison Square Garden. Junior guard A.J. Hoggard scored a career-high 25 points and was 10-of-11 from the free-throw line to lead MSU. Three other Spartans scored in double-figures as graduate forward Joey Hauser poured in 18 points and hit four 3-pointers, senior guard Tyson Walker made four 3-pointers and scored 16 points, and Jaden Akins scored 14 while also making four 3’s.
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Michigan State baseball’s 2023 home opener initially didn’t get off to a good start, but the Spartans rallied for a celebratory finish, storming back from down 3-0 against Western Michigan for an 8-3 Victory for MSU Wednesday afternoon at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field.
Since the transfer portal opened on Monday, Michigan State hockey has already snagged a few promising additions to its roster, the latest being sophomore forward Red Savage from Miami (OH). Savage, who took to Twitter to announce his commitment on Wednesday, was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL draft, before spending the last two seasons with the Redhawks.
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Tyson Walker’s debut for Michigan State basketball came at a memorable place but with a forgettable first impression. In what could be his final days — perhaps weeks — as a Spartan, the change in Walker from that Champions Classic loss to Kansas to open last season to who will lead MSU back into Madison Square Garden and the Sweet 16 on Thursday is apparent.
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Michigan State women’s basketball will likely be without one of its top players as it begins a new era. Sophomore guard/forward Matilda Ekh entered her name into the transfer portal Wednesday, first reported by the Lansing State Journal and confirmed to The State News by a team spokesperson.
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No. 7 seed Michigan State plays No. 3 seed Kansas State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 23 at Madison Square Garden, the World’s Most Famous Arena. The Spartans beat No. 2 seed Marquette, 69-60, in the second round to reach the Sweet 16 for the 15th time in the 25 years and the ninth time in the last 15 years. The game will air live on TBS, with Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson and Allie LaForce calling all of the action. T
Michigan State track & field opens the outdoor season this week in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Waco, Texas at the Raleigh Relays and Clyde Hart Classic. The Raleigh Relays will run from Thursday, March 23 to Saturday, March 25 and feature the Spartans’ distance quad. MSU’s sprints, jumps and throws contingents will compete in the Clyde Hart Classic on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.
After playing its first 17 games of the season not just away from home, but out of the state, Michigan State baseball will now open its home portion of its 2023 schedule against in-state Western Michigan on Wednesday, March 22 … First pitch is slated for 3:05 p.m. at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field … MSU will then host Purdue in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams, Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, with Friday’s game slated to be nationally broadcast on the Big Ten Network, and is slated for a 4:02 p.m. first pitch
Plenty of player movement is being made across college hockey, including Michigan State, who landed its first player from the transfer portal Tuesday: UMass forward Reed Lebster. Lebster, a Grand Rapids native, spent four seasons with the Minutemen, three of which were under the eyes of current MSU associate head coach Jared DeMichiel.
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Michigan State softball sophomore Faith Guidry spun a two-hit complete game shutout in the circle on Tuesday night as the Spartans defeated intrastate rival Central Michigan by a final score of 3-0 from Secchia Stadium.
There’s a reason Tom Izzo is called Mr. March and he proved he’s deserving of that nickname over the first weekend and millions of people tuned in to see him in action. Actually, Michigan State had the most-watched first-weekend game against the Golden Eagles, according to Kevin Pauga.
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Sissoko defense and rebounding were critical in Michigan State’s Sunday win over Marquette that earned it a spot in the Sweet 16 on Thursday against Kansas State.After his performance, he took the high road when asked about those who have been unsure about him. “Nah,” he said after asked if he had any message for doubters. “You know, I’d just tell them to stick with us. We’re going to enjoy this win and keep moving forward.”
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On Dec. 10, junior guard Davis Smith collected his first career points in the Spartans’ contest against Brown. With 1:43 winding down on the game clock, Smith drove to the right of the basket and released a shot that hit the glass before falling through the net, putting the Spartans up by 13 and Davis on the stat sheet.
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Michigan State gymnastics heads to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania next week to compete in the NCAA Pittsburgh Regional beginning on Friday, March 31. With Monday’s selection, the Spartans have qualified for the NCAA gymnastics postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 2015-2016.
The transfer portal opened up Monday and Michigan State wasted no time taking initial steps toward constructing its roster for next season. Four players have already entered the portal: sophomore forward Jesse Tucker, junior forwards Zach Dubinsky and Kyle Haskins and junior defenseman Powell Connor, a team spokesperson confirmed to The State News.
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Michigan State softball makes its return to Secchia Stadium this week, hosting Central Michigan in its home opener on Tuesday night and Wisconsin for the opening Big Ten series starting on Friday, March 24. The Spartans will play a three-game series against the Badgers.