Michigan State wallops Washington, 88-54
Welcome to the Big Ten, Washington. Mixhigan Stqterolled out the red carpet Tom Izzo-style, with one of the most concise displays of his principles of basketball, looking every bit like the Izzone alumni in the stands remembered. A defense that smothered from the outset. An offense that ran in transition and elevated the electricity. Rebounding in punishing fashion.
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Third-Ranked Spartans Travel to Florida for Quad Meet Friday
No. 3 Michigan State gymnastics (1-0) hits the road for its second meet of the season on Friday, Jan. 10, taking on Florida (0-0), No. 23 Nebraska (0-3) and Northern Illinois (0-0) in a quad meet at 6:45 p.m. inside Florida’s Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Friday’s meet will stream on SEC Network+.
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Stepping Into the Spotlight
When Luca Di Pasquo committed to Michigan State, he knew it was going to be tough to find playing time with Detroit Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine coming into the fold. However, the Livonia, Michigan, native has stuck with it, and has played in some of the Spartans’ more notable games over the past year.
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Couch: Kristen Kelsay is part of MSU’s investment in volleyball. That investment drew her back to MSU.
Kristen Kelsay wanted to be Michigan State’s head volleyball coach three years ago. She was one of three finalists. She’d been an assistant in the Big Ten at two different spots, including MSU. This was her place, her alma mater, the school and program that she described as a “transformational experience” for her as an athlete and student.
No. 20/21 Michigan State Women Fall at Nebraska Wednesday
No. 20/21 Michigan State women’s basketball fell to Nebraska, 83-78 Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Despite a valiant effort, the Spartans weren’t able to erase a 17-point second-half deficit. MSU falls to 12-3 with the loss and 2-2 in Big Ten play.
MSU Holds Advantage Over Washington in Key Area
The Michigan State Spartans are set to continue their Big Ten Conference play against the Washington Huskies on Thursday. While the Huskies are no team to take lightly, MSU may have some advantages over them that could keep it undefeated in conference play. MSU, going into the game against Washington, sits eighth in the Big Ten in average points made per game with 81.1, while Washington has averaged 74.4 points per game, which already seems to give the Spartans a larger advantage than others would think.
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No. 16 Michigan State to host Washington for the first time in program history
No. 16 Michigan State men’s basketball will host Washington on Thursday evening for the first Big Ten Conference matchup between the two teams since the conference realignment. MSU is on a seven-game hot streak, most recently taking down Ohio State on Jan. 3, winning 69-62. The Spartans are 3-0 in Big Ten play and have defended home court this season 7-0.
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The ‘Other’ Cam Ward Is A Michigan State Commit and One of The Nation’s Brightest High School Basketball Stars
From a Maryland state championship to breaking records, Largo High’s Cam Ward is redefining greatness and preparing for the next chapter in his basketball journey under Coach Tom Izzo
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No. 16 Michigan State Returns Home, Hosts Washington on Thursday Night
Michigan State’s men’s basketball team hosts Washington in its first home game of the new calendar year on Thursday, Jan. 9 (8 p.m., BTN). The game will air live on BTN, with Brandon Gaudin and LaPhonso Ellis calling all of the action.
Spartan Men’s Tennis Tabbed At No. 23 In ITA Preseason Rankings
Michigan State men’s tennis is ranked in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Men’s Tennis Preseason Team Rankings for the second-straight season, and will open the spring portion of the schedule at No. 23.
Hockey Back on the Road to Penn State For Weekend Set
Michigan State heads back out on the road for a series at Penn State. Seven of MSU’s last eight games dating back to Dec. 6 have been away from Munn Ice Arena, and the Spartans are 6-1-1 in that stretch. The Spartans are coming off a pair of 4-3 victories over Wisconsin – one in overtime – last weekend. MSU is No. 1 in both national polls for the third straight survey and the fifth week overall.
Michigan State women’s basketball eyes quad one win at Nebraska
After getting back on track with a home victory over Purdue, Michigan State looks to start a new winning streak by taking on Nebraska. The Spartans also have an opportunity for a quality Big Ten win that could impact their NCAA tournament resume, as the Cornhuskers rank 34th in the NET. If MSU can earn the road victory, it will qualify as a quad one win.
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No. 20/21 Spartan Women Travel to Nebraska Wednesday
No. 20/21 Michigan State women’s basketball hits the road to take on Nebraska on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. ET at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game will be streamed on B1G+ with Larry Punteney and Kara Graham on the call.
Russell, Howard Earn Big Ten Weekly Kudos
The Michigan State duo of Daniel Russell (Traverse City, Mich.) and Isaac Howard (Hudson, Wis.) have garnered Big Ten Second and Third Star of the Week honors, as announced by the Big Ten on Tuesday. Russell scored dramatic game-winner at Wrigley with just 1.4 seconds remaining in overtime, with Howard earning the second assist on the play. It was the second goal of the game for the junior winger, and Division I-best sixth game-winning goal of the season. Howard had a goal in each of the two games against Wisconsin, a goal and an assist on Charlie Stramel’s game-winner against the Badgers at Munn and a goal and two assists at Wrigley.
Volleyball Inks Transfer Sarah Vellucci
Michigan State head volleyball coach Kristen Kelsay announced the addition of Novi, Michigan native Sarah Vellucci on Tuesday afternoon. A libero, Vellucci joins the Spartans as a rising redshirt sophomore from Long Beach State.
Kellerman, Smith Collect First 2025 Big Ten Gymnastics Weekly Awards
Michigan State gymnastics junior duo Sage Kellerman and Nikki Smith earned two of the first three Big Ten’s weekly gymnastics awards of the 2025 season, as announced by the conference Tuesday. Kellerman was named Specialist of the Week, while Smith earned the Gymnast of the Week nod.
Michigan State has landed a commitment from a former BYU linebacker
Michigan State football got a huge update on the transfer portal front on Monday when it was announced on social media that former BYU linebacker Aisea Moa is committed to transfer to MSU. Moa was a 4-star recruit out of high school from Ogden, Utah and racked up 16 tackles and a forced fumble this past season. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
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