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Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images Hoops returns with a tribute-filled game to Coach Izzo I hope you all got to enjoy yesterday’s exhibition game between Michigan State and Northern Michigan. Obviously, the big story of the game was the return of Coach Tom Izzo to his alma mater for the first time in his coaching career. A ceremony over the weekend where Tom’s collegiate … [Read more...] about 3 Likes & 3 Dislikes: MSU Beats Northern Michigan In Exhibition Game, 70-53

What happened in MSU’s less-covered sports last week? There is always a lot to talk about with Spartan Football, Basketball, and Hockey but there is also a lot happening elsewhere in the MSU athletic department. Here is a recap and roundup of other Spartan teams that are in season this fall. Men’s and Women’s Cross Country didn’t race last week but competed at the Joe Piane … [Read more...] about MSU Non-Revenue Sports Round Up: October 6-13

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s look at what the writers are saying after week 7 There were some unbelievable games this past weekend, with a number of top ten teams being involved in games coming down to the wire. One team that did not deal with any drama was last week’s co-#1 team Texas, who trampled over Oklahoma. Let’s see if that was … [Read more...] about SBN Writers Top Ten – Week 7

Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images Analyzing the Spartans through six games Well, Spartan fans, this football season is halfway through and that means it is time to put out another report card. The grades we (yes, all four writers contributed to this assignment; teamwork makes the dream work) are giving in this version are cumulative marks for the entire six games … [Read more...] about Survey Time: Midseason Grades

MSU Athletics Communications MSU Hockey kicked off its 50th season at Munn this weekend against hockey powerhouse Boston College. This was a battle of preseason 2 vs 4 and was going to test the make of this years roster. Last season MSU was swept at Boston College but Coach Nightingale has mentioned what a turning point those games were and how they helped the team down … [Read more...] about Hockey Earns Split With Boston College