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Maroons Fall to Nationally-Ranked Washington and Lee
The Basics Score: No. 8 Washington and Lee 16, Roanoke 12 Records: Generals 10-4, 5-2 ODAC; Maroons 10-6, 5-2 ODAC Location: Salem, Va. The Lead: The Roanoke men's lacrosse team outscored Washington and Lee on Tuesday evening in the third and fourth quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the Generals as W&L left Kerr Stadium with a 16-12 win over the Maroons. How it Happened/Highlights: The Generals scored a pair of goals quickly to take a 2-0 lead.
Maroons' Comeback Falls Short to No. 11 Lynchburg
The Basics Score: No. 11 Lynchburg 14, Roanoke 11 Records: Hornets 9-4, 5-0 ODAC; Maroons 8-5, 4-1 ODAC Location: Lynchburg, Va. The Lead: The Roanoke men's lacrosse team's comeback bid fell just short against No. 11 Lynchburg on the road, 14-11. How it Happened/Highlights: The Hornets jumped out to an early 4-0 in the first quarter before a goal by Ethan Caldwell off a pass from DJ Nolan got the Maroons on the board at 4:29.
Maroons' Comeback Falls Short to No. 11 Lynchburg
The Basics Score: No. 11 Lynchburg 14, Roanoke 11 Records: Hornets 9-4, 5-0 ODAC; Maroons 8-5, 4-1 ODAC Location: Lynchburg, Va. The Lead: The Roanoke men's lacrosse team's comeback bid fell just short against No. 11 Lynchburg on the road, 14-11. How it Happened/Highlights: The Hornets jumped out to an early 4-0 in the first quarter before a goal by Ethan Caldwell off a pass from DJ Nolan got the Maroons on the board at 4:29.
Maroons Fall No. 16 Franklin & Marshall in Lancaster
The Basics Score: No. 16 Franklin & Marshall 14, Roanoke 9 Records: Diplomats 4-0; Maroons 3-3 Location: Lancaster, Pa. The Lead: No. 16 Franklin & Marshall used a big first quarter to take a five-goal lead over the Roanoke men's lacrosse team on Tuesday afternoon as the two teams played even the rest of the contest with the Diplomats taking the game 14-9 in Lancaster.
Maroons Fall No. 16 Franklin & Marshall in Lancaster
The Basics Score: No. 16 Franklin & Marshall 14, Roanoke 9 Records: Diplomats 4-0; Maroons 3-3 Location: Lancaster, Pa. The Lead: No. 16 Franklin & Marshall used a big first quarter to take a five-goal lead over the Roanoke men's lacrosse team on Tuesday afternoon as the two teams played even the rest of the contest with the Diplomats taking the game 14-9 in Lancaster.
Dickinson Escapes With Win Over Maroons
The Basics Score: No. 8 Dickinson 14, Roanoke 13 Records: Red Devils 3-0; Maroons 2-2 Location: Sparks, Md. The Lead: A goal with less than a minute left lifted No. 8 Dickinson over the Roanoke men's lacrosse team on Sunday afternoon at the US Lacrosse Complex in Sparks, Md. How it Happened/Highlights: The two teams traded goals in the first quarter with Noah Goad (9:18) and Aidan Sullivan (5:24) scoring for the Maroons off assists by Ethan Caldwell and Julian Kammerman, respectively.
Dickinson Escapes With Win Over Maroons
The Basics Score: No. 8 Dickinson 14, Roanoke 13 Records: Red Devils 3-0; Maroons 2-2 Location: Sparks, Md. The Lead: A goal with less than a minute left lifted No. 8 Dickinson over the Roanoke men's lacrosse team on Sunday afternoon at the US Lacrosse Complex in Sparks, Md. How it Happened/Highlights: The two teams traded goals in the first quarter with Noah Goad (9:18) and Aidan Sullivan (5:24) scoring for the Maroons off assists by Ethan Caldwell and Julian Kammerman, respectively.
No. 20 Maroons Shut Down Tigers in Home Opener 17-6
The Basics Score: No. 20 Roanoke 17, Sewanee 6 Records: Maroons 1-1; Tigers 1-1 Location: Salem, Va. The Lead: The No. 20 Roanoke men's lacrosse team led from start to finish against the visiting Sewanee Tigers as the Maroons score three or more goals in every quarter en route to the 17-6 win in its home opener.
FINAL: No. 10 Michigan State holds off Florida, win 63-59
The last time the No. 10 Michigan State men’s basketball team (8-2) faced off against Florida (5-4), the Spartans edged the Gators 58-52 three Decembers ago in the Breslin Center. The Gators gave the Spartans a run for their money again Saturday afternoon at Stephen C. O'Connell Center, but MSU was able to stave off a late Florida comeback and win 63-59. The Gators got on the board first, making a layup on the fast break and then knocking down a shot from beyond the arc to get off to a 5-0 start.
Spartans flex deep frontcourt against Hawkeyes
By Noah Goad December 4, 2018 11:34 am The No. 10 Michigan State men’s basketball team put on quite a show Monday evening, as they made quick work of their Big Ten opponent Iowa, topping them 90-68 to get off to a 2-0 start in Big Ten play and improving to 7-2 on the season. The last time the Spartans put up 90 points against a Big Ten opponent was last February, against Iowa, when the Spartans edged the Hawkeyes 96-93. This time around, however, the Spartans had a much easier time.
FINAL: No. 10 Michigan State cruises past No. 18 Iowa 90-68
The last time the No. 10 Michigan State men’s basketball team faced No. 18 Iowa, the Spartans barely walked out of Iowa City with a 96-93 victory. This time around, on Monday night, MSU had a much easier time on the court. The Spartans (7-2) downed No. 18 Iowa (6-2) by a score of 90-68 to win their second Big Ten game of the young season.
Michigan State men's basketball drops to No. 10 in AP poll
By Noah Goad December 3, 2018 12:49 pm Though Michigan State men's basketball kicked off conference play with a win at Rutgers this past Friday night, the Spartans fell one spot in this week's AP Top 25 poll to No. 10, after falling to Louisville last week. The Big Ten again has the most representation in the rankings, with seven teams. Along with Michigan State is No. 5 Michigan, No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 18 Iowa, No. 19 Ohio State, No. 23 Maryland and No. 24 Nebraska.
No. 9 Michigan State to get first taste of Big Ten play Friday vs. Rutgers
By Noah Goad November 29, 2018 12:01 pm After losing an overtime thriller to Louisville on Tuesday night, the No. 9 Michigan State men’s basketball team (5-2) will take a short break from their non-conference slate to open up Big Ten play Friday evening against Rutgers (4-1). In the Spartans’ first conference game, they will be looking to rebound from a tough Tuesday night at Louisville, in which MSU accumulated 17 turnovers and shot for 39 percent in the first half.
Three quick takeaways from Michigan State's 82-78 loss to Louisville
By Noah Goad November 28, 2018 4:22 pm The No. 9 Michigan State men’s basketball team dropped their second game of the season by a score of 82-78 Tuesday night in overtime thriller at Louisville. The Spartans are in the midst of a difficult six-game slate in which they have already played UCLA, No. 17 Texas and Louisville and are set to face Rutgers later in the week and then No. 14 Iowa and Florida next week.
FINAL: No.9 Michigan State's comeback falls short against Louisville
By Noah Goad November 27, 2018 10:49 pm No. 9 Michigan State men’s basketball has fared quite well against Louisville in recent memory, having won three of their last four matchups against the Cardinals heading into Tuesday night, where the two teams faced off again as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Though the Spartans had the upper hand in recent years, Louisville has never lost a home game in the month of November since moving into the KFC Yum! Center in 2010.
Michigan State men's basketball climbs to No. 9 in AP poll
By Noah Goad November 26, 2018 1:47 pm The Michigan State men’s basketball team climbed two spots to No. 9 in the newest AP Top 25 poll released Monday afternoon. The Spartans had a good showing at the 2018 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational, dominating then-No. 17 UCLA 87-67 and then coming back from a 19-point deficit to top Texas 78-68, who came in at No. 17 in this week’s poll.
No. 11 Michigan State men's basketball stays put in latest AP poll
By Noah Goad November 19, 2018 1:37 pm The Michigan State men's basketball team stood pat at No. 11 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll released early Monday afternoon after going 2-0 last week. The Spartans' two wins came from topping Louisiana Monroe 80-59 last Wednesday and dominating Tennessee Tech 101-33 to close out the weekend. In-state rival University of Michigan jumped MSU in the rankings, moving up nine spots to No. 9 after beating then-No. 8 Villanova by 27 points last week.
Ankle injury a non-issue for Ward against Tennessee Tech
By Noah Goad November 19, 2018 10:46 am Coach Tom Izzo and the No. 11 Michigan State men’s basketball team (3-1) received quite the scare on Wednesday night in its 80-59 victory over Louisiana Monroe, when junior forward Nick Ward went down early in the first half with a non-contact ankle injury. Without much knowledge on how long Ward was going to be sidelined, concerns were raised as to how the Spartans would handle such a treacherous slate coming up without their star forward.
Michigan State men's basketball drops one spot to No. 11 in AP poll
Michigan State men's basketball drops one spot to No. 11 in AP poll Michigan State men's basketball dropped one spot to No. 11 in the latest AP poll rankings released Monday afternoon. This is the first time Michigan State has been ranked outside of the top-10 since the start of last season. The Spartans kicked off the season with a 92-87 loss to then-No. 1 Kansas at State Farm Champions Classic last week, and rebounded with a 106-82 win over Florida Gulf Coast Sunday evening.
Izzo displeased with Michigan State's defense to start the season
Izzo displeased with Michigan State's defense to start the season The No. 11 Michigan State men’s basketball team (1-1) got off to a strong start to the season on the offensive end, putting up 87 points against No. 1 Kansas (1-0) to open the regular season and 106 points against Florida Gulf Coast to reach triple digits in the points column for the first time since December 2017, against Savannah State.
FINAL: No. 10 Michigan State easily tops Florida Gulf Coast, 106-82
The last time the No. 10 Michigan State men’s basketball team (1-1) met up with Florida Gulf Coast (1-2) was in November 2016, and the game ended on a controversial game clock error with the . The Spartans didn't let it get that close this time around, however, as they cruised past Florida Gulf Coast to claim their regular season home-opener.
Freshman Aaron Henry on playing No. 1 Kansas: I just wasn't afraid
Freshman Aaron Henry on playing No. 1 Kansas: I just wasn't afraid Tuesday night's 92-87 Champions Classic loss to No. 1 Kansas was quite the learning experience for coach Tom Izzo and his squad. "We had to put some freshman in there that weren’t ready to play," Izzo said after his team's loss Tuesday night.
Weighing MSU men's basketball's tough nonconference schedule
The men’s basketball team opened the regular season with a five point loss to No. 1 Kansas Nov. 5 at the State Farm Champions Classic in Indianapolis. The tough matchups don’t stop there, as the remainder of Michigan State’s nonconference schedule is packed with some basketball titans. “We’ve got a little bit of a problem now that we’re playing so many big games early,” coach Tom Izzo said after his team’s Oct. 30 exhibition win over Northern Michigan.
Kenny Goins shows flashes of improved shooting vs. Jayhawks
For coach Tom Izzo and his squad, Tuesday's game against the Jayhawks in the Champions Classic wasn’t a must-win game. It was more of a learning experience. “I mean, who cares if you lose a game, you know,” Izzo said after No. 10 Michigan State's 92-87 loss to No. 1 Kansas. “And I don’t mean that as ridiculous as it sounds. But, when you lose a game, those guys are a little more coachable tomorrow. And I’ve got good, coachable kids.
FINAL: No. 10 MSU men's basketball falls to No. 1 Kansas 92-87 in Champions Classic
FINAL: No. 10 MSU men's basketball falls to No. 1 Kansas 92-87 in Champions Classic No. 10 Michigan State men’s basketball kicked off its season in grand fashion once again as they faced off against No. 1 Kansas at the 2018 State Farm Champions Classic. Though the Spartans had won their last two matchups against the Jayhawks in past year’s Champions Classics, their unblemished record would end there, as they were ousted 92-87.
Winston named to Citizen Naismith Trophy Preseason Watchlist
Junior point guard Cassius Winston was named to the 2019 Citizen Naismith Trophy Preseason Watchlist Monday afternoon. The award is given annually and is meant to recognize impressive efforts of college basketball players by rewarding their drive and achievements on the court. This is the second preseason watch list Winston's name has been listed on, as he was also named to the Bob Cousy Award Preseason Watchlist last month.
No. 10 Michigan State men's basketball opens Champions Classic vs Kansas
The No. 10 Michigan State men’s basketball team is coming off an easy against coach Tom Izzo's alma mater Northern Michigan last week. But the Spartans have a much greater challenge in store as they head to Indianapolis to take on No. 1 Kansas in the first game of the State Farm Champions Classic. “This tournament, to me, is one of the great deals I’ve gotten a chance to play in all my years,” Izzo said.
Michigan State football back in the rankings at 24 in AP Poll
Michigan State football back in the rankings at 24 in AP Poll Sophomore safety Dominique Long (9) and senior linebacker Grayson Miller (44) chase after the football during the game against Northwestern Oct. 6, 2018 at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans fell to the Wildcats, 29-19. After defeating Maryland 24-3 on Saturday afternoon, Michigan State football finds themselves back in the rankings, coming in at No. 24 in the Week 11 AP Poll after being unranked in back-to-back weeks.
Four-star forward Malik Hall commits to Michigan State
By Noah Goad November 1, 2018 10:39 am Malik Hall, a four-star recruit ranked No. 50 on ESPN's Top 100 announced on Twitter Thursday morning he will be attending Michigan State. Hall attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kan., and is ranked the No. 1 recruit in the state of Kansas according to 247sports.
Column: Experience, upperclassmen will benefit men's basketball team
College basketball finally made its long-awaited return after a seven-month-long hiatus. After a season filled with off-the-court distractions for MSU Coach Tom Izzo and his players, they will be ready to move forward with a clean slate. In that newness, the Spartans will rock an older, more sophisticated look on the court. MSU dominated the 2017-18 regular season, winning the Big Ten outright through strength, size and athleticism.
No. 10 MSU men's basketball to host Northern Michigan in lone exhibition game
No. 10 MSU men's basketball to host Northern Michigan in lone exhibition game No. 10 Michigan State men’s basketball kicks off its one-game exhibition stint Tuesday evening against Northern Michigan before its season opener against No. 1 Kansas next week. As for the players, they are more than ready to resume play in the Breslin Center. “It’s been a while,” senior captain Matt McQuaid said. “I can’t wait to play in front of the Izzone.
No. 10 Michigan State men's basketball rolls Northern Michigan 93-47
Last season, the Spartans' Breslin Center opener provided them with plenty of scares as they barely got past Ferris State. But this time around, despite it being the night before Halloween, the Spartans were not frightened one bit. The tenth-ranked Michigan State men’s basketball team finished off exhibition play Tuesday night against Northern Michigan, and the Spartans had no problems taking care of coach Tom Izzo’s alma mater, dominating the Wildcats 93-47.
Four takeaways from Michigan State men's basketball Media Day
The return of Spartan basketball is rapidly approaching, as Michigan State men’s basketball held its annual Media Day at the Breslin Center Thursday afternoon, just five days before their first exhibition game against Northern Michigan. Here are four takeaways from Media Day: The Spartans lost star forwards Jaren Jackson Jr. and Miles Bridges to the NBA draft earlier this year. However, what they are lacking in athleticism, they make up for in experience, according to coach Tom Izzo.
No. 12 Michigan State men's soccer readies as postseason draws nearer
Coming off a 1-1 double overtime draw against rival Michigan in the final home game of the regular season Oct. 23, the 12th-ranked MSU men’s soccer team has one game left on its schedule, against second-ranked Indiana, before heading to Indianapolis for the Big Ten tournament in November. MSU ranks second in the Big Ten, trailing the Hoosiers. The Spartans have cooled off a bit after a hot start – they didn’t earn their first loss until 14 games in against Wisconsin Sept.
Michigan State men's basketball ranked No. 10 in preseason AP poll
The preseason edition of the NCAA men’s basketball poll was released Monday afternoon, and Michigan State found its way into the top-10 for the second-straight season, landing at the No. 10 spot on the list. Three other Big Ten teams found their way into the rankings behind the Spartans; No. 15 Minnesota, No. 19 Northwestern and No. 19 Michigan. Also receiving votes were Indiana (98), Nebraska (35), Maryland (28) and Wisconsin (24).
No.13 Michigan State men's soccer draws with Northwestern on Senior Night
While a was going down Friday evening just across campus, the 13th-ranked Michigan State men’s soccer team (10-2-3, 4-1-1) was in the midst of a clash of their own against Northwestern (4-7-5, 0-4-3). The Spartans were held to a 0-0 double-overtime draw against the Wildcats on a nippy Senior Night at DeMartin Soccer Stadium. “From about start to finish, we controlled the game,” said coach Damon Rensing after the game.
Ward named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Preseason Watch list
Michigan State men's basketball forward Nick Ward was named to the 2019 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Preseason Watch list Friday. The annual award that goes out to the top center in college basketball. Ward's name is listed along with 20 other candidates from schools across the nation. Ward is one of three Big Ten candidates, along with Wisconsin's Ethan Happ and Maryland's Jalen Smith.
A look at potential Michigan State basketball commits ahead of early signing period
A look at potential Michigan State basketball commits ahead of early signing period Men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo looks at his players on the court during the start of the game against Nicholls State on Dec. 1, 2012, at Breslin Center. The Spartans beat the Colonels 84-39. Natalie Kolb/The State News The college basketball early signing period is just under a month away now, and Michigan State has made the list of potential landing spots for some of the country’s top high school prospects.
Michigan State hockey scores late to top Northern Michigan in season opener
Michigan State hockey (1-0) opened up its season with the first of a two-game set against Northern Michigan (0-1) in front of a noisy crowd Friday evening at Munn Ice Arena. The Spartans downed the Wildcats 4-2 thanks to some last-minute offense from the first line. “The crowd was outstanding,” coach Danton Cole said after the game. “The student section, really, that’s the most crowded I’ve seen it other than maybe a Michigan game.
Akron gives Michigan State men's soccer second straight home loss
No. 8 Michigan State men’s soccer (9-2-2, 3-1 in Big Ten) returned to action Tuesday night fresh off a 2-0 win at Maryland, but the Spartans would not be as fortunate on their home turf, as they suffered a 2-1 loss to Akron (5-4-2). “Akron’s a good opponent,” coach Damon Rensing said after the game.
Ice hockey junior ready to don captain patch
Last season was filled with ups and downs for Michigan State men’s ice hockey, as they began a transition period following the arrival of head coach Danton Cole. The Spartans finished last in the Big Ten for the second season in a row. The Spartans have a youthful 2018 roster, just three of its 28 members are seniors. A common problem that plagues young teams — and what arguably hurt MSU last year — is a lack of leadership, which can lead to poor production down the stretch.
Season Preview: Michigan State ice hockey looks to turn page in 2018
Season Preview: Michigan State ice hockey looks to turn page in 2018 After finishing at the bottom of the Big Ten standings for the third year in a row last season, Michigan State ice hockey will look to turn things around this upcoming season, which starts on Oct. 12 against Northern Michigan at Munn Ice Arena.
Michigan State men’s soccer suffer first loss of season vs. Badgers
Michigan State men’s soccer suffer first loss of season vs. Badgers It was Alumni Day Sunday at DeMartin Soccer Stadium, as Michigan State men's soccer honored its 1968 National Championship team. The current team was unable to deliver a victory for their fellow alumni, as the fifth-ranked Spartans (8-1-2, 2-1 in Big Ten) were handed their first loss of the season at the hands of Wisconsin (5-4-1, 2-1) by a score of 1-0 in overtime.
Men's basketball holds first practice; McQuaid, Langford voted captains
Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo announced at his team’s first practice Wednesday afternoon that junior Joshua Langford and senior Matt McQuaid have been selected as captains for the 2018-19 season. “We’ve got two captains that they (team) picked last week,” Izzo said. “And it’s Josh Langford and Matt McQuaid.
Cole high on his team at Michigan State hockey Media Day
Cole high on his team at Michigan State hockey Media Day New MSU Hockey Head Coach Danton Cole speaks during a press conference on April, 11, 2017 at Munn Ice Arena. Cole is a former MSU athlete and said "it's good to be coming back home ... it was going to take a really special place for me to leave a special place." Hockey season is approaching ever closer as the annual Michigan State hockey media day took place Tuesday afternoon at Munn Ice Arena.
MSU men's soccer holds off Rutgers to start Big Ten play
The fifth-ranked Michigan State men’s soccer (7-0-2, 1-0 in Big Ten) team started off Big Ten play on a high note in what ended up being a gusty Friday evening at a packed DeMartin Soccer Stadium. The Spartans were able to fend off a late push by Rutgers (1-5-1, 0-1), to claim their first conference victory of the season by a score of 2-1. “We had a good first half, unlucky probably not to get a goal or two,” said coach Damon Rensing after the game.
Opinion: Former MSU RB Le’Veon Bell should continue hold out with Steelers
Opinion: Former MSU RB Le’Veon Bell should continue hold out with Steelers Due to a contract dispute, former Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell has yet to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season. The 26-year-old has decided to sit instead of playing on another one-year deal because he feels he is not being compensated fairly. And in all fairness, he's right. Bell has been the NFL’s top rushers since the start of the 2014-15 season.
MSU volleyball sweeps Albany to kickoff Spartan Invitational
Michigan State volleyball (11-1) knocked off Albany (4-6) in its first match of the Spartan Invitational — and first home game of the season — Friday night at Jenison Fieldhouse with a 3-0 sweep. “I could tell you we played a little nervous,” said coach Cathy George. “I mean, there’s no doubt that you could see that out there a little bit.
Pistons, Cavs to play at Breslin Center
A fan-interactive event will be featured before the Detroit Pistons' preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 12 at the Breslin Center. The event, Fan Fest, will kickoff at 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and will include interactive games, performances, vendors, mascot appearances and more. The game will be both the Pistons' and Cavs' final preseason game, before regular season play kicks off in late-October.
Farai Mutatu draws strength from siblings, faith during separation from family
Farai Mutatu draws strength from siblings, faith during separation from family Most college freshmen are getting their first taste of what it’s like being away from their parents. Michigan State men’s soccer forward Farai Mutatu is more than familiar with the feeling. “The last time I saw them was 2014,” said Mutatu, who is in his first season with the Spartans. The freshman forward moved from Zimbabwe to the Lansing suburb of Haslett with his parents and three siblings.
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