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Spartans excel on day one of Big Ten track championships
Spartan Track and Field teams demonstrated strong performances on the first day of the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The men's team concluded the day in sixth place with 10 points, while the women's team finished ninth with five points.
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Spartans gear up for Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Ann Arbor
Spartan Track & Field is set to begin its outdoor postseason at the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event will take place from May 10 to May 12, with the Spartans' top 70 athletes competing. They aim not only to score points for team standings but also to qualify for the NCAA Eastern Regional. This preliminary round will be held in Lexington, Kentucky, from May 22-25.
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Michigan State women's golf advances to NCAA Championships after strong regional finish
The Michigan State women's golf team secured a spot in the NCAA Championships after finishing third at the NCAA East Lansing Regional. The Spartans achieved a 3-under-par 285 in the final round, bringing their total to a record-breaking 4-under 860 over the three-day tournament.
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Michigan State pitchers adapt after transferring from Division III schools
Going from paying for equipment with no scholarship at a Division III school to playing Division I baseball at Michigan State University (MSU) represents a significant change for Aaron Mishoulam and Nick Ferazzi. These two pitchers, who transferred from southern schools known for their baseball culture, have adapted to the colder climate in pursuit of further education and athletic competition in a Power Five conference.
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Hannah Hawley earns Second Team All-B1G honors
Sophomore Hannah Hawley has been recognized as Second Team All-B1G, as announced by the Big Ten Conference on Wednesday. This achievement marks the first time a Michigan State Spartan has received All-B1G honors since Caitie Ladd in 2019.
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Michigan State women's golf team excels in NCAA East Lansing Regional
The Michigan State women's golf team delivered an impressive performance in the second round of the NCAA East Lansing Regional, shooting a 4-under-par 284 at Forest Akers West. This achievement moved them to fourth place in the 12-team field. The top five teams from this three-day, 54-hole event will progress to the NCAA Championships.
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Michigan State tied for sixth after NCAA regional first round
The Michigan State women's golf team finished the first round of the NCAA East Lansing Regional tied for sixth place. They shot a 3-over-par 291 at Forest Akers West on Monday. The top-seeded University of Southern California (USC) leads the field with a 7-under 281, followed by Pepperdine and Northwestern.
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Liv Grey earns second Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honor
For the second time this season, Liv Grey, a senior pitcher at Michigan State University, has been recognized as the Big Ten Conference Pitcher of the Week. The announcement was made by the Big Ten Conference office on Monday afternoon. Grey is now one of only three Spartan pitchers to receive two B1G weekly honors in a single year, joining Jessica Beech from 2003 and Erica Strutz from 1999.
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MSU's Frank and McKay receive Big Ten weekly honors
Michigan State University baseball players Jack Frank and Ryan McKay have been recognized by the Big Ten Conference for their performances last week. Frank received the Big Ten Conference Player of the Week award, while McKay was honored as the B1G Freshman of the Week. The announcement came from the conference office on Monday afternoon.
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Three Spartans join Team USA for IIHF World Championships
Michigan State University will have representation at the upcoming IIHF World Championships in Czechia, with two players and one staff member joining Team USA. The event is scheduled to take place from May 10 to May 26.
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Michigan State falls to Michigan in extra innings despite strong effort
Michigan State's baseball team faced a tough loss against Michigan in a 12-inning game on Sunday at McLane Stadium, with the Wolverines securing a 10-8 victory. This defeat prevented the Spartans from achieving their third-ever series sweep over Michigan and their first at home. However, Michigan State did win its first series over Michigan since 2016 and achieved their third consecutive Big Ten Conference weekend series win.
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MSU Rowing ends regular season with strong performances at Women's Sprints
MSU Rowing concluded its regular season at the Women's Sprints in Worcester, Massachusetts. During the event, three of Michigan State University's boats advanced to grand finals, while three others competed in petite finals.
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Michigan State softball ends season with series sweep over Purdue
Michigan State's softball team concluded its 2024 season with a series sweep against Purdue, winning 2-1 at Bittinger Stadium. This marks the Spartans' first Big Ten series sweep since 2018 against Rutgers. Michigan State finished the season with a record of 21-30 overall and 7-16 in the conference, while Purdue ended at 25-26 overall and 11-12 in the Big Ten.
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Michigan State secures first baseball series win over Michigan since 2016
Michigan State University secured a 12-8 victory over the University of Michigan in a baseball game at McLane Stadium, East Lansing. This win marked MSU's first series triumph over their rivals since 2016. The event coincided with Spartan Baseball Alumni Day, where MSU celebrated its 1954 College World Series team.
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Harvard ends Michigan State men's tennis historic dual season
Michigan State Men's Tennis concluded its historic season with a 4-0 loss to Harvard in the Boston Regional final. The Spartans achieved an all-time high of 22 wins and secured their first NCAA Tournament victory against Denver.
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Anthony's home run leads Michigan State to victory over Purdue
Michigan State secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Purdue in a softball game at Bittinger Stadium on Saturday. The win marked the Spartans' first Big Ten series victory of the season, and their first against Purdue since 2023.
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MSU Rowing prepares for Women's Sprints under new head coach
MSU Rowing is preparing for the Women's Sprints on Sunday, May 5, at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts. This marks the fifth race of the season for the Spartans under first-year head coach Stacey Rippetoe. The team will compete in morning heats with opportunities to advance to grand and petite finals later in the day.
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Michigan State edges out Michigan with extra-inning walk-off
Nick Williams led Michigan State to a dramatic 3-2 victory over the University of Michigan with a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning at McLane Stadium. Randy Seymour, who had reached third base after a single and advancing on Jack Frank's hit, scored the winning run.
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Michigan State men's tennis celebrates historic first NCAA tournament victory
Michigan State Men's Tennis team achieved a significant milestone by securing their first NCAA Tournament victory. On May 3, the Spartans, ranked No. 22 nationally, defeated the previously undefeated Denver team with a decisive 4-0 win in Boston. This victory advances them to the Boston Regional final where they will face Harvard.
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Michigan State student-athletes achieve record-high GPAs
In East Lansing, Michigan State University student-athletes have achieved a significant academic milestone. During the spring semester of an academic year marking the 25th anniversary of the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center, these athletes posted a record-breaking cumulative GPA of 3.3744, the highest in the department's history.