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News from August 2024

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Clinton County in week ending Aug. 24

By Lansing Sun | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clinton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Michigan State opens Jonathan Smith era with victory over Florida Atlantic

By Lansing Sun | Aug 31, 2024

Michigan State University commenced the Jonathan Smith era and its 128th football season with a 16-10 victory over Florida Atlantic on Friday night at Spartan Stadium.

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MSU edges out UC-Davis in season opener

By Lansing Sun | Aug 30, 2024

Michigan State University (MSU) began its 2024 season with a narrow 4-3 victory over UC Davis on Friday afternoon in California.

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Michigan State cross country teams perform well at Jeff Drenth Memorial

By Lansing Sun | Aug 30, 2024

EAST LANSING, Mich. - In its first meet of the season, the Michigan State women's and men's cross country teams delivered strong performances at the Jeff Drenth Memorial in Shepherd, Michigan, hosted by Central Michigan.

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Ludwig scores as Michigan State defeats Villanova

By Lansing Sun | Aug 30, 2024

On August 30, 2024, the Michigan State men's soccer team secured its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Villanova at DeMartin Stadium. The match's start time was moved from noon to 11 a.m. due to potential inclement weather and the busy campus schedule, which included a football game later in the evening.

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Michigan State secures season opener victory against Florida Atlantic

By Lansing Sun | Aug 30, 2024

Michigan State Tops Florida Atlantic, 16-10, in Season Opener

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Michigan State volleyball falls short against Northern Colorado in season opener

By Lansing Sun | Aug 30, 2024

Michigan State volleyball began its 2024 season on the road against Northern Colorado, a regular NCAA tournament participant, on Friday night. The Spartans were defeated 3-1 (21-25, 22-25, 25-23, 15-25) at Bank of Colorado Arena. Despite trailing significantly in the third set, Michigan State managed a comeback to win that set 25-23.

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Michigan State edges FAU; coaches reflect on performance

By Lansing Sun | Aug 30, 2024

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in their first game of the season, acknowledging both strengths and areas for improvement. "Obviously, we try to win the game, and we got that done," he stated. He credited the crowd's energy for contributing to defensive stops and emphasized the importance of playing all four quarters.

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Michigan State women's soccer secures narrow victory over Ole Miss

By Lansing Sun | Aug 29, 2024

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Graduate midfielder Emily Mathews scored her first goal of the season to lift No. 4 Michigan State women's soccer to a 1-0 victory over Ole Miss Thursday night at DeMartin Stadium.

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MSU cross country teams start season at Jeff Drenth Memorial

By Lansing Sun | Aug 29, 2024

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The men's and women's cross country teams open the 2024 season at the Jeff Drenth Memorial in Shepherd, Michigan, hosted by Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 30.

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Rep. Filler seeks expansion of Amber Alerts for children with special needs

By Lansing Sun | Aug 29, 2024

State Rep. Graham Filler is spearheading a plan to expand Michigan’s Amber Alert system to include missing children with special needs, a move aimed at providing life-saving resources for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.

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MSU men’s soccer game against Villanova rescheduled due to weather concerns

By Lansing Sun | Aug 29, 2024

Michigan State University's men's soccer game against Villanova has been rescheduled to an 11 a.m. start time on Friday due to expected early afternoon inclement weather in the East Lansing area.

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Michigan State men's soccer hosts Villanova amid weather concerns

By Lansing Sun | Aug 29, 2024

Parking will be available at the Kellogg Center, as well as Ramp 5 and Ramp 6. Football gameday rates do apply.

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Michigan State opens field hockey season against UC Davis

By Lansing Sun | Aug 29, 2024

Michigan State University will commence its 2024 field hockey season with two away games in California, facing UC Davis and Cal. The Spartans' first match is scheduled for Friday, August 30 at 3 pm ET (12 pm PT) against UC Davis at the Aggie Field Hockey Facility. They will then play Cal on Sunday, September 1 at 4 pm ET (1 pm PT) at Underhill Field.

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Three Spartans earn spots on Big Ten watch list

By Lansing Sun | Aug 28, 2024

East Lansing, Mich. -- The Big Ten announced its Players to Watch for the upcoming field hockey season, ahead of the 2024 campaign kicking off this weekend for all nine teams.

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Big Ten announces full hockey schedule for MSU's upcoming season

By Lansing Sun | Aug 28, 2024

The Big Ten has announced the 2024-25 hockey schedule, providing Michigan State University (MSU) with a detailed roadmap for the upcoming season.

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This week in Spartan athletics – August 27

By Lansing Sun | Aug 28, 2024

Here's a look at the week ahead (Aug 27-September 2) for Michigan State Athletics:

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Michigan State women's soccer faces Ole Miss and Xavier at home

By Lansing Sun | Aug 28, 2024

No. 4 Michigan State women's soccer team is set to continue its homestand with matches against Ole Miss and No. 15 Xavier at DeMartin Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans will face Ole Miss on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m., followed by a match against Xavier on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. Both games will be available for streaming on B1G+.

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MSU women’s basketball announces non-conference schedule for upcoming season

By Lansing Sun | Aug 28, 2024

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State women's basketball head coach Robyn Fralick announced the MSU's 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Wednesday.

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Matthew Forbes falls short in US Open debut

By Lansing Sun | Aug 27, 2024

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State men's tennis freshman Matthew Forbes was defeated in the first round of the main draw of the 2024 US Open on Tuesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow, New York.