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Michigan State baseball: Spartans stumble off of opening weekend momentum

MSU stumbled in the second weekend series of the year following a great opening weekend:

Michigan State baseball is off and running in the 2023 season, and after opening weekend, the Spartans found themselves 3-1 with a couple of impressive wins.

Unfortunately, MSU could not keep the momentum rolling this weekend when they made a swing through the Carolinas.

In the three games, Michigan State went 1-2:

@ USC Upstate: W 13-6
@ Gardner-Webb: L 7-3
@ Presbyterian College: L 8-6

Michigan State will head to Charleston, South Carolina next weekend for four games, starting the annual South Carolina spring break swing:

@ College of Charleston — Friday
@ Charleston Southern — Saturday
@ College of Charleston — Sunday
vs Air Force — Monday

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Michigan State hockey gets Big Ten Tournament draw

The postseason is here and MSU hockey has received their Big Ten Tournament draw:

The regular season is officially over and the first year of the Adam Nightingale era in East Lansing is almost complete. Michigan State turned many heads this season, and were one of the biggest surprises in the nation.

MSU finished the regular season 16-16-2, much improved from what has previously been the case in East Lansing. Now, the Spartans look to postseason play, and the team looks to punch their ticket into the NCAA Tournament.

The first step, and most important, is winning a series in the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans are set to face off against Notre Dame on the road, in South Bend, as the 5-seed.

The 2023 #B1GHockey Tournament bracket is set!

🔗: https://t.co/6mugCYQbFr pic.twitter.com/JVYog4PuZW

— Big Ten Hockey (@B1GHockey) February 26, 2023

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Michigan State baseball: opening weekend recap

Michigan State had an impressive opening weekend:

Michigan State baseball is off and running in the 2023 season, the 15th season in the Jake Boss tenure in East Lansing. The Spartans are looking to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012 and they are off to a good start.

MSU traveled to Phoenix to play in the MLB Desert Invitational, which included playing some very strong competition.

In the four games, Michigan State went 3-1:

Michigan: W 15-8
Fresno State: W 7-4
Arizona: L 7-1
Grand Canyon: W 7-1

Michigan State will look to continue building on their strong start next weekend when they travel to the Carolinas for three games:

@ USC Upstate — Spartanburg, South Carolina
@ Gardner-Webb — Boiling Springs, North Carolina
@ Presbyterian College — Clinton, South Carolina

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James Piot set to play on Phil Mickelson’s LIV golf team this season

James Piot will be playing alongside a golfing legend for the 2023 LIV season:

James Piot has been a standout amateur golfer representing Michigan State. In East Lansing, Piot secured honors of Big Ten Freshman of the Year, All-Big Ten and All-American, but the biggest honor was winning the 2021 US Amateur Open.

Now, Piot has turned pro and has opted to compete on the LIV golf league.

LIV is known for bringing a team concept to professional golf, and the league has set the teams for the upcoming 2023 season.

For the 2023 season, Piot will be competing alongside the golfing legend Phil Mickelson on the ‘Hyflyers’, a team that will be captained by Mickelson.

The rosters are set ✅#LIVGolf pic.twitter.com/H8zbVEsA5u

— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) February 21, 2023

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Michigan State athletics releases official statement

The MSU athletics department has released an official statement, updating the status of the school’s sports teams:

Michigan State athletics has released an official announcement on the status of the school’s athletics following the horrific events that happened on Monday night.

The statement reads:

After discussions with mental health professionals and university leadership, and in consultation with Spartan student-athletes and staff, Michigan State athletics will resume competition this weekend, both at home and on the road. Information remains subject to change.

“The safety and physical and mental well-being of our students and staff is the primary focus of Michigan State athletics,” said MSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Alan Haller. “In consultation with mental health professionals and in conversations with our student-athletes it became apparent that a return to practice and competition is a crucial part of their recovery. Student-athletes were given an active voice in the decision to return to competition, as well as the autonomy to make their own individual choices about participation.

“Athletics can be a rallying point for a community in need of healing, a fact many of our student-athletes have mentioned to me. The opportunity to represent our entire community has never felt greater. I also recognize that everyone grieves in their own unique manner, and there are some who aren’t ready to return to athletic events. Those feelings are incredibly valid, and as Coach Izzo so eloquently stated last night, I hope that we will all focus on taking care of one another.”

You can read the full statement, here:

An update on MSU Athletics Eventshttps://t.co/kE0IZ8RneU

— Michigan State Athletics (@MSU_Athletics) February 16, 2023

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Michigan State football makes top five for 2024 ATH Marcus Goree Jr.

MSU has made the top five for a 3-star prospect from Tennessee

Tennessee athlete Marcus Goree Jr. has cut his list of top schools down to five and Michigan State has made the cut.

Goree most likely projects as a defensive back, standing at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds. He currently attends Bradley Center High School as a native of Cleveland, Tennessee.

Goree ranks as a 3-star prospect and the No. 456 overall player in the 2024 recruiting class 247Sports composite rankings.

Michigan State made the cut alongside Tennessee, Michigan, Colorado and Nebraska.

Where’s home ⁉️@DFloyd02 @NatlPlaymkrsAca @scoop1914 @Vol_Football @Coach_Nez_ @UMichFootball @coachclink @HuskerFBNation @MSU_Football @CUBarstool @CoachBox6 pic.twitter.com/PdxxUjkbpe

— Marcus Goree Jr. (@marcusgoree_2) February 16, 2023

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WATCH: Highlights from Michigan State basketball’s nonconference slate

WATCH: Some of the best highlights from Michigan State’s 2022 nonconference slate

Michigan State has concluded its nonconference schedule, finishing with an 8-3 record in the nonconference slate. An impressive start to the 2022-23 campaign has fans confident in Tom Izzo’s vision for his team. The Spartans picked up several big wins in their nonconference slate, which came with some unforgettable moments.

Watch the highlights, and some of the best moments from MSU’s nonconference schedule via Michigan State basketball’s Twitter:

Non-Conference Schedule ✅

HIGHLIGHTS 🎥 pic.twitter.com/WToCO9wF4B

— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) December 31, 2022

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The 10 best Cyber Monday deals for the Michigan State fan in your life

The best holiday gift ideas for any Michigan State Spartans fan in your life.

Happy holidays, Michigan State fans!

Football season is coming down the home stretch, basketball season has started, and for NCAA fans it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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Michigan State hockey senior Jagger Joshua says Ohio State player used racial slurs towards him

Michigan State hockey’s Jagger Joshua says Ohio State player used racial slurs towards him

On Monday evening, Michigan State hockey senior Jagger Joshua released a statement on his Twitter where he claimed that an Ohio State player used a racial slur multiple times during MSU’s Nov. 11 match-up against the Buckeyes.

Acts of racism do not belong in hockey.. pic.twitter.com/nm9AnIjSgV

— Jagger Joshua (@jaggerjoshua8) November 21, 2022

According to Joshua, the official in the game had heard the slur and issued a game misconduct penalty to the player. Nathaniel Bott of the Lansing State Journal noted that one Ohio State player, Kamil Sadlocha, received a game misconduct penalty at the 10:39 mark in the second period of the aforementioned game.

“The inaction has left me feeling confused and pessimistic about the movement of diversity within hockey culture,” Joshua said in his statement. “The ignorance of racism does not belong in our game, and I feel that I need to make people aware that this incident occurred. Because without acknowledgement, the problem gets worse.”

Joshua said that the Big Ten conducted an investigation about the incident but no further action has been taken by the conference.

“Michigan State Athletics stands with Jagger Joshua, and commends him for having the courage to speak up against racial injustice,” MSU Athletics Director Alan Haller said in a statement Monday evening. “As a department, we are committed to providing opportunities for all student-athletes to compete in a space free from discrimination, racism or hate.”

Statements from Michigan State VP and Director of Athletics Alan Haller and hockey coach Adam Nightingale. pic.twitter.com/ajtmlCCscq

— Michigan State Athletics (@MSU_Athletics) November 21, 2022

“At Michigan State, we are committed to a safe and welcoming space for our student-athletes,” MSU hockey coach Adam Nightingale said. “It is important to me that all student athletes feel comfortable and supported in our locker room and in our program. I am proud to have Jagger Joshua on our team.”

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Behind Enemy Lines: Rutgers’ perspective on Michigan State football

Michigan State football will square off against Rutgers tomorrow. To get some insight into the game, we spoke to editor of RutgersWire to get their perspective on the match-up.

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