Category: Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State women’s soccer bounces back with win on senior day

MSU gets a win on senior Sunday:

Michigan State got locked up in a 2-2 draw during a top ten matchup with Arkansas on Thursday. Now, they were looking to bounce back on senior day, Sunday.

The Spartans hosted the Ohio Bobcats on Sunday, where the Spartans celebrated their seniors, defeating the Bobcats, 3-0.

The Spartans have improved to 2-0-1 and will host Ole Miss on Thursday.

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Matt Forbes has first opponent for U.S. Open

Matt Forbes has first opponent for his opening match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday

Matt Forbes is the first Michigan State tennis player in history to qualify for, and play in, the U.S. Open. His journey in the tournament will begin on Tuesday. Forbes will have the honor of facing Russia’s Roman Safiullin, who checks in at No. 59 in the world.

Lansing State Journal’s Barry Kiel spoke to Forbes about the upcoming tournament and waht it means to both him and the Spartans:

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Magic Johnson shares his positive thoughts on Michigan State

Magic Johnson shared his pleasure with Michigan State athletics in a recent interview:

Magic Johnson is a legend in the Michigan State community, and he sure doesn’t hide his love for the Spartans.

Courtesy of WILX’s Owen Oszust, Johnson spoke on how excited he is that Jonathan Smith is at the helm of Michigan State and what he is proud of within Michigan State athletics.

See the full quote from Magic via X:

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Ashton McCulloch’s run in US Amateur ends in Round of 16

Ashton McCulloch’s run in the US Amateur ends in the Round of 16

Michigan State golfer Ashton McCulloch has had a successful summer, qualifying to play in both the RBC Canadian Open and the US Open as an amateur on the PGA Tour. McCulloch looked to add to his list of accolades at the U.S. Amateur at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota.

Unfortunately, the Canadian was dropped in the Round of 16, going 23 holes in match play, before a tragic exit.

Big things are ahead for McCulloch in both the green and white and his professional future.

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Michigan State women’s soccer opens season with top-15 win over Notre Dame

Michigan State knocks off Notre Dame in top-15 showdown:

Michigan State women’s soccer comes into the 2024 season with a No. 13 ranking and lofty expectations. The challenges would start immediately, with the team squaring off against Notre Dame, who checked in at No. 15 in the nation.

The Spartans would knock off the Fighting Irish, 2-1, giving MSU a top-15 victory and the first victory the program has gotten over Notre Dame since 1989.

MSU will be back in action against Arkansas next Thursday.

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Michigan State athletics creates the Spartan Works program

MSU is starting a new initiative for local high school students dubbed Spartan Works:

Michigan State athletics has partnered with STRIDE,  an education company that provides online and blended education programs, to create the Spartan Works program. The program is designed to give local high school students real-world experiences working with athletes and athletic staff at Michigan State.

Via MSU Athletics on X, watch a 4-minute long video on the new initiative and what it will bring the local community:

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Matt Forbes must forfeit US Open prize money, despite earning NIL

Michigan State tennis player Matt Forbes must forfeit US Open prize money, despite earning NIL.

While the landscape of college athletics is ever changing, and with the introduction of Name Image and Likeness, the rules within the sports and professional sports becomes very murky.

Michigan State tennis player Matt Forbes won the 2024 USTA National Boys’ 18s championship, earning him a spot in the US Open. Now, despite the new rules in  the NCAA where Forbes can make NIL money, he will have to forfeit his prize money for playing in the US Open.

Another rule that doesn’t make sense as the waters become more murky with the landscape of NIL in college athletics.

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Michigan State tennis sophomore wins first professional title

Michigan State tennis sophomore wins first title

Michigan State tennis alum Aris Thanos took home his first professional title victory this past weekend, winning the singles title at the Kursumlijska Banja M15 tournament. The win has moved Thanos up to No. 717 in the world, a ranking he hopes to continue to see grow.

Thanos is still listed on Michigan State’s 2024-25 roster.

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Michigan State women’s soccer shows off new kits

Check out MSU’s new uniforms:

Michigan State women’s soccer has unveiled their new uniforms, or kits, that they will be wearing for the 2024-25 season. Coming off of one of the best years in program history, the Spartans will be looking to replicate their success in 2024-25 in style.

Check out the new look for the Spartans via X:

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Michigan State hockey lands Pennsylvania forward

MSU lands their second commitment of the day!

Michigan State hockey has picked up their second commitment of the day, tapping into the United States National Development Program for a forward originally from Pennsylvania. Brody George, a Johnstown (PA) native, has committed to the Spartans. George had a monster year last year for the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite AAA program before making the move to USNTDP this year.

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