Michigan State hockey completes sweep over Notre Dame

MSU completes a weekend sweep of Notre Dame on Saturday

After a dominating 8-3 win on Friday night, Michigan State returned to Munn Ice Arena on Saturday night for the final game of a weekend series against Notre Dame. On Saturday, the Spartans downed the Fighting Irish, 4-3, to earn their second straight sweep in Big Ten play.

The Spartans were sparked early in the game by a spectacular goal from Shane Vansaghi to give the Spartans a lead that they would not give up.

MSU’s other goals came from Matt Basgall, Gavin O’Connell and Daniel Russell.

The Spartans return to action on Thursday for an exhibition matchup against the United States National Development Team before a nonconference weekend series with Lindenwood on Nov. 28.

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Watch insane goal from MSU hockey’s Shane Vansaghi

Shane Vansaghi scored an insane goal for MSU against Notre Dame:

Michigan State hockey is playing host to Notre Dame, searching for their second straight Big Ten conference weekend sweep.

In Saturday’s game against the Fighting Irish, the Spartans got off to a 1-0 lead in front of the Munn Ice Arena crowd thanks to a gorgeous goal from Shane Vansaghi.

Watch the crazy goal from the Spartans forward via X, HERE

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Michigan State hockey dominates Notre Dame in game one

MSU hockey dominates Notre Dame in game one, 8-3

Michigan State continued their hot start to the 2024-25 hockey season into Big Ten play. After sweeping Ohio State, the Spartans played host to Notre Dame this weekend.

In game one of the two game series, Michigan State put the hurting on Notre Dame, dominating the Fighting Irish, 8-3.

Spartans goal scorers include Tiernan Shoudy, Red Savage, Joey Larson, Charlie Stramel, Karsen Dorwart (2), Mickey DeAngelo and David Gucciardi.

Michigan State and Notre Dame will round out their weekend series on Saturday night.

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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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Big rivalry week ahead for Michigan State baseball

MSU has a pair of huge rivals on deck this week:

Michigan State baseball is getting ready to take on one of their biggest weeks in the 2024 season. The Spartans have a pair of rivals on deck that they will look to take down.

First, on Tuesday, Michigan State will host Notre Dame who comes in 22-20 (7-17 ACC) on the season.

Next, the big weekend is up for the Spartans. MSU will host arch-rival Michigan for a 3-game weekend series. The Wolverines currently sit at 23-21 (10-5 B1G).

MSU, in their own regard, sit at 19-21 (8-7 B1G) heading into the huge week.

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MSU baseball game at Notre Dame postponed

MSU v. Notre Dame on Tuesday has been PPD

Michigan State was set to travel to South Bend, Indiana, on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup with Notre Dame. Unfortunately, due to weather, that matchup will not be happening and has been postponed.

The Spartans were looking to build upon a series win over Rutgers this past weekend, and are on the quest to improve their 12-14 record above .500.

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Michigan State hockey gets win at Notre Dame in game two of series

MSU takes game two on the road at Notre Dame

Michigan State took a road trip to South Bend to square off against Notre Dame this weekend.  After dropping game one to the Fighting Irish, 4-1, the Spartans bounced back in a huge way, defeating Notre Dame, 4-0.

Goaltender Trey Augustine was a star for the Spartans, shining with a 31-save shutout in the contest.

Michigan State will be back in action next week against Michigan in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

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Michigan State hockey defeats Notre Dame in Game 1, 5-2

Michigan State hockey defeated Notre Dame in game one of a two game weekend series

No. 7 Michigan State welcomed Big Ten hockey rival No. 20 Notre Dame for a pivotal weekend series in East Lansing.

On a night the Spartans debuted Gruff Sparty uniforms, they put on a show for the home crowd. The Spartans beat Notre Dame, 5-2, while outshooting the Fighting Irish, 55-37.

The Spartans and Fighting Irish lock up for a Game 2 on Saturday night, when it will be “Star Wars” night at Munn Ice Arena.

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LOOK: MSU hockey debuts Gruff Sparty jerseys

MSU debuted Gruff Sparty jerseys against Notre Dame:

Following a bye week, Michigan State returned home to play host to the FIghting Irish of Notre Dame. The Spartans gave fans a treat for the Friday night matchup between the two schools.

MSU revealed that they would be wearing Gruff Sparty jerseys against the Irish, and they look outstanding.

Check them out via X/Twitter:

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