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Mountain West commissioner says she's heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
Read full article: Mountain West commissioner says she's heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyballMountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez says she is heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball this season.
San Jose State takes volleyball court, loses 1st game of season in wake of several cancellations
Read full article: San Jose State takes volleyball court, loses 1st game of season in wake of several cancellationsThe San Jose State women’s volleyball team’s quest for perfection ended with its first loss of the season at Colorado State.
Game of the Week | Liberty Christian earns win against Salem, 35-21
Read full article: Game of the Week | Liberty Christian earns win against Salem, 35-21Two powerhouse football teams went head-to-head here in Lynchburg as both teams looked to start their season 1 and 0 but in the end, the LCA Bulldogs pulled off the win in what turned out to be a physical football game.
North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16
Read full article: North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16RJ Davis scored 20 points to help North Carolina beat Michigan State 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament, pushing the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 while keeping them unbeaten in March Madness against Spartans Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo.
Tom Izzo, Michigan State pick up another first-round win in March Madness, topping Mississippi State
Read full article: Tom Izzo, Michigan State pick up another first-round win in March Madness, topping Mississippi StateTyson Walker scored 19 points and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo picked up his 20th win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as his ninth-seeded Spartans beat eighth-seeded Mississippi State 69-51.
March Madness hits different for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn't a layup
Read full article: March Madness hits different for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn't a layupMarch Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament.
Local football teams put everything on the line in VHSL championships
Read full article: Local football teams put everything on the line in VHSL championshipsIt’s the culmination of another high school football season. On “State Finals Saturday,” four of our local teams are headed out to leave it all on the field, looking to take home the gold.
Far-right parties make comeback in Greek election as conservatives sweep back to power
Read full article: Far-right parties make comeback in Greek election as conservatives sweep back to powerFar-right parties have made a comeback in Greek parliamentary elections, including the Spartans party backed by a jailed former lawmaker from an organization linked to violent street attacks against migrants and left-wing activists.
Michigan State tops Indiana in 1st home game since shootings
Read full article: Michigan State tops Indiana in 1st home game since shootingsTyson Walker shook off a slow start to score 23 points and lifted Michigan State to an 80-65 win over No. 17 Indiana on Tuesday night in its first home game since last week’s shootings on campus that killed three students and hospitalized five students.
Spartans lose to Michigan in their first game since shooting
Read full article: Spartans lose to Michigan in their first game since shootingMichigan showed its support for rival Michigan State with a poignant pregame ceremony before the Wolverines took an 84-72 win on Saturday night, the first game for the Spartan men since a shooting on the their campus that killed three students and wounded five others.
Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deck
Read full article: Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deckDrew Timme had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and led No. 2 Gonzaga in a spirited comeback from a 12-point deficit that carried the Bulldogs to a 64-63 victory over Michigan State on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln at North Island Naval Air Station.
Broad Run punches ticket to Class 4 State Championship with win over Salem
Read full article: Broad Run punches ticket to Class 4 State Championship with win over SalemIn what proved to be a back and forth affair between the clash of the Spartans, Broad Run outlasted Salem for a 28-24 victory. They scored a touchdown with 30 seconds left in the game to secure a spot in the VHSL Class 4 State Championship game next weekend.
Salem’s physicality and discipline hoping to be the edge in Saturday’s Class 4 State Championship
Read full article: Salem’s physicality and discipline hoping to be the edge in Saturday’s Class 4 State ChampionshipThere’s no perfect recipe for success, but two ingredients for Salem start with discipline and physicality.
UCLA beats Michigan St 86-80 in overtime in First Four game
Read full article: UCLA beats Michigan St 86-80 in overtime in First Four game– UCLA showed plenty of fight in its overtime win over Michigan State in a First Four game in the NCAA Tournament. UCLA forced overtime with Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s three-point play with 3.3 seconds to go, then pulled away in the extra session for an 86-80 victory at Mackey Arena on Thursday night. Riley was back on the floor for a crucial free throw in overtime, and the Bruins survived to make it a good start to their 50th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. They also split their four NCAA Tournament games, with UCLA winning in 1965 and 1971 and the Cougars winning in 1950 and 1981. ___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and updated NCAA Tournament bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket
Commonwealth well represented at NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Commonwealth well represented at NCAA TournamentROANOKE, Va. – Sunday’s NCAA Selection Show yielded rich results for 5 schools across the Commonwealth. “It’s certainly a unique way to prepare for the NCAA Tournament,” Bennett said. In just his second year in Blacksburg, ACC Coach of the Year Mike Young, has guided the Hokies to their 12th NCAA Tournament appearance, fourth consecutive. The Spartans were last in the NCAA DI Tournament in 2012 as a No. This marks the Rams’ 18th appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Bubble watch: Boise St loses again; Syracuse, MSU also fall
Read full article: Bubble watch: Boise St loses again; Syracuse, MSU also fallThe Spartans are seeking their 23rd straight NCAA Tournament appearance. In the Mountain West, Colorado State and Utah State succeeded where Boise State failed. Those two teams advanced to the semifinals of that tournament and have a chance to keep padding their resumes at a time when several other bubble teams can't. GAME TO WATCHColorado State faces Utah State in a Mountain West semifinal. On Thursday, Colorado State was one of the last at-large teams projected to make the field at bracketmatrix.com, and Utah State was one of the first teams out.
Izzo's Spartans trying for late push to improve NCAA chances
Read full article: Izzo's Spartans trying for late push to improve NCAA chancesMichigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in College Park, Md. “We’re not safe in anything yet,” coach Tom Izzo said after Ohio State win. 4 nationally in December, Michigan State started 2-7 in league play and was unranked by mid-January. AdThe Indiana, Illinois and Ohio State wins helped push the Spartans to 4-9 in Quadrant 1 games. Michigan State hosts the Hoosiers on Tuesday then closes with consecutive games against third-ranked Michigan.
Watch: Pulaski County beats Salem on the hardwoods
Read full article: Watch: Pulaski County beats Salem on the hardwoodsSALEM, Va. – The Spartans took to the court for the first time this season on Monday night to faceoff with fellow River Ridge District opponent Pulaski County. Tanner Dakas and Qualee Robinson each scored 13 points for the Spartans while Kyle O’Neal and Peyton McDaniel each dropped 12 for the Cougars in the 53-45 win. Other scores from Monday night:Boys Scores:Auburn 74, Eastern Montgomery 37Cave Spring 64, Hidden Valley 39Christiansburg 64, Blacksburg 56E.C. Glass 56, Amherst County 45Liberty Christian 73, Rustburg 56Lord Botetourt 72, GW-Danville 63Northside 62, William Byrd 49Parry McCluer 47, Narrows 35Pulaski County 53, Salem 45Radford 90, Carroll County 52Girls Scores:Auburn 44, Eastern Montgomery 40Blacksburg 43, Christiansburg 22Brookville 43, Heritage-Lynchburg 22Cave Spring 64, Hidden Valley 12E.C. Glass 46, Amherst County 31George Wythe-Wytheville 52, Fort Chiswell 36Nelson County 48, Appomattox 21New Covenant 49, North Cross 12Parry McCluer 57, Narrows 37Salem 54, William Fleming 37William Byrd 46, Northside 30
Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69
Read full article: Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has tested positive for COVID-19. 8 Michigan State beat No. “They are able to play at a consistently higher level than us due to their depth right now," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. Joey Hauser had 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Malik Hall added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Michigan State. “I’m going to smile and enjoy it because I haven’t done a very good job against Duke," Izzo said.
Lombardi helps Michigan State stun No. 13 Michigan 27-24
Read full article: Lombardi helps Michigan State stun No. 13 Michigan 27-24Rocky Lombardi threw for 323 yards, including 196 to Ricky White, and three touchdowns to help Michigan State stun the Wolverines 27-24 on Saturday. Tucker became just the second coach to beat Michigan in his first attempt with the Spartans, joining Alabama coach Nick Saban, who did it in 1995. The former Colorado coach started his career as a graduate assistant for Saban at Michigan State in 1997. The onside kick was recovered by Michigan State running back Connor Heyward. “State fans and former players and everyone deserve the brand of football that we were able to show out there," Tucker said.
’Home School’ Virginia Spartans prep fall football season
Read full article: ’Home School’ Virginia Spartans prep fall football seasonRoanoke, Va. – The Virginia Spartans are one of two high school teams playing this fall. The Spartans are made up mostly of home-schoolers, like Gabriel Sweat, who is in his first year on the team. “It’s something I’ve always wanted, a dream I wanted to pursue,” Sweat said. With the cancellation of nearly all high school fall sports, players like Franklin County’s Jamerise Holland knew he needed to play, and was allowed to join the Spartans. :That will be put to the test on Saturday, when they open up the season against Beacon Hill out of Richmond.
Salem counting on experience in state semifinals
Read full article: Salem counting on experience in state semifinalsBack in 2013 Salem fell 7-0 to this team in the state semifinals. The Spartans are two wins from a state title three-peat. Coach Stephen Magenbauer's gang is playing at the playoff level we've come to expect from his perennial power. Magenbauer says the experience his team is carrying after back to back titles is paying dividends in 2017. They been in these situations a lot so hopefully when some bad things happen they know to just keep playing.