http://www.statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:18:36 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/70_victory_advances_field_hockey_in_ncaa_tournament The No. 6 MSU field hockey team breezed to a 7-0 victory against Delaware in NCAA Tournament first round action Saturday. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:18:36 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/70_victory_advances_field_hockey_in_ncaa_tournament http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/final_four_journey_begins_vs_familiar_foe Despite having to travel to Virginia and face a difficult road to the Final Four, the No. 6 MSU field hockey team was in good spirits this week as it prepared for Saturday’s NCAA first round match against No. 11 Delaware. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:44:28 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/final_four_journey_begins_vs_familiar_foe http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_to_face_delaware_in_first_round_of_ncaa_tournament Although the No. 6 MSU field hockey team hasn’t been to the national semifinals since 2004, this season’s road to the Final Four begins with a very familiar feel. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:14:26 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_to_face_delaware_in_first_round_of_ncaa_tournament http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/junior_helps_lead_spartans_to_big_ten_title Junior forward Jantine Steinmetz connected with senior midfielder Floor Rijpma for the go-ahead goal against Michigan on Oct. 25 that lifted the No. 8 MSU field hockey team to its first ever regular season outright Big Ten championship. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:40:36 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/junior_helps_lead_spartans_to_big_ten_title http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/big_ten_perfection In a 15-minute goal-scoring frenzy Sunday, the MSU field hockey team demonstrated its offensive explosiveness to become Big Ten Tournament champions. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:30:12 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/big_ten_perfection http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_celebrate_1st_big_ten_tournament_title_since_03 It took two seasons and two heartbreaking losses in the conference semifinals to clinch the Big Ten tournament championship. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:20:56 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_celebrate_1st_big_ten_tournament_title_since_03 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/field_hockey_advances_to_big_ten_championship The No. 8 MSU field hockey team proved once again Friday it can equal any challenge presented to it in the Big Ten. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:06 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/field_hockey_advances_to_big_ten_championship http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/field_hockey_team_has_homefield_advantage_for_championship After seeing its Big Ten tournament hopes dashed at the hands of Iowa the past two seasons, the No. 8 MSU field hockey team will have its shot at redemption Friday when it faces the Hawkeyes in the conference tournament semifinals at Ralph Young Field. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:26:06 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/field_hockey_team_has_homefield_advantage_for_championship http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/big_ten_tournament_comes_to_el_for_weekend_games As the No. 8 MSU field hockey team prepares for this week’s Big Ten Tournament, it has every reason in the world to be feeling good about itself. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:33:58 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/big_ten_tournament_comes_to_el_for_weekend_games http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_finishes_big_ten_schedule_undefeated The No. 8 MSU field hockey team finished its first Big Ten championship regular season with an impressive 5-1 victory against Penn State on Saturday in University Park, Pa. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:31:48 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_finishes_big_ten_schedule_undefeated http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_hope_to_use_penn_state_game_as_springboard_for_tourneys After wrapping up the Big Ten regular season championship with a win last Sunday against Michigan, the No. 8 MSU field hockey team faces no serious consequences in its final regular season match at Penn State this weekend. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:23:38 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_hope_to_use_penn_state_game_as_springboard_for_tourneys http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/msu_offense_defense_honored After winning two games this weekend and capturing the program’s first-ever outright Big Ten championship, the No. 8 MSU field hockey team saw two of its players earn weekly honors from the conference for their efforts. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:34:48 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/msu_offense_defense_honored http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_improve_to_50_in_big_ten_clinch_title With the Big Ten title on the line and its in-state rivals having just tied the score at one, the No. 8 MSU field hockey team looked to two of its key players to put together the go-ahead goal. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:48:52 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_improve_to_50_in_big_ten_clinch_title http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_celebrate_first_outright_big_ten_title Last season, the MSU field hockey team had a strong run and finished near the top of the Big Ten, but fell one step short of accomplishing all its goals. The Spartans finished second in the conference and lost one round short of reaching the Final Four. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:18:08 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_celebrate_first_outright_big_ten_title http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_can_clinch_title_with_2_wins The No. 8 MSU field hockey team enters its final home weekend of the regular season with a chance to win the Big Ten title outright. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:18:46 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_can_clinch_title_with_2_wins http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartan_receives_freshman_honor Following a two-goal performance Friday at Iowa, MSU field hockey freshman midfielder Adelle Lever has earned Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week honors. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:34:41 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartan_receives_freshman_honor http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_earn_revenge_in_win The No. 8 MSU field hockey team delivered what it set out to accomplish in Friday’s 3-0 win at Iowa. The Spartans effectively executed on the road against solid Big Ten competition and outshot the Hawkeyes 15-1, while creating some scoring chances and keeping their Big Ten record unblemished. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:31:22 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_earn_revenge_in_win http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/msu_has_shot_at_revenge Last season, the MSU field hockey team was rolling through conference play before it met Iowa and saw its Big Ten regular season, Big Ten Tournament and Final Four hopes all dashed at the hands of the Hawkeyes in three devastating losses. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:09:15 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/msu_has_shot_at_revenge http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/unger_receives_conference_honor Following Sunday’s shutout against Central Michigan and Friday’s solid performance in the No. 8 MSU field hockey team’s win at Indiana, senior goalie Elissa Unger has been named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:40:10 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/unger_receives_conference_honor http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/field_hockey_seniors_anchor_no_8_squad For the No. 8 MSU field hockey team’s three seniors, this season is all about pushing a step further. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:50:36 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/field_hockey_seniors_anchor_no_8_squad