http://www.statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:41 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_prepare_for_home_ncaa_tournament_test Memories of last year’s heartbreaking, season-ending loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament still resonate in the minds of the MSU men’s soccer team. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:41 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_prepare_for_home_ncaa_tournament_test http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/ncaa_bid_gives_spartans_favorable_treatment It’s one thing to sneak into the NCAA Tournament. But it’s completely different to receive a first-round bye and play a home game in the second round. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:04:47 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/ncaa_bid_gives_spartans_favorable_treatment http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_earn_firstround_ncaa_tournament_bye The MSU men’s soccer team is in.On Monday night, the Spartans received a No. 14 seed in the NCAA Tournament, earning a first-round bye and a home game in the second round of the tournament. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:46:08 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_earn_firstround_ncaa_tournament_bye http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_earn_allconference_honors Four players from the MSU men’s soccer team were honored by the Big Ten Thursday. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:51:37 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_earn_allconference_honors http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/tough_spartans_show_character_through_injuries After the MSU women’s soccer team beat Penn State 3-2 on Sept. 27 at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, I made my way to the field from the press box to conduct interviews. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:49:18 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/tough_spartans_show_character_through_injuries http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_to_face_premier_program_in_ncaa_1st_round Santa Clara is one of the all-time great women’s soccer programs, boasting a storied history that includes 20 NCAA Tournament appearances and 27 winning seasons. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:45:30 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_to_face_premier_program_in_ncaa_1st_round http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_beat_wildcats_in_big_ten_tourney The MSU men’s soccer team is on its way to defending its Big Ten Tournament crown. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:32:02 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_beat_wildcats_in_big_ten_tourney http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/heyboer_freeman_get_big_ten_honors MSU women’s soccer sophomore forward Laura Heyboer and junior forward Cara Freeman each were named First-Team All-Big Ten on Wednesday. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:51:55 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/heyboer_freeman_get_big_ten_honors http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/talented_freshman_leads_spartans_defense Defenders aren’t flashy, they rarely make headlines and they certainly don’t tally impressive statistics. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:16:08 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/talented_freshman_leads_spartans_defense http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_begin_quest_to_defend_big_ten_tournament_title_thurs The MSU men’s soccer team’s journey to defend its Big Ten Tournament title begins Thursday. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:13:49 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_begin_quest_to_defend_big_ten_tournament_title_thurs http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/mens_soccer_team_to_face_wildcatsagainin_big_ten_tournament_this_week The defending Big Ten Tournament champion MSU men’s soccer team will attempt to defend its tournament title starting Thursday. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:02:42 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/mens_soccer_team_to_face_wildcatsagainin_big_ten_tournament_this_week http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/mens_soccer_team_gears_up_for_trip_to_face_no_1_akron The MSU men’s soccer team is going to have its hands full tonight against No. 1 Akron. The Spartans’ five-game unbeaten streak is on the line as the team travels to undefeated Akron (15-0-0), a team MSU head coach Damon Rensing called “the best team we will play all season.” Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:29:51 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/mens_soccer_team_gears_up_for_trip_to_face_no_1_akron http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/seniors_stay_close_to_teammates_through_injury Devastated. MSU women’s soccer head coach Tom Saxton has used the word twice this year when describing his thoughts on losing senior midfielders Kate Rehor and Lauren Sinacola to career-ending anterior cruciate ligament tears. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:28:48 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/seniors_stay_close_to_teammates_through_injury http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/goalie_keeps_team_sharp_enjoys_ride Danielle Petri only has totaled 25 minutes and 11 seconds in the net for the MSU women’s soccer team during her time as a Spartan. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:19:19 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/goalie_keeps_team_sharp_enjoys_ride http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_peaking_at_prime_time_in_tough_schedule The MSU men’s soccer team finally is starting to click. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:10:14 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_peaking_at_prime_time_in_tough_schedule http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_aztecs_finish_in_11_deadlock The MSU men’s soccer team was drastically outshot, maintained minimal possession and played most of Sunday’s game on its heels. But the Spartans were able to earn a 1-1 result through regulation and two sudden-death overtimes against San Diego State at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field to extend the team’s unbeaten streak to five games. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:41:54 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_aztecs_finish_in_11_deadlock http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/womens_soccer_team_rebounds_splits Junior forward Cara Freeman scored on a header in overtime as the MSU women’s soccer team beat Iowa 3-2 Sunday afternoon at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City, Iowa. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:29:00 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/womens_soccer_team_rebounds_splits http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/limping_spartans_leave_for_unfriendly_illinois_confines Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium has been a difficult place to play for the MSU women’s soccer team. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:22:51 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/limping_spartans_leave_for_unfriendly_illinois_confines http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/injuries_causing_lineup_shakeup_for_spartans Freshman forwards Olivia Stander and Kori Reinhart each have stepped in during key situations for the MSU women’s soccer team this season, filling in for numerous Spartans who have suffered from season-ending injuries. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:51:26 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/injuries_causing_lineup_shakeup_for_spartans http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_score_2_straight_goals_for_conference_win A shot by Minnesota’s Tamara Strahota ricocheted off junior defender Samantha Cook and into the net, and it looked as though that fluke play would send the MSU women’s soccer team to yet another deflating loss. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:17:09 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_score_2_straight_goals_for_conference_win