Nathaniel Bott

Nightingale, asked if MSU changed anything to the gameplan to defend Gavin McKenna

“Nothing.”

MSU hockey flexes its muscle in dominant 5-0 win over Penn State.

Initial story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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Final: No. 1 Michigan State 5, No. 3 Penn State 0

MSU flexes some muscle in a dominating effort over the Nittany Lions

End Period 2: No. 1 Michigan State 3, No. 3 Penn State 0

MSU Goal: Ralph (1) from Stramel (5); Russell (4) at 11:56

Shots: MSU 32, PSU 22
PP: PSU 0-4, MSU 0-3

End Period 1: No. 1 Michigan State 2, No. 3 Penn State 0

MSU Goals:
Stramel (4) from Martone (7); Basgall (4) at 2:32
Martone (4) from Stramel (4); Lee (3) at 18:37

Shots: MSU 15, PSU 12
PP: PSU 0-2, MSU 0-1

"I think that sometimes gets lost — you don't have to be a draft pick to be a good hockey player. You think about (Shoudy) and Tommi, how many games they've helped us win since we've been here."

Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social on MSU's OT win.
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MSU women's soccer scores overtime winner to beat UCLA, advance to Big Ten tournament championship game.
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Michigan State's Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player Howard led MSU with 26 goals and 26 assists and was the Big Ten Player of the Year. He is the first Spartan to win since Ryan Miller in 2001.

Michigan State's Isaac Howard wins the Hobey Baker Award, becoming the first MSU player to win it since Ryan Miller in 2001.

Quick story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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Michigan State forward Isaac Howard wins the 2025 Hobey Baker Award

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Cornell ties it up on a one-time shot, but just 17 seconds later, Karsen Dorwart takes advantage of a turnover behind the Cornell net and scores.

3-2 Spartans with 3:13 left in the second period.

Cornell commits a penalty, and after the luck pinballs around the net, Daniel Russell buries it to restore MSU’s lead.

Cornell leading scorer Ryan Walsh wins a puck battle in MSU's defensive zone and levels the game on a shot that beats MSU goaltender Trey Augustine with 4:58 left in the first period.

Cornell turns it over in the defensive zone and the Spartans make them pay.

Joey Larson finds Gavin O’Connell, who snipes a shot into the top right corner to give MSU a 1-0 lead.

Michian State and Cornell about to get going here in Toledo. Winner faces Boston University in Saturday’s regional final.

For those unable to watch the Spartans take on Cornell tonight in the NCAA Tournament, I'll be providing live updates for the game here: t.co/qKBu7rXTUh

Michigan State hockey starts NCAA quest with test against tight-checking Cornell MSU first opponent, Cornell, earned spot in NCAA tournament by defeating Clarkson to earn the ECAC's automatic bid.

Michigan State hockey begins its NCAA Tournament against Cornell this evening. Here’s a look at the matchup with the Big Red, who won the ECAC Tournament to get in.

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Michigan State hockey captures Big Ten tournament title in thrilling double-overtime win Isaac Howard scored the game-winning goal with 4:51 let in the second overtime to lift the Spartans to back-to-back Big Ten tournament titles.

Another epic Big Ten tournament title for MSU hockey, this time in double-OT.

“It's nice to see guys get rewarded and do something that's never been done, winning back-to-back regular season and tournament titles.”

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Isaac Howard with the game-winning, double overtime goal. Michigan State wins back-to-back Big Ten Tournament titles.

Final: No. 3 Michigan State 5, Notre Dame 2

Spartans clinch at least a share of the Big Ten regular season title and the No. 1-seed in the Big Ten Tournament.

End Period 2: No. 3 Michigan State 3, Notre Dame 1

MSU Goals:
Shoudy (7) from Basgall (19); Lukashevich (6) at 4:23
Vansaghi (6) from Jurecki (2); Mackie (1) at 6:15

Shots: MSU 33, ND 23

MSU will have 1:48 of power play time to begin the third period.

End Period 1: No. 3 Michigan State 1, Notre Dame 0

MSU Goal: Vansaghi (5) from Strbak (15); Andrews (15) at 2:25

Shots: MSU 20, ND 9

I’m here at Compton Family Ice Arena for the regular season finale between No. 3 Michigan State and Notre Dame.

If the Spartans win in regulation, it will claim back-to-back Big Ten regular season titles. Stay here for updates and postgame coverage from South Bend.

"Quarterback" Alexis Turner helps Haslett basketball clinch share of CAAC Red Haslett basketball clinched at least a share of the CAAC Red with Friday night's road win at Williamston.

'Quarterback' Alexis Turner helps Haslett girls basketball clinch share of CAAC Red title with win over Williamston
From @nathanielbott.bsky.social:

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MSU hockey analysis: Do these Spartans have the goods to win a national title? Here's three reasons why this Michigan State hockey team might be good enough to win a national championship.

3 takes from @nathanielbott.bsky.social on why Michigan State's hockey team has a real shot at a national championship this season.

Good stuff here.
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Story from Little Caesars Arena, where Michigan State hockey captured its second straight "Duel in the D" crown over Michigan with a resounding 6-1 win.
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Final: No. 2 Michigan State 6, No. 13 Michigan 1

Big response from the Spartans, who win the "Duel in the D" for the second straight season.

End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 13 Michigan 1

MSU Goals:
O'Connell (5) from Larson (9); Andrews (13) at 13:31
DeAngelo (3) from Vansaghi (10); Gucciardi (9) at 15:#8

Shots: MSU 27, U-M 16

End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 13 Michigan 0

MSU Goal:
Vansaghi (4) from Howard (21); Andrews (12) at 4:13 (PP)

Shots: MSU 13, UM 7

Final: No. 13 Michigan 2, No. 2 Michigan State 1

A late game-winner from Garrett Schifsky gives the Wolverines a big win over the Spartans.