The challenges of triathlon are everywhere: long stretches of training, acquiring equipment, and dedicating the time to improve. MSU’s student triathletes are committed to improving and the rankings are reflecting the hard work.

It’s not easy being on a club team, as it requires a time and financial commitment beyond being a student. But for these women, the sport of lacrosse is worth the demands.

The University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee looks to improve the experience of every Spartan athlete by giving them a voice.

“My son wasn’t for sale,...It wasn’t a factor to me at all, to any of us, actually. I’m not just speaking for myself. It was never about the money… Yeah, there were offers, but we weren’t trying to hear that.” - Nikki Chiles (Mother of MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles)

The band wants to bring energy and Spartan spirit to every sporting event, at home and on the road for MSU Athletics.

Clay’s voice is recognizable at MSU football and hockey games, booming through after plays, touchdowns, and goals.

Resurfacing the ice at Munn Ice Arena is an ongoing job, thanks to its continuous usage by MSU hockey, the men’s and women’s club teams, figure skating and other events. Driving the Zamboni was usually a men’s job - until now.

The sport, which blends soccer with golf, is growing in popularity and visibility.

MSU’s new rec and wellness center, currently under construction, will be the club’s new home. And after making do for years at IM Circle, they can’t wait to have a state-of-the-art pool.

For nearly two decades, Matthew Mitchell has been a quiet fixture on the sidelines of Michigan State athletics–not as an athlete or coach, but as the photographer capturing the emotion, intensity, and history of Spartan sports.