College Club Sports

Club programs at MSU are not funded by the university, meaning teams like softball need to figure out fundraising and member dues to play.

The student-run club prides itself on inclusion and excellence over the past century, teaching new fencers the sport and helping experienced competitors grow.

Dressage asks a lot of horse and rider, as the two athletes need to team up to perform dance-like routines for judges and audiences. It’s challenging, but MSU’s student riders love the chance to improve their horsemanship.

The Spartans are nationally known for its men’s varsity program, but there is a women’s club team who wants to attain the same status.

Hockey, especially at MSU, remains a male-focused sport. However, MSU’s women’s club team, especially players Schlie and Gross-Turkey want to make a statement about the power of their hockey to help inspire girls to play.

Hunt, a multi-sport athlete, discovered her talent for rugby when she joined MSU’s successful club team. She also gained the courage to come out.

She made her dream of playing college soccer come true, but it ended up being less of the dream and more like a hard grind. So she took a chance, and MSU made all the difference.

The group, which is one of MSU’s oldest student clubs, wants to connect students to adventures in the outdoors.

The men’s and women’s club water polo teams are among the best in the nation, despite the obstacles of funding and lack of consistent facilities. The players want more and are working to build their future.

The Spartans played host to teams and players from colleges around the country, showing the reach of MSU’s program.