College Sports

Gilbert transferred to MSU in 2023, and planned to stop playing varsity hockey. But he decided to send a few emails to MSU hockey, to see if they needed a back-up goalie. Funny thing is, the best team in college hockey answered back - yes. The rest is history.

Most people know the dance team because it supports four Spartan sports. However, dancers Emily Brikho and Olivia Short told WKAR Sports the dancers do this all while preparing for UDA College Nationals, appearing at special events on and off campus, and being students themselves.

The unusual sport, which combines athletic elements of dance and cheerleading, has a strong following at Michigan State.

The Spartan women, like most elite college team, have a dedicated team of male players to practice against. The benefits go both ways: the women can practice harder and the men get to continue their basketball careers.

Sports scientist Ben Klein leads MSU’s effort to use science, stats, and devices to assess athletic performance and strength.

A lot of people, wins, losses, joy and pain have happened at Munn since it opened its doors in 1974.

The term NIL is tossed around a lot in discussions about college sports, but less time is spent exploring what goes into the newer NCAA-level policy.

The Michigan State men’s volleyball club team has been active for decades, leading the way to promoting the rise of the global sport in the state.

Ex-MSU hockey player Daniel Russell and football player Ty Hallock are now on the other side of MSU sports fandom, watching their children play in East Lansing.

Students and elite gamers Rodrigo Arc and Diego Zelaya are a long way from home, but have found joy in new friends and the esports community.