Good morning! Go see Michigan State men’s basketball play, and help a great cause at the same time!

What all are we serving up in today's Brew?

🏐 Rivalry renewed
🏒 Weekly winner
💚 And much, much more

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Battle At Breslin. The Big Ten Network is in town tonight for Michigan State vs. Michigan volleyball!

The Spartans come into the contest at 4-4 in Big Ten play, with a win over Iowa their last time out. The Wolverines are 1-7 in conference play and travel to East Lansing on a three-match losing streak.

🔼 Just Because. Oh, that’s right! Michigan State football has won 10 of the last 15 meetings against Michigan!

Thanks for the reminder, Big Ten!

🔼 Great Skate. Michigan State forward Joey Larson has been named Big Ten Second Star of the Week!

The nod comes as no surprise — Larson recorded five points in two games against Air Force last week, including a hat trick in a 5-3 win.

🔼 Oh Captain, Our Captains. The players have spoken — Julia Ayrault and Moira Joiner are your Michigan State women’s basketball captains for the 2023-24 season!

🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA

Long-Time Rivals. What is Michigan State volleyball’s all-time record against Michigan?

Think you got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

💚 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Generous Gift. Michigan State Athletics has received a $1.15 million commitment from Mike Williams in support of women’s soccer, wrestling, and gymnastics, and other sports achieving competitive excellence!

This is Williams’ second seven-figure donation in under two years, and with his latest commitment, becomes the newest Victory Circle member of The Athlos Society — MSU Athletics’ leadership giving society.

📬 STICK WITH US

Did someone send you the Spartan Brew? Subscribe here and get it in your inbox every weekday morning just in time for your first cup of coffee!

📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Wednesday 10/18

🏐 Volleyball vs. Michigan @ 6 p.m. | BTN | Listen | Live Stats

Thursday 10/19

🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Midwest Regionals — Ann Arbor, Mich.

🏒 Men’s Hockey vs. Canisius @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Live Stats | Tickets

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Illinois @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 55-50-1!

💚 Have a great Wednesday, everyone!