Spartan Brew 11/21: Have Mercy!

Men's hoops hosts Detroit Mercy tonight at the Breslin Center!

What else do we have brewing today?

⚽️ So sweet
🏀 Men host Detroit Mercy
💚 And much, much more

🔼 How Sweet It Is! No. 2 seed Michigan State women’s soccer has punched its ticket to the Sweet 16 for the third season in a row, using a goal from Kayla Briggs in the 69th minute of action against Wake Forest to beat the Demon Deacons, 1-0, at DeMartin Stadium!

The Spartans will again play at home on Sunday, hosting Colorado at 1 p.m. The Buffs are 17-3-3 overall this season with wins over Utah Valley and Xavier in the NCAA Tournament.

🔼 Have Mercy! No. 17 Michigan State men’s basketball is back at the Breslin Center today, welcoming Detroit Mercy to town for a 6:30 p.m. tipoff. The Titans are 1-4 this season.

🔼 More At Munn. No. 1 Michigan State hockey is back at Munn Ice Arena this weekend, hosting No. 7 Wisconsin for a pair of games.

The Badgers are 8-2-2 overall this season and 4-2-0 in Big Ten play.

🔼 Kickin’ At Kinnick. Michigan State football plays its final true road game of the season tomorrow, kicking off at Iowa at 3:30 p.m. on FS1.

The Spartans beat Iowa in East Lansing last season, 32-20, led by Jonathan Kim's school-record six field goals.

🔼 Century Mark. No. 22 Michigan State women’s basketball’s high-powered offense stole the show again on Thursday night, winning 101-52 over Eastern Illinois to improve to 5-0 on the season.

The Spartans are averaging 102.4 points per game through five games, scoring at least 92 points in every game so far.

🔼 Three In A Row! Michigan State’s Ozan Baris won again on Thursday at the NCAA Individual Championships, securing a spot in the quarterfinals for a third year in a row!

🔼 Last Lap. Michigan State cross country’s season concludes tomorrow morning, with the Spartans in Columbia, Mo. to race at the NCAA Championships.

The Spartan men will race as a team, while Rachel Forsyth will represent the Spartan women individually.

🔼 Away From Home. Michigan State volleyball hits the road this weekend for the final time during the regular season, traveling to No. 24 Penn State (15-11, 9-7 B1G) today and Ohio State (5-19, 2-14 B1G) on Sunday.

🔼 Brotherly Battle. Michigan State wrestling takes a step back from dual action this weekend, instead traveling to Philadelphia to compete at the Keystone Classic this Sunday.

💚 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Step By Step! "This is State," presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, gives you an inside look at the 2025 Michigan State Football team.

Episode 6 discusses the importance of trusting the process, being patient, and finding joy in everything when experiencing adversity.

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

*All times ET

Friday, November 21
🎾 Men’s Tennis at NCAA Individual Championships (Orlando, Fla.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Detroit Mercy @ 6:30 p.m. | BTN
🏐 Volleyball at Penn State @ 7 p.m. | B1G+
🏒 Hockey vs. Wisconsin @ 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 22
🎾 Men’s Tennis at NCAA Individual Championships (Orlando, Fla.)
👟 Cross Country at NCAA Championships (Columbia, Mo.)
🏈 Football at Iowa @ 3:30 p.m. | FS1
🏒 Hockey vs. Wisconsin @ 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 23
🎾 Men’s Tennis at NCAA Individual Championships (Orlando, Fla.)
🤼 Wrestling at Keystone Classic (Philadelphia, Pa.)
🏐 Volleyball at Ohio State @ noon | B1G+
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Colorado @ 1 p.m. (NCAA Sweet 16)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Oakland @ 2 p.m. | B1G+

💚 Have a great weekend, everyone!