Good morning, Spartans! Episode 2 of The Cut is out now!
What else do we have brewing today?
🏀 Men win again
🏈 Battle for Paul Bunyan
💚 And much, much more
🔺 Win Column! No. 6 Michigan State men’s basketball improved to 2-0 on Thursday night, beating Toledo, 91-61, at the Breslin Center!
The Spartans had four players score in double figures — Jasiah Jervis (16 points), Jordan Scott (12 points), Jeremy Fears Jr. (12 points) and Coen Carr (10 points).
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS: Michigan State 91, Toledo 61
🔺 Enemy Territory! There’s a trophy on the line this weekend for Michigan State football, which travels to Ann Arbor to play Michigan tomorrow at 7:40 p.m. for the Paul Bunyan Trophy!
🔺 Rocket Road. Michigan State women’s basketball plays its first road game of the season this weekend, visiting Toledo tomorrow for a 2 p.m. tipoff at Savage Arena!
🔺 Semifinal Bound! No. 4 seed Michigan State women’s soccer is moving on at the Big Ten Tournament, beating No. 5 seed Washington, 3-2, in St. Louis on Thursday night!
Bella Najera, who scored twice in the contest, found the back of the net in the 96th minute to send the Spartans into the semifinal round against Michigan on Sunday.
🔺 Top-15 Test. No. 3 Michigan State hockey welcomes a ranked foe to Munn Ice Arena this weekend, hosting No. 13 Boston University (6-2-0) for a pair of games today and tomorrow!
🔺 Home Court. Michigan State women's tennis team is set to host its second home fall tournament, opening this weekend with the Michigan State Classic, presented by Auto-Owner's Insurance, Friday through Sunday!
🔺 Badger Battle. Michigan State volleyball dropped a Big Ten road contest on Thursday, falling in four sets to No. 7 Wisconsin inside the UW Field House.
MSU was led in kills by senior outside hitter Alanna Bankston, who posted a career-high 22. Senior middle blocker Zora Hardison posted 13 kills on .500 hitting, while freshman outside hitter Madi Andrews recorded 12 kills and 14 digs for her first-career double-double and added a team-best two service aces.
💚 ONE BIG THING
🔼 Gift Giving! Loyal Michigan State University alums John and Becky Duffey have made a $10 million commitment to FOR SPARTA, building on a legacy of philanthropy to the university. Their latest commitment reflects the Duffeys' enduring gratitude for the experiences and relationships that have shaped their lives, as well as their desire to give back to a university that means so much to their family.
💚 READ MORE: John and Becky Duffey Continue Legacy of Giving to Michigan State with $10M Commitment to FOR SPARTA
📆 UPCOMING SCHEDULE
*all times ET
Friday, November 6
🎾 Women’s Tennis hosts Michigan State Classic, presented by Auto Owners Insurance | Tournament Central
🏒 Hockey vs. Boston University @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Spartan Media Network
Saturday, November 7
🎾 Women’s Tennis hosts Michigan State Classic, presented by Auto Owners Insurance | Tournament Central
🤼 Wrestling hosts Michigan State Open | FloWrestling
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Toledo @ 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Spartan Media Network
🏒 Hockey vs. Boston University @ 4:30 p.m. | Spartan Media Network
🏐 Volleyball vs. Ohio State @ 6 p.m. | Spartan Media Network
🏈 Football at Michigan @ 7:30 p.m. | Peacock | Spartan Media Network
Sunday, November 8
🎾 Women’s Tennis hosts Michigan State Classic, presented by Auto Owners Insurance | Tournament Central
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Michigan @ 2 p.m. (B1G Semifinal — St. Louis, Mo.)
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💚 Have a great weekend, everyone!
