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Spartan Brew 11/7: Freshman of the Year!
MSU field hockey's Carmen Pucheta is the Big Ten Freshman of the Year!
Spartan Brew Crew
November 07, 2024
Good morning, Spartans! Be advised — men’s hoops has a schedule update for its Nov. 16 game against Bowling Green!
What else do we have brewing today?
🏀 Back on the court
⚽️ Tournament time
💚 And much, much more
🔼 Let’s Do It Again! Michigan State men’s basketball is back out on the court tonight, hosting Niagara at 8 p.m. at the Breslin Center. The game will be broadcasted on the Big Ten Network.
The Purple Eagles are 1-0, winning 100-65 against Houghton, a Division III school, on Monday.
🔼 Tourney Time. Michigan State men’s soccer kicks off its Big Ten Tournament run today at 6 p.m., taking on Washington in the quarterfinals in Bridgeview, Ill.
The Spartans earned the tournament’s No. 5 seed after going 4-4-2 in conference play, while the Huskies are the No. 4 seed after playing to a 4—3 league record. The winner of today’s match will take on No. 1 seed Ohio State on Sunday.
🔼 Fabulous Freshman. The Big Ten Conference has announced its postseason field hockey awards, and Michigan State’s Carmen Pucheta has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year!
On top of her Freshman of the Year honor, Pucheta was also named All-Big Ten First Team and to the All-Freshman Team.
🏑 READ MORE: Pucheta Named B1G Freshman of the Year
🔼 Out East. Michigan State volleyball heads out on a two-match road trip today, playing at Maryland tonight at 8 p.m. before traveling to Rutgers tomorrow for a 7 p.m. matchup.
The Terrapins are 1-11 so far in Big Ten play, while the Scarlet Knights are seeking their first conference win at 0-12.
🏐 PREVIEW: East Coast Next Up For Volleyball
🔼 Split Squad. Michigan State men’s tennis is split between a pair of tournaments this weekend, competing at both the ITA Sectionals in Fort Worth, Texas and the Big Ten Indoor Championships in Madison, Wis.
The ITA Sectionals are an individual’s last opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships in Waco, Texas later this month.
🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA
How many times has a Michigan State field hockey player won Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors? |
💚 ONE BIG THING
🔼 Finding Balance. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities I’ve had here, and I’m excited for what they mean for the future.”
Senior Emily Bardwell’s time at MSU has taken her from races around the country to conservation research in Africa.
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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 7
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Big Ten Indoor Championships — Madison, Wis.
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Sectionals — Fort Worth, Texas
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Washington — B1G Tournament @ 6 p.m. | B1G+
🏐 Volleyball at Maryland @ 8 p.m. | B1G+ | Live Stats
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Niagara @ 8 p.m. | Listen
Friday, November 8
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Big Ten Indoor Championships — Madison, Wis.
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Sectionals — Fort Worth, Texas
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Yale @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Listen | Live Stats
🏐 Volleyball at Rutgers @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Live Stats
🏒 Hockey vs. Ohio State @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Listen | Live Stats
Saturday, November 9
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Big Ten Indoor Championships — Madison, Wis.
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Sectionals — Fort Worth, Texas
🚣♀️ Women’s Rowing at Ohio State (with Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin)
🤼 Wrestling — Michigan State Open @ 9:30 a.m. | Live Stats
🏒 Hockey vs. Ohio State @ 6 p.m. | B1G+ | Listen | Live Stats
Sunday, November 10
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Big Ten Indoor Championships — Madison, Wis.
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Sectionals — Fort Worth, Texas
💚 Have a great Thursday, everyone!