Spartan Brew 8/28: How 'Bout A Hat Trick

Emma O'Neill powered the Spartan field hockey offense over the weekend.

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Spartan Brew Crew
August 28, 2023

Good morning! It’s here! It’s really here!

What else are we serving in today's Brew?

🏑 O’Neill delivers a hat trick
⚽️ Men’s soccer tries it again
💚 And much, much more

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 How ‘Bout A Hat Trick. Led by a three-goal effort from Emma O’Neill, Michigan State field hockey took down Boston University 3-1 in its season opener on Friday.

New Hampshire proved to be a tougher opponent on Sunday for the Spartans, as the Wildcats took a 4-0 decision over Michigan State.

The Spartans got a taste of the 2023 season against Loyola Chicago last week, but the match was deemed a no-contest after severe weather stopped play. Bowling Green is 1-0 with a 3-2 win over Cleveland State under its belt.

🔼 At Altitude. Michigan State women’s soccer suffered its first loss of the season on Sunday, a 2-0 loss at Colorado.

The Spartans held an 18-13 shot advantage and slight 5-4 advantage on shots on goal, but were never able to find the back of the net.

🔼 Tough Road Test. Michigan State volleyball was tested right away in its first weekend of action, dropping contests to No. 25 Arkansas and Tulsa.

The Spartans dropped a 3-0 decision to Arkansas on Friday, and 3-1 to Tulsa on Saturday. Julia Bishop was the standout Spartan against Tulsa, registering a career-high seven kills along with a double-double (41 assists, 12 digs).

The Spartans aren’t coming back to East Lansing empty-handed, though — the weekend ended with a lopsided win against Central Arkansas on Sunday. Grace Kelly collected 12 kills in the match.

🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA

It’s A Streak. How many consecutive season openers has Michigan State field hockey now won?

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

💚 ONE BIG THING

Sparty! Sparty! Who Are You Wearing!? Get ready to roll out the red carpet, Michigan State football is going to open up the 2023 season in style!

The only thing is, the Spartans haven’t yet announced their uniform combo for this Saturday. Which jersey combo do you think they will wear?

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Monday 8/28

⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Bowling Green @ 7 p.m. | Watch | Live Stats

Friday 9/1

🏈 Football vs. Central Michigan @ 7:00pm ET on FS1 (Home Opener)

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Three in a row!

💚 Have a great start to your week, everyone!