The forecast predicts that it will be a cold and rainy day with the high being 50 and the low being 36.
Spartan spirit shines at annual “Sparty Watch” ahead of rivalry football game against U-M
Although an autumn breeze and rain rushed through Michigan State University’s campus, it didn’t stop members of the Spartan Marching Band and alumni from showing up for the annual Sparty Watch on Wednesday night, rekindling the spirit and tradition that defines Rivalry Week. Dating back to the 1970s, Sparty Watch started as a way for members of the Spartan Marching Band and students to protect the statue from vandalism, historically targeted by University of Michigan’s Wolverines, by guarding the statue 24 hours a day during Rivalry Week. Over the decades, the tradition has evolved into a celebration of Spartan pride and community spirit.
Ronald McDonald House brings rival teams together for families in need
Just three days removed from the biggest game of the year for MSU, even the staunchest rivals are putting competition aside — at least for a moment — to help families in need. For the third consecutive year, the Ronald McDonald House of Mid Michigan and Ann Arbor are teaming up for the Battle for the Houses, a fundraising and volunteering competition centered on the Michigan and Michigan State rivalry. On Wednesday night, the two houses hosted a panel of former MSU and UM football graduates spanning 70 years of program history from 1954 to 2024. Ronald McDonald House Charities provides housing and support for families of children with serious illnesses who are receiving care. Each house offers parents a place to stay near hospitals, helping to keep families united during stressful times.
No. 1 MSU hockey heads north to take on Northern Michigan
After knocking down a top-ranked opponent, the Spartans are back on the road. Following a weekend sweep of last week’s No. 1 Boston University, highlighted by a 4-2 opener and a 4-3 overtime thriller, the newly ranked No. 1 Michigan State hockey team will face an in-state opponent, the Northern Michigan Wildcats. The series will take place Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. ET and Saturday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. ET. Friday’s game will be locally televised by WILX. The two teams met last year in the Great Lakes Invitational, with Michigan State earning a 2-0 shutout off of goals from former forwards Isaac Howard and Karsen Dorwart. This season the Spartans (3-1-0) are entering the series with a three-game win streak, while the Wildcats (0-6-0) are looking to earn their first win.
Michigan State women’s basketball shines in exhibition matchup
EAST LANSING- The No. 23-ranked Michigan State women’s basketball team held an exhibition game against in-state foe Michigan Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 22. After a successful second season under head coach Robyn Fralick, the Spartans started off Fralick’s third year with a dominating 101-58 exhibition victory. “Great to get the game lights on, play another opponent,” Fralick said. “I thought our start was excellent. I thought we did a great job of setting the tone for the game.”
