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Luca Melloni

Luca Melloni, Sports Editor

Luca is a senior journalism student and the sports editorial assistant at Impact 89FM. He is the men's and women's soccer beat reporter where he spent the last three seasons covering the two programs, as well as the men's basketball beat writer for the Impact. He is the host of the DeMartin Download podcast. Outside of Impact, Luca is the executive producer for Focal Point News at Michigan State University. Luca is also a news producer at WSYM FOX 47 in Lansing.

All content by Luca Melloni
MSU point guard A.J. Hoggard cans a 3-pointer during the Spartans 68-65 win over No. 4 Purdue on Feb. 26, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans close out PKI with tight victory over Portland

November 27, 2022
Kamaria McDaniel passes the ball through a lane of defenders during Michigan States 109-44 victory over Florida A&M on November 17, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

McDaniel’s 28 points not enough as Michigan State ends PKI tournament 0-2

November 27, 2022
MSU forward Joey Hauser pumps his fist during the Spartans 83-67 win over Michigan on Jan. 29, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 12 Michigan State defeats Oregon in second game of Phil Knight Invitational

November 26, 2022
AJ Hoggard and Tyson Walker high five each other during Michigan States 73-71 victory over Villanova on November 18, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 12 Michigan State set for second game of PKI tournament

November 25, 2022
DeeDee Hagemann dribbles the ball down the court during Michigan States 109-44 victory over Florida A&M on November 17, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 5 Iowa State ends Spartans’ undefeated streak

November 25, 2022
Tom Izzo assesses his team ahead of Michigan States contest against Kentucky in the 2022 Champions Classic. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

FINAL: Michigan State 70, Alabama 81

November 25, 2022
Mady Sissoko gets introduced to the crowd at Breslin ahead of Michigan States game against Villanova on November 18, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 12 Michigan State opens Phil Knight Invitational against No. 18 Alabama

November 24, 2022
MSU forward Jagger Joshua skates during the Spartans 5-3 loss to Penn State on Feb. 25, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Jagger Joshua calls out Big Ten’s lack of action after being called a racial slur by Ohio State player

November 22, 2022
Emerson Sargeant protects the ball against Minnesota Oct. 30, 2022/ Photo credit: Jack Moreland

Michigan State women’s soccer begins the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament against No. 17 TCU

November 18, 2022
Malik Hall dunks the ball to tie the game and send the Spartans to a second overtime during Michigan States victory over 4th ranked Kentucky in the Champions Classic on November 15, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Hauser, Hall inspire MSU to double overtime win against No. 4 Kentucky

November 15, 2022
MSU celebrates after the game against Minnesota Oct. 30, 2022/ Photo credit: Jack Moreland

FINAL: Michigan State comes up short in B1G championship game

November 6, 2022
Michigan State mens soccer huddles before kickoff against Northwestern Oct. 30, 2022/ Photo credit: Jack Moreland

MSU men’s soccer 2022 season review

November 5, 2022
The Michigan State Spartans celebrate after a goal was scored in their 3-1 victory over Purdue on September 25, 2022. Photo Credit: Ethan Hunter/WDBM

No.6 Michigan State opens conference tournament against Minnesota

October 29, 2022
DeMartin Download–10/18/2022–Julian Birge and Championship Aspirations

DeMartin Download–10/18/2022–Julian Birge and Championship Aspirations

October 19, 2022
Lauren DeBeau keeps the ball away from a Michigan defender during the Spartans 2-0 victory over the Wolverines on October 9, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State 2-0 Michigan: DeBeau’s goal and assist leads Spartans to victory

October 9, 2022
MSU forward Malik Hal celebrates after the Spartans knock off Louisville 73-64 on Dec. 1, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications.

Malik Hall makes preseason All-Big Ten team

October 6, 2022
Greyson Mercer dribbles the ball against Chicago State University. Sept.12,2022 Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU hosts rivals Michigan for Big Bear Trophy

September 27, 2022
MJ Andrus celebrates a goal against Colorado. Sept.11, 2022 Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State to host Iowa and Purdue

September 22, 2022
Gianni Ferri and Greyson Mercer celebrate a goal against Chicago State University. Sept.12,2022 Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Gianni Ferri decisive against Chicago State

September 13, 2022
Forward Jake Spadafora brushes off two Western Michigan defenders. Sept.1, 2022 Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU men’s soccer looks to end losing streak

September 9, 2022
MSU womens soccer celebrates a goal. Aug.26, 2022 Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans look to bounce back against Oakland and No. 19 Colorado

September 8, 2022
MSU midfielder Jack Beck/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU men’s soccer opens 2022 season against Army West Point

August 26, 2022
MSU defender Zivana Labovic winds up for a powerful kick in the Spartans 1-0 loss to Wisconsin on Sept. 24, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Preview: MSU women’s soccer set for home opener against Central Michigan

August 25, 2022
MSU goaltender Lauren Kozal winds up for a goal kick in the Spartans 1-0 home loss to Wisconsin on Sept. 24, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Lauren Kozal named to 2022 MAC Hermann trophy watchlist

August 22, 2022
MSU soccer plays at DeMartin Stadium/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU men’s soccer set for final exhibition match against Pittsburgh

August 18, 2022
The MSU womens soccer team/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Preview: MSU women’s soccer to host Wright State for first exhibition game

August 3, 2022
MSU point guard A.J. Hoggard gets high-fived by head coach Tom Izzo in the Spartans 90-46 win over Western Michigan on Nov. 12, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State, Gonzaga to play in 2022 Armed Forces Classic

July 13, 2022
Michigan State mens basketball point guard Tyson Walker shoots the game-winning 3-pointer against Purdue at the Breslin Center on Feb. 26, 2022/Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Big Ten Conference reveals MSU men’s basketball opponents for 2022-2023 season

June 16, 2022
DeMartin Download - 04/06/22 - Were Back

DeMartin Download – 04/06/22 – We’re Back

April 6, 2022
MSU forward Farai Mutatu vies for possession in the Spartans 4-3 road win over Notre Dame on Sept. 14, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Mutatu drafted by LA Galaxy at No. 21

January 11, 2022
MSU defender Bria Schrotenboer/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Bria Schrotenboer to return to Michigan State

December 29, 2021
MSU forward Ava Cook dribbles the ball during the Spartans 1-0 Big Ten tournament loss on Oct. 31, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU F Ava Cook selected by Chicago Red Stars at No. 18 overall

December 19, 2021
MSU transfer midfielder Kelly Severini winds up for a powerful kick during her time at Hartford/ Photo Credit: Hartford Athletics

MSU lands transfer midfielder Kelly Severini from Hartford

December 14, 2021
MSU forward Zack Babiak (21) and forward Farai Mutatu (9) in the Spartans 1-0 win over Duquesne on Sept. 21, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU forward Farai Mutatu invited to Adidas Major League Soccer College Showcase

December 8, 2021
DeMartin Download - 12/01/21 - Damon Rensing LIVE Edition!

DeMartin Download – 12/01/21 – Damon Rensing LIVE Edition!

December 1, 2021
DeMartin Download - 11/18/21 - Jeff Hosler LIVE

DeMartin Download – 11/18/21 – Jeff Hosler LIVE

November 18, 2021
MSU guard Jaden Akins blocks a shot in the Spartans 92-58 win over Ferris State on Oct. 27, 2021/ Photo Credit: Luca Melloni/WDBM

Spartans dominate Western Michigan for first win of 2021-22

November 12, 2021
MSU defender Zivana Labovic (20) attempts a header in the Spartans 1-0 loss to Iowa on Oct. 31, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Reflecting on the MSU women’s soccer season and looking forward to what is next

November 10, 2021
DeMartin Download - 11/07/21 - All she wrote?

DeMartin Download – 11/07/21 – All she wrote?

November 7, 2021
MSU defender Zivana Labovic attempts to regain possession in the Spartans 1-0 loss to Iowa on Oct. 31, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans’ season ends in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

November 2, 2021
MSU goaltender Lauren Kozal makes a leaping save in the Spartans 1-0 loss vs. Wisconsin on Sept. 23, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDM

Four Spartans receive Big Ten honors for women’s soccer

October 28, 2021
DeMartin Download - 10/21/21 - Terrapin Time

DeMartin Download – 10/21/21 – Terrapin Time

October 21, 2021
MSU head coach Damon Rensing during a home soccer game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU gets back to .500 mark with 1-0 home win over Ohio State

October 18, 2021
DeMartin Download - 10/14/21 - Build the Jeff Hosler statue

DeMartin Download – 10/14/21 – Build the Jeff Hosler statue

October 14, 2021
DeMartin Download - 10/07/21 - We remembered to record this time

DeMartin Download – 10/07/21 – We remembered to record this time

October 14, 2021
MSU goaltender Lauren Kozal makes a diving save in the Spartans 1-0 loss vs. Wisconsin on Sept. 23, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing MSU’s upcoming road matchups against No. 16 Michigan and No. 8 Rutgers

October 12, 2021
MSU forward Jordyn Wickes leaps over a Wisconsin defender in the Spartans 1-0 loss on Sept. 23, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Previewing MSU’s upcoming road games against Nebraska and Iowa

September 28, 2021
MSU defender Nick Stone attempts to keep the ball away from Duquesne forward Zack Mowka (19) in the Spartans 1-0 win on Sept. 21, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU knocks off Duquesne 1-0 at home to get back over .500

September 22, 2021
DeMartin Download - 9/16/21 - Were Back Baby

DeMartin Download – 9/16/21 – We’re Back Baby

September 16, 2021
MSU forward Camryn Evans sprints to the ball against Marshall in 2019/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Melloni: MSU women’s soccer head coach Jeff Hosler superseding expectations

September 14, 2021
MSU sophomore defender Zivana Labovic propels the Spartan offensive attack in a 3-0 against Eastern Michigan on Aug. 22, 2021

Michigan State settles for draw against Bowling Green

September 3, 2021
MSU forward Gianni Ferri/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Behind goals from Michael Miller and Gianni Ferri, Spartans best Cleveland State 2-1

August 27, 2021
MSU sophomore defender Zivana Labovic propels the Spartan offensive attack in a 3-0 against Eastern Michigan on Aug. 22, 2021

MSU downs Eastern Michigan 3-0 for second win of 2021

August 22, 2021
MSU head womens soccer coach Jeff Hosler meets with his team before the start of the 2021 season/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU dominates Detroit Mercy en route to 4-0 win in Hosler’s coaching debut

August 20, 2021
Jeff Hosler appointed as MSU womens soccer coach

Jeff Hosler appointed as MSU women’s soccer coach

June 14, 2021
MSU womens soccer head coach Tom Saxton/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Longtime MSU women’s soccer head coach Tom Saxton retires

April 15, 2021
DeMartin Download - 4/6/21 - Postseason Preview

DeMartin Download – 4/6/21 – Postseason Preview

April 6, 2021
DeMartin Download - 4/1/21 - Happy Pod

DeMartin Download – 4/1/21 – Happy Pod

March 31, 2021
MSU defender Olu Ogunwale celebrates after MSU defeats Northwestern 2-0/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans win regular season home finale over Wisconsin, 4-1

March 31, 2021
DeMartin Download - 3/23/21 - Postgame Debut

DeMartin Download – 3/23/21 – Postgame Debut

March 24, 2021
DeMartin Download - 3/17/21 - Broken Promises

DeMartin Download – 3/17/21 – Broken Promises

March 17, 2021
MSU midfielder Alex Shterenberg/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans return to DeMartin Stadium, get 2-0 win over Northwestern

March 11, 2021
MSU mens soccer head coach Damon Rensing/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: MSU men’s soccer outmatched in loss to Ohio State

March 3, 2021
MSU goaltender Lauren Kozal makes a save during a game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans fall to Minnesota 1-0

March 1, 2021
MSU goaltender Lauren Kozal makes a save during a game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing Thursday’s matchup between Nebraska and Michigan State

February 25, 2021
Gia Wahlberg celebrates after scoring a goal/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

In 2021 season opener, Spartans battle to a 1-1 tie

February 21, 2021
MSU womens soccer head coach Tom Saxton/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU women’s soccer 2021 season preview

January 22, 2021
DeMartin Download - 1/16/21 - New year, same DeMartin

DeMartin Download – 1/16/21 – New year, same DeMartin

January 15, 2021
DeMartin Download-12/10/20- Sorry for the Delay

DeMartin Download-12/10/20- Sorry for the Delay

December 10, 2020
MSU forward Gia Wahlberg/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU Women’s Soccer team welcomes in four new recruits

November 11, 2020
DeMartin Soccer Complex/ Photo: MSU Athletic Communications

A.C. Milan: The rebirth of a sleeping giant

September 24, 2020
Cassius Winston (Photo: Ian Gilmour / WDBM)

No. 14 Spartans cruise to home victory over Wildcats

January 29, 2020
Michigan State students gather with candles in hand to honor Bryant and the other victims of Sundays helicopter crash. (Photo: Luca Melloni / WDBM)

MSU students hold vigil to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant

January 29, 2020

Hasuer denied eligibility, Izzo resigns from NABC board of directors

November 21, 2019
MSU forward Camryn Evans/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans close season with loss against Indiana

October 30, 2019
MSU forward Gia Wahlberg/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans welcome Maryland for pivotal conference matchup

October 24, 2019
MSU forward Camryn Evans/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans fall to Michigan after allowing last-minute goal

October 20, 2019
MSU forward Farai Mutatu launches a long kick during a game in 2019/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans defeat Ohio State, move into second place with victory

October 20, 2019
Green & White Report - 10/13/19 - What Was That?

Green & White Report – 10/13/19 – What Was That?

October 13, 2019
MSU goaltender Hunter Morse/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans earn draw against Maryland in weather-shortened game

October 12, 2019
Spartans fall to Hawkeyes as home winning streak comes to an end

Spartans fall to Hawkeyes as home winning streak comes to an end

October 6, 2019
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