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Zach Surdenik

Zach Surdenik, Sports Director

Zach (he/him) is a senior journalism student who has in his fourth year at Impact! In his time at the station, he has covered many sports including men’s and women’s basketball, football and baseball.

All content by Zach Surdenik
Is it Bo-ver or just a new Bo-ginning?

Is it Bo-ver or just a new Bo-ginning?

Zach Surdenik, A.J. Evans, Matt Kerr, and Joseph DesVergnes
December 4, 2023
MSU senior guard A.J. Hoggard disagrees with a call by the official in the Spartans matchup against Duke on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the United Center.

PREVIEW: No. 21 Michigan State faces another test against No. 3 Arizona

Caden Handwork, Zach Surdenik, and A.J. Evans
November 22, 2023
Is This Thing Live?

Is This Thing Live?

Zach Surdenik, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
November 20, 2023
The Duality of A.J. Evans

The Duality of A.J. Evans

Zach Surdenik, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
November 13, 2023
Do You Bo-lieve in Miracles?

Do You Bo-lieve in Miracles?

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
November 6, 2023
Impact Izzone – 11/2/23 – We’re Back

Impact Izzone – 11/2/23 – We’re Back

Zach Surdenik, Caden Handwork, and A.J. Evans
November 2, 2023
What is Happening?!?!

What is Happening?!?!

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, Joseph DesVergnes, and Jack Moreland
October 23, 2023
Forever Young

Forever Young

A.J. Evans, Zach Surdenik, and Joseph DesVergnes
October 19, 2023
Matt Merrifield and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend

Matt Merrifield and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
October 16, 2023
Return to the Status Quo

Return to the Status Quo

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
October 10, 2023
The Substitutes

The Substitutes

Zach Surdenik and Joseph DesVergnes
October 2, 2023
Heartbreak & the Weekend Slate

Heartbreak & the Weekend Slate

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
September 25, 2023
High Stakes & Hot Takes

High Stakes & Hot Takes

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
September 18, 2023
The First NFL Sunday of the Season

The First NFL Sunday of the Season

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes (Joe Dez)
September 11, 2023
Green & White Report – 09/03/23 – Fall Fanfare & Football Fun

Green & White Report – 09/03/23 – Fall Fanfare & Football Fun

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes (Joe Dez)
September 3, 2023
Green & White Report – 08/27/23 –Welcoming the New Regime

Green & White Report – 08/27/23 –Welcoming the New Regime

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes (Joe Dez)
August 27, 2023
Courtside Convo – 4/29/23 – Fever Dreams

Courtside Convo – 4/29/23 – Fever Dreams

Tim Marshall, Derrick Mitchell, Zach Surdenik, and A.J. Evans
April 29, 2023
Spartan Red Zone – 04/15/22 – Spring Football: Live at Spartan Stadium

Spartan Red Zone – 04/15/22 – Spring Football: Live at Spartan Stadium

Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield, Zach Surdenik, Jay DeCoster, and Faith Flickinger
April 18, 2023
Tyson Walker dribbles into the lane during Michigan States 63-61 victory over Iowa on January 26, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans edge out Hawkeyes in another close contest, 63-61

Zach Surdenik, Sports Broadcasting Director
January 26, 2023
Spartan Red Zone – 11/18/22 – This is a Football Podcast

Spartan Red Zone – 11/18/22 – This is a Football Podcast

Zach Surdenik, Zac Slowik, Liam Jackson, and Cameron McClarren
November 18, 2022
Spartan Red Zone – 11/11/22 – Bo Nix is the Talk of the Town

Spartan Red Zone – 11/11/22 – Bo Nix is the Talk of the Town

Zac Slowik, Liam Jackson, Cameron McClarren, and Zach Surdenik
November 17, 2022
Spartan Red Zone — 11/4/22 — Things are Getting Weird

Spartan Red Zone — 11/4/22 — Things are Getting Weird

Zach Surdenik, Liam Jackson, Zac Slowik, and Cameron McClarren
November 4, 2022
Spartan Red Zone 10/28/22 Apology Tour

Spartan Red Zone 10/28/22 Apology Tour

Zac Slowik, Zach Surdenik, Liam Jackson, and Cameron McClarren
October 28, 2022
Spartan Red Zone 10/21/22

Spartan Red Zone 10/21/22

Zach Surdenik, Liam Jackson, Zac Slowik, and Cameron McClarren
October 26, 2022
Spartan Red Zone 10/7/22 Double the Pick’em?!

Spartan Red Zone 10/7/22 Double the Pick’em?!

Zac Slowik, Zach Surdenik, Liam Jackson, and Cameron McClarren
October 7, 2022
Spartan Red Zone 9/30/22 At the Kids Table

Spartan Red Zone 9/30/22 At the Kids Table

Zac Slowik, Zach Surdenik, Liam Jackson, and Cameron McClarren
October 7, 2022
Spartan Red Zone 9/23/22 Everyone is getting faded

Spartan Red Zone 9/23/22 Everyone is getting faded

Zac Slowik, Zach Surdenik, Liam Jackson, and Cameron McClarren
September 23, 2022
Spartan Red Zone 9/10/22

Spartan Red Zone 9/10/22

Zach Surdenik, Zac Slowik, Liam Jackson, and Cameron McClarren
September 9, 2022
Spartan Red Zone - 01/13/22 - Callin Baton Rouge

Spartan Red Zone – 01/13/22 – Callin’ Baton Rouge

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
January 13, 2022
Spartan Red Zone - 11/18/21 - Hogzilla

Spartan Red Zone – 11/18/21 – Hogzilla

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
November 18, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 11/11/2021 - Life Without Stearns

Spartan Red Zone – 11/11/2021 – Life Without Stearns

Zach Surdenik, Aidan Champion, and Zac Slowik
November 11, 2021
MSU cornerback Kalon Gervin points in the Spartans 38-21 road win over Northwestern on Sept. 3/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU cornerback Kalon Gervin transfers to Wisconsin

Zach Surdenik, Football Beat Reporter
October 26, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 10/13/21 - Lil Johnny Hackysack

Spartan Red Zone – 10/13/21 – ‘Lil Johnny Hackysack

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, and Zach Surdenik
October 13, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 10/06/21 - The Correct Way to Spell Stearns

Spartan Red Zone – 10/06/21 – The Correct Way to Spell Stearns

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, and Zach Surdenik
October 6, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/29/21 - Happy Dillon Tatum Day

Spartan Red Zone – 9/29/21 – Happy Dillon Tatum Day

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
September 29, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/21/21 - Second Degree Burns, First Degree Fun

Spartan Red Zone – 9/21/21 – Second Degree Burns, First Degree Fun

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, Zach Surdenik, and Brendan Schabath
September 22, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/15/21 - Boiler Pete is Creepy

Spartan Red Zone – 9/15/21 – Boiler Pete is Creepy

Nathan Stearns and Zach Surdenik
September 15, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 8/23/21 - Almost There!

Spartan Red Zone – 8/23/21 – Almost There!

Nathan Stearns, Zach Surdenik, and Aidan Champion
August 23, 2021
The Skandalaris football center/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Examining Day One of MSU Fall Camp

Zach Surdenik, Football Beat Reporter
August 5, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 7/23/21 - Coachspeak

Spartan Red Zone – 7/23/21 – Coachspeak

Nathan Stearns, Aidan Champion, and Zach Surdenik
July 23, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker high-fives wide receiver Tre Mosley (17) and offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis (75)/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Mel Tucker discusses significance of competition at Big Ten Media Days

Zach Surdenik, Football Beat Reporter
July 23, 2021
MSU point guard Janai Crooms/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State guard Janai Crooms enters transfer portal

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
April 5, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU lands former 4-star linebacker Itayvion Brown in transfer portal

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 23, 2021
MSU first baseman/ pitcher Zach Iverson celebrates after winning a game/ Photo Credit: Jeremy Fleming/MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State bounces back from heartbreaking loss on Sunday to split series with No. 22 Michigan

Zach Surdenik, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 22, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 03/21/21 - NCAA Tournament Preview

Breslin Breakdown – 03/21/21 – NCAA Tournament Preview

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
March 21, 2021
Nia Clouden and Janai Crooms celebrate after MSU knocks off Penn State 75-66 in the first round of the 2021 Big Ten tournament/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU makes NCAA Tournament as No. 10 seed, will open against Iowa State

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 15, 2021
MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr./Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU splits Saturday’s doubleheader with Northwestern

Zach Surdenik, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 14, 2021
Mo Joiner smiles alongside Nia Clouden (24)/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Nia Clouden’s second-half explosion powers MSU to the BTT semis

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 11, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 3/9/21 - Big Ten Tournament!

Breslin Breakdown – 3/9/21 – Big Ten Tournament!

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 9, 2021
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor during a Zoom call/ Photo Credit: Nathan Stearns/WDBM

Former Lansing Mayor Tony Benavidas endorses Andy Schor

Zach Surdenik, General Assignment Reporter
March 9, 2021
The Olin Health Center at MSU/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

Lansing Urgent Care commends staff effort during COVID-19 pandemic

Zach Surdenik, General Assignment Reporter
March 8, 2021

FINAL: Spartans get third AP top-5 win, take down Wolverines 70-64

Zach Surdenik, Reporter
March 7, 2021
McLane Baseball Stadium/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Jason Savacool shuts down MSU bats as Spartans drop first game of 2021

Zach Surdenik, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 7, 2021
MSU outfielder Casey Mayes with teammate Zaid Walker/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: MSU baseball beats Maryland 5-4 on comeback rally to sweep doubleheader against the Terrapins

Zach Surdenik, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 7, 2021
Courtside Convo - 3/5/21 - Its time for a break!

Courtside Convo – 3/5/21 – It’s time for a break!

Bobby Zeffero, Carter Landis, Zach Surdenik, and Liam Jackson
March 5, 2021
Warning Track - 03/03/21 - Season preview

Warning Track – 03/03/21 – Season preview

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
March 3, 2021
Tory Ozment gets mobbed after draining a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Spartans a 76-73 home win over Purdue/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Ozment’s heroics lead Michigan State to victory over Purdue

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
February 21, 2021
An MSU COVID-19 detection kit/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

Ingham County Health Department encourages eligible residents to register for vaccine with multiple providers

Zach Surdenik, Sports/ News Reporter
February 19, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 02/18/21 - We sleep in May

Breslin Breakdown – 02/18/21 – We sleep in May

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
February 18, 2021
McLane Baseball Stadium/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU releases 2021 baseball schedule

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 17, 2021
Mel Tucker watches his team warm up before the Michigan game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU announces 2021 football schedule

Zach Surdenik, General Assignment Reporter
February 5, 2021
Mel Tucker intently watches the MSU vs. Rutgers game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

4-star DT Rayshaun Benny flips committment to Michigan

Zach Surdenik, General Assignment Reporter
February 3, 2021
Aaron Henry tries a create his own shot while being hounded by Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell/ Photo Credit: Rutgers Athletics

Preview: Spartans look to silence doubters, travel to take on Hawkeyes

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 2, 2021
Tom Izzo observes his team during a game/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State men’s basketball schedule update

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 2, 2021
Alyza Winston directs traffic at the point/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans struggle in second half, fall to Indiana 79-67

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 31, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 1/28/21 - Midseason Awards

Breslin Breakdown – 1/28/21 – Midseason Awards

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
January 28, 2021
Michigan State offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Chris Kapilovic promoted to assistant head coach

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 27, 2021
The Breslin Center / Photo Credit : Michigan State Athletic Communications

MSU reschedules previously postponed Iowa game, moves back scheduled Nebraska game

Zach Surdenik, General Assignment Reporter
January 26, 2021
Nia Clouden attempts a layup against CMU C Jahari Smith/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans to play No. 7 Maryland Thursday

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 26, 2021
Breslin Center/Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

Several MSU sports impacted by two-week pause at Michigan

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 23, 2021
Suzy Merchant talks to her team inside the huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State women’s game against No. 16 Indiana postponed

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 18, 2021
Joshua Langford defends the point during a conference game/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU guard Joshua Langford tests positive for COVID-19

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 16, 2021
Fans at the Breslin Center get ready for an early season basketball matchup/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State forced to postpone Monday’s game against No. 13 Michigan

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 15, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 1/14/21 - New Year, New Crew!

Breslin Breakdown – 1/14/21 – New Year, New Crew!

Zach Surdenik, Women's basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
January 14, 2021
Taiyier Parks drives by Maryland F Mimi Collins in the Spartans 93-87 loss/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Four reasons why the Spartans’ fell to Nebraska 68-64

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 10, 2021
2021 NCAA mens basketball tournament to be played entirely in Indiana

2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament to be played entirely in Indiana

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 4, 2021
Suzy Merchant talks to her team inside the huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU moves into AP rankings at No. 25

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 21, 2020
Alyza Winston attempts a jumper against CMU G Molly Davis/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Bench energy, grit pushes MSU over NIU

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 20, 2020
Rocky Lombardi rushes against Northwestern/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Rocky Lombardi enters transfer portal

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 18, 2020
The Breslin Center / Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

COVID-19 testing update on student-athletes, staff

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 18, 2020
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker. (Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Meet the first signees of Michigan State’s 2021 class

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
December 16, 2020
Mel Tucker watching over practice/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU flips four-star LB Ma’a Gaoteote from USC

Zach Surdenik, General Assigment Reporter
December 16, 2020
Shakur Brown warms up against Northwestern/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Shakur Brown declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 14, 2020
Suzy Merchant gives instructions to her players in the Spartans 81-68 road win over Minnesota/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Surdenik: Four key observations in MSU’s gutsy 86-82 win over Iowa

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 12, 2020
Alyza Winston directs traffic against Ohio State/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU defeats Minnesota 81-68 to remain undefeated

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 9, 2020
Nia Clouden drives in the lane against Detroit Mercy/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing the MSU vs. Minnesota conference opener

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 8, 2020
Tom Izzo leads his team in a post-practice huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State moves up to No. 4 in the AP Poll

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 7, 2020
Suzy Merchant and the MSU WBB team practice at the Breslin Center/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU G Janai Crooms granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 4, 2020
Nia Clouden attempts a runner in the lane against St. Francis/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU improves to 2-0 after blowing out Detroit Mercy 82-45

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 2, 2020
Suzy Merchant talks to her team inside the huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Keys to an MSU victory over Detroit Mercy

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 2, 2020
Suzy Merchant/(Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Michigan State set to open season against St. Francis

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball/Baseball Beat Reporter
November 27, 2020
Courtside Convo – 11/23/20 – NBA galore!

Courtside Convo – 11/23/20 – NBA galore!

Bobby Zeffero, Josh Rayappan, Carter Landis, Zach Surdenik, and Darin Baydoun
November 23, 2020
Surdenik: 2020 NBA Draft first round wrap-up

Surdenik: 2020 NBA Draft first round wrap-up

Zach Surdenik, General Assignment Reporter
November 19, 2020
Courtside Convo – 11/18/20 – Who will get No.1??

Courtside Convo – 11/18/20 – Who will get No.1??

Bobby Zeffero, Carter Landis, Zach Surdenik, Darin Baydoun, and Josh Rayappan
November 18, 2020
Jalen Nailor leaps for a grab against Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans look inward for more consistency

Zach Surdenik
November 11, 2020
Suzy Merchant/(Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Merchant, Spartans add four players to 2021 class

Zach Surdenik, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 11, 2020
McLane Baseball Stadium/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU Hall of Famer Tom Yewcic dies at 88

Zach Surdenik, General Assigment Reporter
October 22, 2020
Warning Track - 10/20/2020 - For all the marbles

Warning Track – 10/20/2020 – For all the marbles

Zach Surdenik, Women's basketball/baseball Beat Reporter
October 20, 2020
Warning Track - 10/18/2020 - The Final Countdown

Warning Track – 10/18/2020 – The Final Countdown

Zach Surdenik, Women's basketball/baseball Beat Reporter
October 18, 2020
Michigan State tight ends coach Ted Gilmore/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

After ACL tear, Tyler Hunt is trying out something new

Zach Surdenik, General Assigment Reporter
October 13, 2020
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