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Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Faith Flickinger

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director

Faith (she/her) is the Sports Director at Impact 89FM. She is a junior journalism student with a concentration in writing, reporting and editing. She has covered MSU volleyball, gymnastics, football, women’s and men’s basketball. Faith’s favorite artist is Kendrick Lamar. 

All content by Faith Flickinger
MSU sophomore forward Coen Carr celebrates during career-high performance against FAU (East Lansing, Dec. 21 2024).

Coen Carr was the spark plug for No. 20 Michigan State against FAU

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
December 21, 2024
Senior guard Jaden Akins expressive after massive slam dunk at Little Caesars Arena. Akins had 16-points in MSUs dominant win over Oakland (Detroit, Dec. 17 2024).

No. 20 Michigan State to host Florida Atlantic for the first time since 2015

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
December 20, 2024
MSU forward Xaiver Booker pulls up for a jumper en route to a career-high 18-points in MSUs battle in Detroit against Oakland (Detroit, Dec. 17 2024).

Xavier Booker career-high propels No. 20 Michigan State to 23rd-straight win over Oakland

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
December 18, 2024
Jase Richardson fires a three-pointer in MSU's dominant victory over Nebraska (East Lansing, Dec. 7, 2024).

No. 20 Michigan State to meet in-state foe Oakland at Little Caesars Arena

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
December 16, 2024
Jaden Akins' 18 points leads MSU to a 89-52 victory over Nebraska (East Lansing, Dec. 7, 2024).

MSU men’s basketball commands the floor in home opener win over Nebraska 

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
December 7, 2024
MSU guard Jaden Aikens celebrates after comeback victory over Bowling Green (East Lansing, Nov. 16, 2024)

MSU men’s basketball to host Nebraska for B1G home opener at the Breslin Center

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
December 6, 2024
MSU senior guard Jaden Akins celebrating after three-pointer versus Samford on Nov. 19, 2024.

MSU men’s basketball set to open up B1G play in Minneapolis

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
December 4, 2024
MSU freshman Jase Richardson works the floor in MSUs victory over Niagara (East Lansing, Nov. 7 2024)

PREVIEW: MSU men’s basketball headed to first Maui Invitational since 2019 

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
November 24, 2024
MSU guard Tre Holloman celebrates during the Spartans win over Bowling Green (East Lansing, Nov. 16 2024)

MSU men’s basketball set to close out home stand against Samford

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
November 19, 2024
MSU guard Jaden Aikens celebrates after comeback victory over Bowling Green (East Lansing, Nov. 16, 2024)

Michigan State keeps winning streak over Bowling Green alive

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
November 17, 2024
MSU freshman Jase Richardson celebrates during MSU's win over Monmouth (East Lansing, Nov. 4, 2024).

Michigan State is headed to the State Farm Champions Classic to take on No. 1 Kansas

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
November 12, 2024
MSU guard Jaden Aikens throws down a massive poster dunk in MSUs victory over Niagara (East Lansing, Nov. 7 2024).

Michigan State men’s basketball dominates Niagara 96-60

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
November 8, 2024
MSU guard Jaden Aikens lines up a three-pointer in the Spartans season opener versus Monmouth (East Lansing, Nov. 4, 2024).

Michigan State men’s basketball pushes past Monmouth in season opener

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
November 5, 2024
MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo watches the Spartans compete in exhibition versus Ferris State (East Lansing, Oct. 29 2024)

Michigan State men’s basketball to open 2024-25 season against Monmouth

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
November 3, 2024
Impact Izzone — Changing of the Guards — 11/3/24

Impact Izzone — Changing of the Guards — 11/3/24

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, and Faith Flickinger
November 3, 2024
MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo shouts during MSU's opening night loss to James Madison on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at the Breslin Center. (Jack Moreland)

PREVIEW: MSU men’s basketball set to host Ferris State for exhibition

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
October 28, 2024
MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo celebrates with Spartan fans in attendance against Mississippi State on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Jack Moreland/WDBM Sports/Michigan State University)

PREVIEW: Michigan State to take on Northern Michigan in Superior Dome Showdown

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
October 12, 2024
MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo celebrates with Spartan fans in attendance against Mississippi State on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Jack Moreland/WDBM Sports/Michigan State University)

Michigan State men’s basketball hires former Michigan assistant coach

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
June 6, 2024
MSU Head Coach Tom Izzo urges on his Spartans down the stretch against Northwestern on Senior Night on Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024 at the Breslin Center. (Jack Moreland)

Michigan State lands 7-foot transfer center Szymon Zapala

Faith Flickinger, Sports Director
May 14, 2024
MSU graduate guard Moira Joiner (22) drives to the lane against Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.

Three takeaways from Michigan State’s win over Michigan

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 18, 2024
MSU freshman guard Bree Robinson (10) drives into the lane against Ohio State on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State falls short against No. 5 Ohio State

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 11, 2024
MSU junior guard DeeDee Hagemann dribbles the ball up the court against Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State women’s basketball defeats rival Michigan 82-61

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 27, 2024
MSU junior guard DeeDee Hagemann lays the ball up against Maryland on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State women’s basketball tops Northwestern, 91-72

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 17, 2024
MSU sophomore guard Theryn Hallock (4) fires a three-pointer against Maryland on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Breslin Center.

Three takeaways from Michigan State’s 74-69 win over Maryland

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 9, 2024
MSU graduate guard Tyson Walker lays the ball up against Stony Brook on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State throttles Stony Brook, 99-55

Faith Flickinger, Basketball Beat Reporter
December 22, 2023
Restoring the Faith

Restoring the Faith

Allie Cohen, Joseph DesVergnes, and Faith Flickinger
December 8, 2023
MSU sophomore guard Theryn Hallock sinks a three-pointer against Miami (OH) on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Breslin Center.

Hallock’s career-high pushes Michigan State past Miami Ohio

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 3, 2023
MSU graduate guard Moira Joiner scored 13 points against Wright State on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Breslin Center.

Three takeaways from Michigan State’s 99-55 victory against Wright State

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 12, 2023
We’re so Back!

We’re so Back!

Allie Cohen, Joseph DesVergnes, and Faith Flickinger
November 10, 2023
MSU junior guard DeeDee Hagemann takes and makes a three-pointer against Oakland on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State trounces Oakland in season opener

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 9, 2023
DeeDee Hagemann dribbles into the lane during Michigan State's 85-63 victory over Rutgers on January 22, 2023. Photo Credit: Jack Moreland/WDBM

Michigan State defeats Davenport in exhibition

Faith Flickinger, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 2, 2023
MSU redshirt-freshman quarterback Katin Houser throws a pass against Michigan on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Spartan Stadium.

Michigan State suffers worst home loss in program history against Michigan

Faith Flickinger, Football Beat Reporter
October 22, 2023
Nathan Carter hurdles a defender to score a touchdown in the second half against Richmond at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Faith’s Top Four: Takeaways from Michigan State’s win against Richmond

Faith Flickinger, Football Beat Reporter
September 9, 2023
MSU head coach Leah Johnson talks to her team during a match against No. 3 Nebraska/ Photo Credit: Jack Moreland

Leah Johnson earns 200th career win in victory over Syracuse

Faith Flickinger, Football Beat Reporter
September 3, 2023
Freshman Karolina Staniszewska rises against Belmont in MSU's opening game in the Kathy DeBoer Invitational. (Photo by Jack Moreland/WDBM Sports/Michigan State University)

MSU volleyball defeats Belmont in Kathy DeBoer Invitational

Faith Flickinger, Football Beat Reporter
September 2, 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
Nathan Carter greets fans during Michigan State's Spring Game on April 14, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Takeaways from Michigan State’s spring game

Faith Flickinger, Football Beat Reporter
April 17, 2023
Skyla Schulte flips on the beam during Michigan State's 197.200-196.975 victory over No. 3 Michigan on January 22, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 13 Michigan State sets new school record of 198.225 in tri-meet victory

Faith Flickinger, Gymnastics Beat Reporter
March 5, 2023
The Michigan State Gymnastics team celebrates after their 197.200-196.975 victory over No. 3 Michigan on January 22, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 13 MSU wins first B1G Regular Season Championship in program history

Faith Flickinger, Gymnastics Beat Reporter
March 2, 2023
Skyla Shulte flips on the beam during Michigan State's 197.450-195.475 victory over Penn State on February 4, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

PREVIEW: No. 12 Michigan State gymnastics visits No. 17 Iowa

Faith Flickinger, Gymnastics Beat Reporter
February 11, 2023
Sage Kellerman flips on the beam during Michigan State's 197.450-195.475 victory over Penn State on February 4, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 13 Spartans defeat Penn State with fourth-highest score in program history

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball and Gymnastics Beat Reporter
February 5, 2023
The awards podium after Michigan State's meet against No. 3 Michigan on January 22, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Nikki Smith named B1G Gymnast of the Week and Freshman of the Week

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball and Gymnastics Beat Reporter
January 24, 2023
Nikki Smith performs her floor routine during Michigan State's 197.200-196.975 victory over No. 3 Michigan on January 22, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 14 MSU defeats in-state rival No. 3 Michigan for the first time since 2007

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
January 23, 2023
MSU Volleyball huddles up/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith

MSU volleyball hires Zheng Xiang as assistant coach

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
January 10, 2023
MSU quarterback Payton Thorne hugs wide receiver Jayden Reed after Reed's 22-yard go-ahead touchdown catch in the 2021 Peach Bowl/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Jayden Reed declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
November 29, 2022
Avery Horejsi and teammates celebrate after a point during Michigan State's match against Illinois on November 11, 2022. Photo Credit: Jack Moreland/WDBM

MSU snaps 12-match losing skid with win over Northwestern

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
November 13, 2022
Leah Johnson walking to her bench ahead of set 3 during Michigan State's match against Minnesota on October 9, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans fall in 12th straight match, lose in three sets against Illinois

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
November 12, 2022
Aliyah Moore spikes the ball during Michigan State's match against Illinois on November 11, 2022. / Photo Credit: Jack Moreland/WDBM

Michigan State volleyball falls to Illinois

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
November 12, 2022
MSU volleyball preps for a match against Purdue on Nov. 4, 2022./ Photo credit: Sarah Smith

Michigan State defeated by No. 14 Purdue in four sets

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
November 5, 2022
MSU volleyball head coach Leah Johnson talks with her team before practice on Feb. 25, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU volleyball travels to Michigan with hopes to end eight-match losing streak

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
October 30, 2022
Elena Shklyar (12) celebrates after scoring a point/ Photo credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State volleyball looks to get back to winning ways

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
October 26, 2022
MSU head coach Leah Johnson talks to her team during a match against No. 3 Nebraska/ Photo Credit: Jack Moreland

Michigan State volleyball facing top-five team on the road

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
October 21, 2022
MSU wrestler Peyton Omania tosses a Michigan wrestler to the ground/Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

Peyton Omania to compete at 2022 U23 World Championships

Faith Flickinger, General Assignment Reporter
October 17, 2022
Aliyah Moore spikes a ball during Michigan State's loss to Michigan on October 14, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU volleyball attracts record crowd in loss to No. 24 Michigan

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball beat reporter
October 15, 2022
Julia Bishop serves the ball during Michigan State's 3-set loss to Minnesota on October 9, 2022. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No.11 Minnesota takes win over Michigan State

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
October 9, 2022
Michigan State Volleyball Falls to No. 3 Nebraska 3-0

Michigan State Volleyball Falls to No. 3 Nebraska 3-0

Faith Flickinger, Volleyball Beat Reporter
October 7, 2022
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