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Michigan State University Student Radio

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

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Michael Markoch

Michael Markoch

Michael is a senior journalism major and a current men’s basketball beat reporter and host of The Pylon. He has previously covered women’s basketball, baseball and football for the Impact. He transferred to Michigan State from the University of Akron in 2020.

All content by Michael Markoch
The Pylon – 04/20/23 – Getting ready for draft day

The Pylon – 04/20/23 – Getting ready for draft day

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Jack Latterman
April 19, 2023
The Pylon – 04/13/23 – Report card for NFC free agency

The Pylon – 04/13/23 – Report card for NFC free agency

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, Manit Patel, and Grey Skudlarick
April 13, 2023
The Pylon – 04/13/23 – Grading the AFC free agency frenzy

The Pylon – 04/13/23 – Grading the AFC free agency frenzy

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, Manit Patel, and Grey Skudlarick
April 13, 2023
Impact Izzone- 03/8/23 Windy city bound

Impact Izzone- 03/8/23 Windy city bound

Michael Markoch, Brendan Schabath, and Matt Merrifield
March 8, 2023
Impact Izzone – 03/03/23 – Regular season finale

Impact Izzone – 03/03/23 – Regular season finale

Michael Markoch, Luca Melloni, and Brendan Schabath
March 3, 2023
The Pylon – 2/25/23 – Into the off-season

The Pylon – 2/25/23 – Into the off-season

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Manit Patel
February 25, 2023
Impact Izzone – 2/24/23 – The home stretch

Impact Izzone – 2/24/23 – The home stretch

Michael Markoch, Brendan Schabath, and Luca Melloni
February 24, 2023
The Pylon – 2/12/23 – Steps away from the Super Bowl

The Pylon – 2/12/23 – Steps away from the Super Bowl

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Manit Patel
February 12, 2023
Impact Izzone – 2/9/23 – Depth perception

Impact Izzone – 2/9/23 – Depth perception

Michael Markoch, Luca Melloni, and Brendan Schabath
February 9, 2023
The Pylon – 2/9/23 – Old faces, new places?

The Pylon – 2/9/23 – Old faces, new places?

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Manit Patel
February 9, 2023
The Pylon – 1/28/23 – Championship games and Chad Henne

The Pylon – 1/28/23 – Championship games and Chad Henne

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, Jack Latterman, and Grey Skudlarick
January 28, 2023
Impact Izzone – 1/28/23 – Boilermaker bound

Impact Izzone – 1/28/23 – Boilermaker bound

Michael Markoch, Brendan Schabath, and Luca Melloni
January 28, 2023
The Pylon – 1/20/23 – Divisional discussion

The Pylon – 1/20/23 – Divisional discussion

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, Manit Patel, and Jack Latterman
January 20, 2023
Impact Izzone – 1/20/23 – Deodorant

Impact Izzone – 1/20/23 – Deodorant

Brendan Schabath and Michael Markoch
January 20, 2023
The Pylon – 1/14/23 – Wildcard Weekend

The Pylon – 1/14/23 – Wildcard Weekend

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, Manit Patel, and Andrew Buckman
January 14, 2023
Impact Izzone – 1/12/23 – A Bonkers Big Ten

Impact Izzone – 1/12/23 – A Bonkers Big Ten

Brendan Schabath, Michael Markoch, and Luca Melloni
January 12, 2023
Impact Izzone – 12/21/22 – The hiatus is over

Impact Izzone – 12/21/22 – The hiatus is over

Brendan Schabath, Luca Melloni, and Michael Markoch
December 21, 2022
The Pylon — Baker, Brock and Brady — 12/11/22

The Pylon — Baker, Brock and Brady — 12/11/22

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Tommy Cavanaugh
December 11, 2022
The Pylon — Award and Coaching Hot Seat Checkup — 12/4/22

The Pylon — Award and Coaching Hot Seat Checkup — 12/4/22

Michael Markoch, Manit Patel, and Jack Latterman
December 4, 2022
The Pylon – 11/23/22 – Happy Thanksgiving

The Pylon – 11/23/22 – Happy Thanksgiving

Michael Markoch and Jay DeCoster
November 23, 2022
MSU forward Malik Hall (25) stands next to point guard A.J. Hoggard during the Spartans' 71-69 win over Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Markoch: MSU needs to rely on its defense for continued success

Michael Markoch, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 19, 2022
The Pylon — Colts Shocking Interim Hire and QB Injuries — 11/13/22

The Pylon — Colts Shocking Interim Hire and QB Injuries — 11/13/22

Michael Markoch and Jay DeCoster
November 13, 2022
The Pylon — 11/5/22 — Active NFL Trade Deadline

The Pylon — 11/5/22 — Active NFL Trade Deadline

Michael Markoch and Jay DeCoster
November 5, 2022
The Pylon — Trade Season — 10/29/22

The Pylon — Trade Season — 10/29/22

Michael Markoch and Jay DeCoster
October 29, 2022
The Pylon — 10/21/22 — New York is a Football Town?

The Pylon — 10/21/22 — New York is a Football Town?

Michael Markoch and Jay DeCoster
October 21, 2022
The Pylon – 10/7/22 – Bring on week five

The Pylon – 10/7/22 – Bring on week five

Michael Markoch and Jay DeCoster
October 7, 2022
The Pylon – 9/18/22 – Entering Week 2

The Pylon – 9/18/22 – Entering Week 2

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Manit Patel
September 23, 2022
MSU head coach Mel Tucker during the Spartans' 30-27 win over Penn State on Nov. 27, 2021/Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Three Takeaways After MSU’s Road Loss to Washington

Michael Markoch, General Assignment Reporter
September 18, 2022
The Pylon – 9/10/22 – Preseason predictions/Week 1 Pick’Ems

The Pylon – 9/10/22 – Preseason predictions/Week 1 Pick’Ems

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Manit Patel
September 10, 2022
The Pylon - 04/29/22 - First Round Draft Reactions

The Pylon – 04/29/22 – First Round Draft Reactions

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, Manit Patel, and Carter Landis
April 29, 2022
The Pylon - 04/01/22 - Bowles is Back

The Pylon – 04/01/22 – Bowles is Back

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Manit Patel
April 1, 2022
The Pylon - 03/18/22 - Free Agency Festivities

The Pylon – 03/18/22 – Free Agency Festivities

Michael Markoch, Jay DeCoster, and Manit Patel
March 18, 2022
MSU guard Nia Clouden drives to the basket against Hartford in 2019/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Two-time First-team All-Big Ten selection Nia Clouden declares for 2022 WNBA Draft

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 8, 2022
MSU guard Deedee Hagemann drives past a Purdue player during the Spartans' 73-69 Big Ten Tournament win March 3, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans fall behind early, fall to Ohio State 74-58 in second round of Big Ten Tournament

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 4, 2022
MSU forward Matilda Ekh attempts a 3-pointer in the Spartans' 61-55 loss to No. 17 Ohio State on Feb. 27, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Markoch: Spartans could have something special brewing for second year in a row in Indy

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 3, 2022
Michigan State men's 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

Spartans hold on to upset No. 4 Purdue in much-needed 68-65 victory

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 26, 2022
MSU guard Deedee Hagemann celebrates after canning a 3-pointer during the Spartans' 63-57 over No. 4 Michigan on Feb. 10, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Despite Clouden’s 22, Spartans fall to No. 6 Michigan 62-51

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 24, 2022
The Pylon - 2/23/22 - The 2022 Pylies

The Pylon – 2/23/22 – The 2022 Pylies

Michael Markoch, Manit Patel, and Jay DeCoster
February 23, 2022
MSU guard Deedee Hagemann (0) talks with Nia Clouden (24) during the Spartans' 74-71 home win over Minnesota on Jan. 23, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State basketball falls to Penn State 79-71, tournament hopes now in jeopardy

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 21, 2022
The Pylon - 02/13/22 - Super Bowl Special

The Pylon – 02/13/22 – Super Bowl Special

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
February 13, 2022
The Pylon - 02/12/22 - Season Recap

The Pylon – 02/12/22 – Season Recap

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
February 12, 2022
MSU forward Taiyier Parks attempts a free throw during the Spartans' 73-64 loss to No. 24 Notre Dame on Dec. 2, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State falls in a dogfight with No. 17 Maryland, 67-62

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 3, 2022
The Pylon - 01/30/22 - Championship Sunday

The Pylon – 01/30/22 – Championship Sunday

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
January 30, 2022
The Pylon - 01/23/22 - Divisional Weekend

The Pylon – 01/23/22 – Divisional Weekend

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
January 30, 2022
MSU forwards Moira Joiner (22) and Matilda Ekh (11) during the Spartans' 76-71 loss to Notre Dame on Dec. 2, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU G/F Moira Joiner ruled out for the rest of the season

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 18, 2022
The Pylon - 1/14/22 - The Year of the Burrow?

The Pylon – 1/14/22 – The Year of the Burrow?

Michael Markoch and Jay DeCoster
January 14, 2022
MSU head coach Nia Clouden drives for a contested layup against Ohio State/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans look to snap two-game skid as they host Northwestern on Sunday

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 14, 2022
MSU guard Alyza Winston during the Spartans 93-31 win over Morehead State on Nov. 9, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU has game against Northwestern postponed, Winston transfers to Mississippi State

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 1, 2022
MSU guards Alyza Winston (left), Nia Clouden (24) and Matilda Ekh (right)/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Nia Clouden scores 50 points in 2OT loss to Florida Gulf Coast

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 20, 2021
The Pylon - 12/5/21 - More Football

The Pylon – 12/5/21 – More Football

Michael Markoch, Owen Oszust, Manit Patel, and Kevin McCormick
December 5, 2021
MSU forward Moira Joiner/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State runs out of time in 76-71 loss to No. 24 Notre Dame

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
December 2, 2021
MSU head coach Suzy Merchant talks with her team in their 84-71 win over Oakland on Nov. 26, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU women’s basketball extends home record to 5-0 in win over Marshall

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 28, 2021
The Pylon - 11/21/21 - Is Kansas City Back?

The Pylon – 11/21/21 – Is Kansas City Back?

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
November 21, 2021
MSU forward Moira Joiner high-fives head coach Suzy Merchant during the Spartans' 93-31 win over Morehead State on Nov. 9, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Suzy Merchant earns 500th win in Spartans’ victory

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 16, 2021
The Pylon - 11/14/21 - The Return of Super Cam

The Pylon – 11/14/21 – The Return of Super Cam

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
November 14, 2021
MSU head coach Suzy Merchant draws up a play in the Spartans' 95-49 win over Northwood on Oct. 31, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU women’s basketball signs two Grand Rapids natives

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
November 10, 2021
The Pylon - 11/7/21 - A Boring Trade Deadline

The Pylon – 11/7/21 – A Boring Trade Deadline

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
November 7, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker hurdles Western Kentucky safety Beanie Bishop in the Spartans' 48-31 win over the Hilltoppers on Oct. 2, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Markoch: Taking a closer look at MSU’s defense performance against No. 6 Michigan

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
October 31, 2021
The Pylon - 10/25/21 - The Last Dance

The Pylon – 10/25/21 – The Last Dance

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
October 25, 2021
The Pylon - 10/16/21 - Week of the Kickers

The Pylon – 10/16/21 – Week of the Kickers

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
October 16, 2021
The Pylon - 10/9/21 - QB1

The Pylon – 10/9/21 – QB1

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
October 9, 2021
The Pylon - 10/1/21 - Week 4 Already?

The Pylon – 10/1/21 – Week 4 Already?

Michael Markoch, Kevin McCormick, Owen Oszust, and Manit Patel
October 1, 2021
The Pylon - 9/29/21 - The good, the bad and the ugly

The Pylon – 9/29/21 – The good, the bad and the ugly

Michael Markoch, The Pylon Host
September 29, 2021
The Pylon - 9/19/21 - Bounce Back

The Pylon – 9/19/21 – Bounce Back

Michael Markoch, Host of The Pylon
September 19, 2021
The Pylon - 9/11/21 - Week One Fun!

The Pylon – 9/11/21 – Week One Fun!

Michael Markoch, Manit Patel, Kevin McCormick, and Owen Oszust
September 11, 2021
McLane Baseball Stadium/ Photo Credit: Eric Bach/WDBM

Michigan State ends the weekend on a positive note in 5-1 win

Michael Markoch, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 28, 2021
McLane Baseball Stadium/ Photo Credit: Zach Surdenik/ WDBM

FINAL: MSU baseball drops home opener to Indiana, 8-2

Michael Markoch, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 26, 2021

FINAL: Three grand slams from Northwestern too much, Spartans lose 14-2

Michael Markoch, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 12, 2021
Nia Clouden dribbles in the Spartans 79-67 loss to No. 16 Indiana/ Photo Credit: Indiana Athletics

Nia Clouden receives First-Team All-Big Ten Honors

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
March 8, 2021

FINAL: Benschoter deals as Spartans open season with 6-0 victory

Michael Markoch, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 5, 2021
MSU forward Alisia Smith/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communiciations

Breaking down Spartans’ tight loss to Northwestern

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
February 7, 2021
Breslin Center/Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

Five student-athletes test positive in latest round of COVID-19 testing

Michael Markoch, Baseball Beat Reporter
January 29, 2021
MSU infielder Bailey Peterson swings during a game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State names captains for 2021 season

Michael Markoch, General Assignment Reporter
January 28, 2021
Nia Clouden whips a pass in the Spartans' 93-87 loss to No. 14 Maryland/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans drop second straight, fall to Nebraska 68-64

Michael Markoch, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter
January 10, 2021
Suzy Merchant oversees practice/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Markoch: Paint and Bench Points key in Spartans’ 79-70 win over CMU

Michael Markoch, General Assignment Reporter
December 18, 2020
Michigan State offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs against Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye (Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Devontae Dobbs latest Spartan to enter transfer portal

Michael Markoch, General Assignment Reporter
December 18, 2020
MSU defensive tackles Jacob Slade and Naquan Jones try to stop the Rutgers rushing attack/ Photo Credit: Ian Gilmour WDBM

Naquan Jones declares for the 2021 NFL Draft

Michael Markoch, General Assignment Reporter
December 16, 2020
The Pylon - 12/6/20 - Pilot

The Pylon – 12/6/20 – Pilot

Ian Drummond, Michael Markoch, Jacob Lothamer, and Darin Baydoun
December 6, 2020
Spartan Stadium/Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

Michigan State will not play this week after Maryland cancels game due to COVID-19 concerns

Michael Markoch, General Assigment Reporter
November 19, 2020
Connor Heyward scores in the flat against Michigan linebacker Josh Ross/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

After redemption game, Connor Heyward is looking for more

Michael Markoch, General Assigment Reporter
November 2, 2020
2020 NFL trade deadline preview

2020 NFL trade deadline preview

Michael Markoch, General Assignment Reporter
October 29, 2020
Spartan Stadium North End Zone/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Three MSU student-athletes test positive for COVID-19 during latest round of testing

Michael Markoch, General Assigment Reporter
October 16, 2020
MSU offensive coordinator Jay Johnson/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Johnson preparing offense for all scenarios amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Michael Markoch, General Assigment Reporter
October 2, 2020
Warning Track - 10/1/20 - Playoff SZN

Warning Track – 10/1/20 – Playoff SZN

Zach Surdenik, Darin Baydoun, Liam Jackson, Jared Ramsey, and Michael Markoch
October 1, 2020
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