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Spartans' season is at a crossroads

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:27:00 EST

With starting point guard Kalin Lucas still questionable, Purdue visits Breslin Center tonight with a chance to create a five-team logjam at the top of the conference.

Draymond Green 'pretty confident' Kalin Lucas will play

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:17:00 EST

Michigan State point guard Kalin Lucas convinced his teammates over the weekend that he could be healthy enough to play in Tuesday's home game against Purdue.

MSU drops to 10th in AP poll

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

The Spartans (19-5) lost twice last week -- at Wisconsin on Tuesday and at Illinois on Saturday. They are also 10th in the ESPN/USA Today poll.

Illinois 78, Michigan State 73: Lucas sits, Spartans drop second straight

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

Durrell Summers gave the Spartans one last chance with a 3-pointer at the 17.4 second mark to cut the deficit to 73-74. D.J. Richardson, however, secured the Illinois win with a pair of free throws.

Eric Lacy: Spartans' logo flap shows the power of public opinion

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:52:00 EST

Credit those who took immediate online action for making the difference. They saved an important piece of MSU's tradition that should never be altered.

Spartans scramble to replace Kalin Lucas

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST

Sidelined with a right ankle sprain, Lucas watched from the bench as his teammates tried to piece together lineups to perform well in his absence.

Lynn Henning: MSU made right call by ditching new logo

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:52:00 EST

Fans had neither their paychecks nor their Nike contracts in mind when they lambasted the new logo. Their affection for the old symbol was pure.

Sam Webb: William Gholston leads group of high-impact MSU newcomers

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:47:00 EST

Max Bullough, Mylan Hicks, Isaiah Lewis and Skyler Schofner -- in addition to the Detroit Southeastern star -- appear poised to contribute right away for Spartans.

MSU coach Tom Izzo: Kalin Lucas 'very, very questionable' for Saturday

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:02:00 EST

Lucas has a lower right ankle sprain and could be a game-time decision for the 9 p.m. tipoff at Illinois, Izzo said. "He's been icing all day," Izzo said after practice.

MSU not changing Spartan logo design

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:52:00 EST

Backlash about the school's efforts to spruce up its image with a revamped logo led to the decision to keep a popular icon that dates back to the 1970s, athletic director Mark Hollis said.