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MSU hopes second-game success continues against Maryland

Kalin Lucas ponders a question Saturday in Spokane, Wash.

One motivational phrase Michigan State coach Tom Izzo likes to use this time of year is, "Get me through the first day and I'll get you through the second." - 03/20/2010

Michigan State: Notebook

MSU's Chris Allen expects to play despite injured foot

Greivis Vasquez was the ACC player of the year.

Michigan State guard Chris Allen is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's second-round game against Maryland. "It's just a lot of light pain, it's not too bad," said Allen. - 03/20/2010

NCAA Women's Tournament

'Bigger, stronger, faster' Spartans top Bowling Green

Bowling Green's Maggie Hennegan and MSU's Lykendra Johnson pursue a loose ball.

This is becoming old hat for the Michigan State women's basketball team. First-round NCAA game? No sweat. The Spartans defeated Bowling Green on Saturday and now have won six straight first-round NCAA Tournament games. - 03/20/2010

Michigan State: Women's basketball notebook

Stomach issues can't stop MSU's Aisha Jefferson

MSU's Aisha Jefferson and Bowling Green's Tara Breske go for a rebound in the first half.

File it under the category of "Too Much Information," but when Michigan State forward Aisha Jefferson was asked about her stomach ailment, she was willing to share some details of her pregame ordeal. - 03/20/2010

Bob Wojnowski: Michigan State 70, New Mexico State 67

Spartans tough enough -- barely -- but emerge stronger

Draymond Green, who had 12 rebounds, takes one away from Jonathan Gibson of New Mexico State.

Maybe it was the type of tight game they needed, to get the blood flowing, but it sure couldn't have been the type of game they wanted. It was the type of game MSU often wins this time of year. - 03/20/2010

Michigan State 70, New Mexico State 67: Spartans survive

Delvon Roe of Michigan State celebrates after making the basket and drawing a foul against New Mexico State on Friday in Spokane, Wash.

Good thing for Michigan State, style points don't count in the NCAA Tournament. After seeing a 13-point halftime lead disappear, Kalin Lucas rescued the Spartans. - 03/20/2010

Midwest regional: Notebook

Foot problems bite Spartans

Michigan State can't escape those pesky foot and ankle problems. Chris Allen and Kalin Lucas are Michigan State's latest injured players after Friday's 70-67 victory over New Mexico State. - 03/20/2010

Women's NCAA Tournament

Preview: No. 5 Michigan State women vs. 12 Bowling Green

Michigan State is 13-9 in the NCAA Tournament, including a 7-1 record in first-round games. The Spartans have won their last five first-round games. - 03/20/2010

Durrell Summers redeems himself with Friday's performance

Durrell Summers, facing camera, was coming off an eight-game stretch in which he shot 38.5 percent (22-of-57) with 12 turnovers.

Durrell Summers earned some redemption Friday in a 70-67 victory over New Mexico State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Summers scored 10 of Michigan State's first 12 points and finished with 14. - 03/20/2010

NCAA Tournament: Michigan State vs. New Mexico State

New Mexico State talking the talk

Raymar Morgan realizes time is running out for him at Michigan State.

What was expected to be a relatively uneventful teleconference Tuesday became a jab fest for New Mexico State G Jahmar Young and F Wendell McKines. - 03/19/2010

Women's NCAA Tournament

Allyssa DeHaan wants to finish strong for MSU

DeHaan, a 6-foot-9 center, landed at Michigan State hoping to lead the Spartans to heights that so many thought would come. So far, DeHaan's presence hasn't led to championships. - 03/19/2010

MSU's Delvon Roe expected to play, despite knee, wrist pain

Tom Izzo said the sophomore forward practiced for two straight days this week in a "reduced amount" after missing "three or four days" last week because of knee pain. He'll likely be on the floor for Friday's NCAA Tournament opener against New Mexico State. - 03/19/2010

MSU offensive tackle gets probation in dorm fight

East Lansing -- Spartan offensive tackle J'Michael Deane has been sentenced to 12 months probation and 150 hours of community service for his role in a campus fight last year. - 03/19/2010

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MSU waits for explosiveness of Delvon Roe's game to emerge

It's unfair to call Michigan State forward Delvon Roe's young college career a bust. But that's a popular belief among overzealous fans who thought Roe would be an explosive dynamo this season. - 03/13/2010

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