This Week In Spartan Athletics – September 4

Here’s a look at the week ahead (September 4-10) for Michigan State Athletics:

Volleyball

This week marks the home opener for Michigan State volleyball, as the Spartans battled against strong competition in Colorado last weekend, including securing a four-set win over a Colorado State team which was receiving votes in the national poll. MSU celebrates one of the pioneers of its program this weekend as it hosts the Kathy DeBoer Invitational presented by Auto-Owners Insurance. It’s a great chance to see the Spartans in action as they play three games across three days.

 

Football

After an opening win over Florida Atlantic, Michigan State travels to Maryland in Week 2 to open Big Ten play. The game will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. The Spartans are 10-4 all-time against the Terrapins, including 6-3 since Maryland joined the Big Ten in 2014. MSU’s defense had a strong performance in the opener with seven sacks, 10 tackles for loss and two interceptions. The seven sacks tied for the second most by any team in the FBS in Week 1.

 

Field Hockey

Coming off a pair of contests in California, Michigan State opens its home slate with home games against Vermont (Friday, 1 p.m.) and Ohio (Sunday, 1 p.m.) this week. The Spartans split a pair of one-goal contests last weekend against UC Davis (W, 4-3) and Cal (L, 2-1 OT). Maddie Lawlor and Bianca Pizano lead the Spartan attack with two goals each on the season.

Men’s Golf

The Michigan State men’s golf team opens the 2024-25 season as the host institution at the Folds of Honor Collegiate at American Dunes in Grand Haven, Michigan, next Monday-Wednesday. This is the third year for the tournament which benefits the non-profit organization of the same name that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

 

Women’s Golf

This is the first year the women’s golf team will play in the Folds of Honor Collegiate. It’s the first tournament of what promises to be an exciting year for the program which just earned a No. 13 national ranking from Golf Channel.

Women’s Soccer

The No. 5 Spartans put their undefeated mark on the line in a pair of home contests. Thursday, MSU hosts the Queens University of Charlotte at 7…