FOOTBALL Record: 3-9 The MSU football team took a massive step back after competing in the Big Ten in 2015. The Spartans will head into 2017 amid serious investigations surrounding them.
Freshman forward Miles Bridges (22) dribbles the ball down the court during the second half of the game against University of Miami (Fla.) in the first round of the men’s NCAA Tournament on March 17 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. The Spartans defeated the Hurricanes, 78-58. PHOTO: STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO
Redshirt-freshman quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) scrambles down the field while being pursued by University of Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the game against the University of Michigan on Oct. 29, 2016 at Spartan Stadium. PHOTO: NIC ANTAYA
HOCKEY Record: 7-24-4 After a tumultuous year, the Spartans saw a change at the helm. Tom Anastos stepped down after the season, and at head coach now is former Spartan player Danton Cole. Sophomore forward Mason Appleton (27) takes the puck up the rink as University of Michigan forward Max Shuart (25) tries to take possession of the puck during the third period of the men’s hockey game against the University of Michigan on Feb. 11 at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines, 4-1. PHOTO: ZAINA MAHMOUD
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Record: 21-12
MSU had a successful year, and made it to the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans bring back everyone but Tori Jankoska, but add McDonald’s All-American Sidney Cooks. Senior guard Tori Jankoska (1) goes for a lay up during the third quarter of the women’s basketball game against Penn State University on Feb. 22 at Breslin Center. The Spartans defeated the Nittany Lions, 73-64.
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THIS YEAR IN
VOLLEYBALL Record: 25-9 MSU hosted the NCAA Tournament under Cathy George for the first time. The Spartans head into 2017 with a veteran-laden group, looking to make it back to the tournament. Junior outside hitter Autumn Bailey (2) hits the volleyball during the volleyball game against Notre Dame on Sept. 16, 2016 at Jenison Field House. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish, 3-0. PHOTO: NIC ANTAYA
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