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The Great Lakes State Is Great at Hockey Right Now
This week, not one — but three Michigan schools sit in the national top 5 in college hockey: Michigan State, Michigan, and Western Michigan. It’s a snapshot of how the state is reclaiming its place as a blue-blood in the sport — and the rest of the country is watching.
Read MoreMichigan State Climbs to No. 1 After Sweep of Boston University
After sweeping then-No. 1 Boston University on the road, Michigan State earned the top spot in the national polls, a sign that this Spartan squad is ready to be taken seriously as a title contender.
Read MoreEagles Rally Past NIU 16–10
Eastern Michigan overcame an 80-yard touchdown to Northern Illinois and rallied late with a field goal and a touchdown pass to secure a 16–10 victory at Rynearson Stadium. Rudy Kessinger’s leg and Noah Kim’s poise were key in the Eagles’ second-half comeback.
Read MoreChippewas Hold Off EMU 24–13
Eastern Michigan battled back, but Central Michigan’s big first quarter proved too much. Despite late scores from EMU, the Chippewas held on for a 24–13 win in front of a packed Kelly/Shorts Stadium crowd of 28,605.
Read MoreKessinger Calls Game
Eastern Michigan needed one more drive — and they executed it perfectly. With just three seconds left, Rudy Kessinger drilled a 42-yard field goal to lift the Eagles past Louisiana 34–31, sealing a wild back-and-forth finish that featured big runs, defensive swings, and a near-comeback.
Read MoreKim Shines in Debut, but Eagles Fall in Season Opener at Texas State
Noah Kim’s 248-yard debut and Dontae McMillan’s 113 all-purpose yards highlighted Eastern Michigan’s season opener, as the Eagles showed flashes of promise in a 52-27 road loss at Texas State.
Read MoreMSU Hockey Claim’s #1 Seed For Second Straight Year!
The Big Ten NCAA Hockey Tournament opened with intensity as the No. 3-ranked Michigan State Spartans faced off against unranked Notre Dame on home ice. Just 11 seconds into the first period, MSU’s 9 M. Basgall fired the first shot on goal, only to be denied by an impressive glove save from ND’s 31 N. Kempt.
Read MoreTide Takes Down Vandy in SEC Tournament
Alabama secured a 2-1 victory over Vanderbilt in the opening round of the SEC Tournament, fueled by early goals from Nadia Ramadan and Zivana Labovic. The Crimson Tide controlled the pace, holding a 2-0 lead until Vanderbilt’s late push in the 77th minute. Despite the Commodores’ efforts, Alabama held strong to advance.
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