Michigan State Spartans Win Big Ten Championship, Advance to NCAA Tournament

The Michigan State Spartans celebrated a successful weekend across multiple sports, including a thrilling 4-3 double overtime victory in the Big Ten hockey championship against Ohio State, led by junior forward Isaac Howard's outstanding four-point performance. Meanwhile, the San José State women's water polo team faced a challenging match against top-ranked Stanford, suffering a 20-4 defeat, though Darcy Spark scored twice for the Spartans. In softball, San José State achieved a 9-6 win against Colorado State, highlighted by Ahmiya Noriega's impressive two triples and Lacie Ham's complete game pitching performance. The Spartans' hockey team will now advance to the NCAA Tournament, while the softball team looks to continue its momentum in the final game of their series against Colorado State. Overall, the Michigan State and San José State Spartans showcased resilience and talent in their respective competitions over the weekend.