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Dietetics senior Hannah Byrne, right, hugs hospitality business junior Ashley Day on Sunday during accounting senior Morgan McGregor’s memorial at the rock on Farm Lane. McGregor was pacemaker-dependent. PHOTO: ERIN HAMPTON

“A beautiful human being” These are the words used by the mother of accounting senior Morgan McGregor, who was found dead on Saturday afternoon. The cause of death is still unknown. See page 2 M on day, S EP TE M B E R 2 9, 2 014

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“Heaven gained an angel, rest in peace Morgan” The words painted on the Rock to honor late senior Morgan McGregor, by sisters from her sorority, Pi Beta Phi

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Psychology senior Megan Donohue, left, mourns accounting senior Morgan McGregor with kinesiology senior Kristen Wouters on Sunday during McGregor’s memorial at the rock on Farm Lane. McGregor was pacemaker-dependent. PHOTO: erin hampton

MSU student Morgan McGregor, 20, found dead on Saturday

Police are still investigating the accounting senior’s unexpected death. Meanwhile, her fellow sisters from Pi Beta Phi honored her by painting the Rock on Sunday.

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Flowers, blue and purple paint and glittery initials decorated the rock on Farm Lane on Sunday as members of Pi Beta Phi sorority and other greek life members gathered to mourn the loss of accounting senior Morgan McGregor, who was found dead on the 300 block of Grove Street Saturday at 4:40 p.m. Although Pi Beta Phi President Rebecca Ruhlman and multiple other sorority members declined to comment, members wore Pi Beta Phi shirts, offered hugs and tissues and closed the memorial with a sorority song to show their support of McGregor, who has been a sister since 2012. A number of students from various greek organizations also gathered at the Rock to remember McGregor. Renee McGregor, Morgan McGregor’s mother, confirmed Morgan was pacemaker-dependent and had a history of heart problems.

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Although results are not in from a medical examiner, Renee McGregor said Morgan “is not a victim of a crime, and she did not harm herself.” East Lansing police are still investigating Morgan’s death, but do not suspect foul play. As of press time, police could offer no new details. Renee McGregor said she drove to East Lansing to see the memorial of her daughter at the Rock. “My daughter was a beautiful human being — she was talented, hardworking,” she said. “I’ve suffered a great loss.” Morgan was accepted into MSU’s accounting program in May, according to her Facebook profile, an achievement she was extremely proud of. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Morgan had recently posted pictures of an ultrasound of her heart taken in 2013 on Twitter, with the caption “One year ago today! #happy and #healthy.”

Fac t McGregor was found unresponsive on the 300 block of Grove Street on Saturday at 4:40 p.m. Her cause of death is still unknown.

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MSU offers more than 300 study abroad programs for students to take part in. Nine of those programs are new additions that have just been approved this semester. Cheryl Benner, communications manager at the Office of Study Abroad, said that many of the programs were represented at the study abroad fair on Thursday, Sept. 25. “The fair is a place for students to explore their options by talking with program leaders, representatives from partner institutions, former participants and staff from support units all in one place,” Benner said. “It’s a great first step towards choosing a program that will strengthen their academic goals, fit their degree requirements and stay on track for graduation.”

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Don’t let society dictate who you choose to date By Emily Jenks ejenks@statenews.com

Many moons ago, I wrote a column about a recent breakup experience saying that with about 20,000 guys on MSU’s campus, there was bound to be one who was taller than me and cute at the same time. Oops. I mean, I did find someone, and he’s great. He buys me pizza, lets me use his oven to make cookies, tells me I’m pretty and respects that I’m a feminist — there’s really not much more a girl could ask for. The catch, if you could call it one, is that he’s about a head shorter than me. Red flag, right? Because it’s super weird to date a guy shorter than you, or a girl taller than you. That’s what I thought, too. Statistically, shorter men make less money and are less successful in relationships than their taller counterparts. (Don’t worry though, he’s a premedical major. Holla.) Listen, though. You don’t need to limit yourself to a “type.” There are potential partners out there that would make you incredibly happy, but you’ll never find them if you narrow your vision only to those who look a certain way. Now let’s get the most pressing questions out of the way: No, I don’t care that he’s shorter than

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me, not anymore. Yes, we do get weird stares. No, it’s not weird when we kiss or hold hands. Yes, it is funny when he gets in my car and has to move the seat forward. Actually, it’s really funny. I remember when he initially expressed interest, and I told him to call me if he grew six inches. Harsh, I know, but I suppose hard-to-get works even when you’re not actually trying. As time went on, I realized that it took a lot of confidence for him to approach me and that he genuinely liked me for who I was — big hands, fart jokes and all — so I gave it a shot. Originally, I’ll admit I didn’t see it getting seri-

ous. I had just gotten out of a serious relationship, so the last thing I wanted was another one — and especially not with someone shorter than me. The shame! I wanted to be independent and explore the world around me, take advantage of my college years, be a happy free bird and all that jazz. I was also adamant about not dating someone shorter than me. What would my family think? My friends? Our society tells us that couples need to be a certain way in order to be compatible. It tells us to completely ignore an entire group of people,

based solely on physical attributes. It took some soul-searching to realize that doesn’t matter. People who truly, deeply care for you, who treat you the way you deserve to be treated, don’t come around often. When I told my five older, also tall siblings I was dating someone who was 5 feet 9 inches, none of them told me it was weird — not even my sister, who is notorious in our family for speaking her mind, regardless of how rude it might be. They all said, to some effect of, “as long as he makes you happy.” If I had followed that rule, I would have missed out on having someone I can honestly call amazing, who I can play video games with, and talk to about anything. I wouldn’t have anyone’s hoodies to blow snot bubbles into when we’re watching a sad movie and the dog dies (damn you, Marley & Me). Be with whoever you want. Tall, short, man, woman, who cares? As long as you’re attracted to them and they treat you right. If people give me weird stares or whisper, “she makes him look so short!” behind me when I’m walking to my table at Red Lobster, I stand up a little bit straighter. There’s not much I can do to change others’ impressions of me, but I have control over how I perceive myself. It’s a work in progress, but ignoring society’s expectations by dating someone I’m told I shouldn’t has made me infinitely more confident. And I got a boyfriend who has flames on the side of his Chevy HHR out of the deal too, so life’s pretty good. Emily Jenks is the features editor at The State News. Reach her at ejenks@statenews.com.

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For as long as can be remembered, concerts have been to college kids what Florida is to tourists. The best-known names in the entertainment industry — be it rappers, singers, bands or comedians — always seem to possess a magnetic force, hauling in crazed fans, truckloads of revenue, and, most importantly, great nights all around. At MSU, The Associated Students of Michigan State University and the Residence Halls Association plan many of these must-see shows. In the last few years, shows have ranged from hysterical stand-up comedy to boisterous hip hop, with names like Conan O’Brien, Drake, The Fray,

Mike Posner, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and plenty more. The most well-known performer Residence Halls Association contracted this year was Wiz Khalifa, whose expected Sept. 13 concert at Breslin Center was canceled due to a backstage shooting at another concert in August. Last year, ASMSU had to cancel the Ne-Yo concert they’d planned because of low ticket sales. Regardless of the reason for cancellation, erasing plans for something as big as a concert leaves a huge chunk of the student body with crushed hopes. So far, a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters in January is the only major event scheduled at the Breslin. That allows time to plan another event later in the year. Whether it’s ASMSU, RHS or another group that organizes the next concert, MONday, s e p t e m b e r 2 9, 2 01 4

they should know that the student body had its hopes up for the concert this fall, and that should be taken into consideration when planning. Even though there’s no reason to thrust blame onto RHS or ASMSU, two concert cancellations in the past five months isn’t ideal, to say the least. They’re like pop quizzes — unexpected and unpleasant. One is bad enough. It’s time for redemption for the few mishaps thus far, whether that means taking a poll of four or five viable options to bring in for a performance or simply contacting as many agents as possible, picking the best available, and advertising the heck out of it. Regardless of the strategy used, the most important goal is to give the students a performance worth the wait. Like tourists, they just don’t like plans getting canceled. Th e Stat e N e ws

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Alumnus Todd Dunseith, right, plays ladder ball with Wyoming, Mich., resident Jacob Wright, 16, on Saturday during their tailgate before the Homecoming game behind South Kedzie Hall. He and his old roommate, now Wyoming, Mich., resident Bryan Wright, go to every game together including away games. PHOTO: erin hampton

Homecoming: a weekend of nostalgia for alumni Every year, Homecoming weekend draws in alumni from all corners looking to celebrate what it means to be a Spartan. By Brittanie Chludzinski bchludzinski@statenews.com

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Every year as the color of the leaves begin to change in East Lansing, MSU alumnus Scott Idle gets excited for the chance to return to campus and relive some of his glory days during Homecoming weekend. For the 2002 graduate and former Spartan Marching Band and drumline member, Idle said homecoming is a way for alumni to honor and recognize MSU’s past, while also building upon the traditions that will inspire future generations. As a participant in the MSU Alumni Band every year since his graduation, Idle said this experience is special because he is able to connect with alumni that left behind their legacy and have The State N e ws

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paved the way for MSU students of the future. “Homecoming isn’t only about coming back and reliving those experiences and spending time with those around you, but it’s about showing support for those who are still here,” Idle said. community on Parade The overwhelming sense of support that characterizes the MSU community is highlighted by the crowd that comes out to watch the Homecoming parade every year. As the anticipation of reuniting with old friends and family hung in the warm afternoon air, local residents and students packed the streets of Grand River Avenue and joined in on the celebration of the university’s diverse student activities.

Advertising senior Catherine Kanka walked in the parade as a member of the MSU Dance Club. She said was surprised to see so many individuals cheering for them. Kanka said there were around 90 floats from a variety of student organizations that participated in the parade. “It was a beautiful fall day, there was positive energy, and everyone was so excited to see us,” Kanka said. As a 1961 graduate, alumnus Dan Dickinson said his favorite part of Homecoming as a student was the parade that took place on the Red Cedar River during his years at MSU. Back then, he said students used boats to create their floats for the parade, which were sent down the river for a unique Homecoming show. Although the location has been changed since

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LEFT: Sterling Heights, Mich., resident Corrine Wrinbigler laughs with Macomb Township, Mich., resident Karen Dunseith, left, and grandson Roy Wrinbigler, right, Saturday during their tailgate before the Homecoming game behind South Kedzie Hall. PHOTO: erin hampton

BELOW: Grand Rapids residents Jenn and alumnus Kevin Kampfschulte play ladder ball Saturday while tailgating by the MSU Museum before the game against Wyoming. “I like to say I’m an alumna by marriage,” Jenn joked. PHOTO: JULIA NAGY

“We’re all Spartans. We all have something in common. I think it’s good to get back to your roots and remember your heritage a little bit.” Bryan Wright, MSU alumnus

the ’60s, the popular Homecoming parade continues to exemplify the spirit of MSU students and alumni. Kinesiology student Sona Dagley, who attended the parade Friday, said her favorite aspect of Homecoming is seeing people of all ages enjoy being a Spartan. “Homecoming reminds me of what being a Spartan really is,” Dagley said. “Even after you leave MSU, you’ll never stop being a part of this community.” Lifelong traditions Many alumni take advantage of Homecoming weekend to create some of their own yearly customs. Since graduating in 1991, alumnus Todd Dunseith has not missed one MSU Homecoming game. Every year just behind South Kedzie, Dunseith, his brother, and his roommate from college set up four tents to create a spacious tailgating experience for themselves and their families. While reconnecting with old friends is Dunseith’s favorite aspect of the Homecoming experience, he said all of the alumni engage in friendly conversation as if they have known each other for years. “It’s just fun when campus is alive and packed with people,” Dunseith said. Bryan Wright, Dunseith’s old college roommate, said Homecoming creates an enduring camaraderie because everyone shares a unifying bond. “We’re all Spartans. We all have something in common,” Wright said. “I think it’s good to get back to your roots and remember your heritage a little bit. College is a significant part of your life, so it’s good to kind of honor that during Homecoming.” Not only do these three alumni partake in every Homecoming weekend, but they have attended every home game for the past 20 years. This season will be their fifth year of traveling to all of the MSU away games as well. This dedication to Spartan football throughout the years is a common trait among alumni. Graduating with the class 1975, alumna Karen Jordan said she has tailgat-

ed with friends and family right outside Spartan Stadium for almost every home game over the last 30 years. Change through the years Over Homecoming weekend, many alumni find themselves sharing stories about how the university has evolved over the years. Alumnus Eric Weaver, who graduated in 1993, said he finds it interesting to connect with alumni that graduated 40 or 50 years ago and hear them recount their experiences as students. “My favorite part of being an (alumnus) is seeing how campus has changed a little bit each year, but also coming back to see the same traditions that have been here for years,” Weaver said. Weaver said he remembers watching the marching band perform before each game as a student, and this is a tradition that he still enjoys today. Family history For many alumni, MSU has been part of their lives long before they even became students at the university. Alumna Joy Visconti is a fourth generation Spartan, who said she has been participating in Spartan Homecoming events since she was a child. Although she has been coming to MSU games since the age of 6, Visconti said she understands the community aspect of Homecoming a lot more now that she has her own family involved. Alumna Monica Weaver graduated in 1995 and said Homecoming is exciting because she is able to reflect on what it will be like if her children attend MSU one day. Weaver said she enjoys being able to bring her son on campus and introduce him to the MSU community by sharing her college experiences with him. “Homecoming is about getting to come back and share in the spirit of the game, while reminiscing about our great times here,” she said. Staff reporter Lauren Owings contributed to this report. MONday, s e p t e m b e r 2 9, 2 01 4

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Computer science sophomore Lama Aboubakr prepares peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on Friday at the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing, 940 South Harrison Road, in East Lansing. Food was prepared and distributed to the homeless of Lansing. PHOTO: Aerika Williams

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Twice a month, the Muslim Students’ Association of MSU helps out the homeless of Lansing by hosting an event called “Project Downtown.” “Basically what we do is we make sandwiches for the homeless,” psychology sophomore and volunteer chair for Project Downtown Amal Mohamed said. “We provide them with water bottles and chips and cookies and string cheese. And then we wrap them up individually for them.” The people who receive the sandwiches always seem grateful, said neuroscience sophomore Hiba Abu-Haltam. Abu-Haltam was at the event on Friday to help prepare the food. “It’s really fun, we always get together and just make food together,” Abu-Haltam said. “Whenever I go there... this morning I went and they wrote me a thank you letter, and it was really nice.” President of MSA and international relations junior Mohammed Rathur said the sandwiches are usually peanut butter and jelly, but sometimes they add in meat if they have extra money.

“After the Friday prayer, we have everyone come make these sandwiches,” Rathur said. “We take them in a box and we have water, and then we drive (to) downtown Lansing on Larch Street (and go to) Volunteers of America and we distribute the sandwiches to the homeless people that are there.” The MSA usually makes about 50 sandwiches. Any leftovers they have are given to VOA’s soup kitchen so they have extra food for dinnertime. According to Rathur, Project Downtown has been a tradition in the MSA for more than five years. In 2006, MSA National and Project Downtown joined forces to combat the rising rates of homelessness and hunger in the United States. “Some people say this is the only meal they’ve had all day,” Rathur said. “You just get a lot of blessings from people.” Rathur said the shelter is especially busy during the winter months, which is when more people hope to receive sandwiches. “A peanut butter jelly sandwich in the middle of the winter is sometimes the greatest thing for them during the middle of the week, so we do what we can to help everyone,” Rathur said.

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Ten new baby horses have stomped into the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center this year. The foals, or young horses, were born between April and June and horse management students have a great opportunity to train and maintain them this semester. During peak bir thing months, Paula Hitzler, manager at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center, has six to 12 students and other faculty at the stable to help with or watch the deliveries. Horse management sophomore Dylan Burguard was a part of the breeding and foaling process. “I actually really love the breeding components of my job,” Burguard said. “This summer I got to help with heat detection in the mares’ ... breeding and I was there for almost all (births of the 10 horses).” Before Burguard’s experience in the horse management program, she fell in love with horses after riding her neighbor’s horse at 5 years old. Burguard pursued her passion

“I love getting them (the foals) used to something new and seeing their first reactions before anyone else has influenced them.”

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for horses throughout high school and later got involved with her county’s mounted police and horse rescue unit. Horse management freshman Tatia Heleski experienced the birth of her own horse. “My favor ite pa r t was definitely watching her try to stand for the first time,” Heleski said. “Their legs are almost the full length they will be as adults when they are born so they have a very difficult time getting their legs where they need to be and fall over themselves a lot.” A lt houg h He le sk i h a s been surrounded by horses her whole life, she temporarily stabled her dream of pursuing a career in horse management. After enduring a psychology major for three years, Heleski’s mom finally let her go back to her passion: horses. After foals are born, they go through extensive training to prepare them for showing and riding. “I love getting them used to something new and seeing their first reactions before anyone else has influenced

Horse management freshmanTatia Heleski pets a young horse Tuesday, at the Horse Teaching and Research Center. Heleski, and other students, worked with young horses on developing proper behavior. PHOTO: Julia Nagy

them,” Burguard said. “Most of the training we (do) in class is teaching them to lead, give to pressure, getting them used to being brushed and handled, getting them comfortable leading without their moms and allowing them to see and experience different places around the farm.” To be a part of the training process, students can choose between receiving a full four-year bachelor’s degree in animal science with a equine emphasis or a two-year horse management certificate. “The two-year certificate horse management program is a technical program that is mostly geared toward a young person who wants to have some college experience and some

(science)-based, hands-on opportunities with horses,” Hitzler said. “They will have more of a skill set to enter the job market to be a horse manger, horse farm breeding manager, assistant trainers — that sort of thing.” An MSU graduate herself, Hitzler worked at the MSU Teaching and Research Center while working on her animal science degree. In 1989, she was offered to be manager of the farm and has been there since. “Whether it’s halter breaking the foals, whether it’s starting the horses on their saddle, introducing clippers (or) giving them their first bath — I actually like to teach students how to handle and train horses,” Hitzler said.

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Offense continued strong start in 56-14 win over Wyoming

Junior quarterback Connor Cook looks to pass during the game against Wyoming on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans defeated the Cowboys, 5614. PHOTO: raymond williams

By Geoff Preston gpreston@statenews.com

MSU fans remember 2012 very well. It was a season marred in offensive inefficiency, poor results and a 7-6 finish to a season that started with so much promise. It’s not 2012 anymore. The Spartans scored more than 50 points for the second consecutive week as No. 9 MSU (3-1 overall) handled Wyoming (3-2 overall) 56-14 Saturday at Spartan Stadium. MSU now looks ahead to Big Ten play as they prepare to face No. 21 Nebraska (5-0 overall) under the lights in East Lansing, with the offense being the strength of the team. Offensive explosion A lot has changed for MSU since junior quarterback Connor Cook took the reins of the offense. For the second consecutive week, Cook was done by halftime, other than a brief stint to start the second half. Sophomore quarterback Tyler O’Connor said he felt the decision to send Cook and the rest of the offensive starters back into the game to start the second half was to set a tone that finishing off the game is important to the Spartans. “I think it was just a mindset,” he said. “There’s still a whole half of the game left and we had to go out and put one more in the end zone.” Cook finished the game 8-of-12 with 126 yards and three total touchdowns, one of which was on the ground. Defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi hasn’t always been used to playing with an offense that is so explosive. “I think this is our eighth season here, but we haven’t had the opportunity since I’ve been here,” he said. “We’ve always had a nip-and-tuck game to the end, so Cook, (Dave) Warner and coach (Jim) Bollman have done a great job of really being explosive.” Offensive coordinator Dave Warner said this is the best offense he has had at MSU. He said the key is getting the ball to different guys throughout the game, which is sometimes hard because the offense can score at any point from anywhere on the field.

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“A couple times, we scored quickly,” he said. “We’re not moving the ball around as much as I’d like to, but that’s a good problem to have because having a lot of weapons is a good feeling.” One of those weapons is senior wide receiver Tony Lippett, who is having a breakout season. He has caught 22 passes for 421 yards and six touchdowns, all while not seeing a lot of action in the second half in three of the team’s four games. “It’s been really fun, I’ve seen a lot of growth in a lot of players,” Lippett said. “I know I’m an old guy, but I’ve seen (Aaron) Burbridge as a freshman, I’ve seen (Keith) Mumphrey as a freshman, everyone is just growing. It makes our offense more of a weapon.” Areas to improve Despite only giving up 14 points, the MSU defense let off some long runs in the interior of their defense, the heart of what made Spartan teams the last few seasons. Wyoming junior running back Shaun Wick reeled off a 57 yard touchdown run in the third quarter and added another long run later. Despite the uncharacteristic long gains on the ground, coaches and players seemed unconcerned about the defense following the win.

Narduzzi blamed the touchdown run on not having the right personnel on the field. “If you watch it, we had substitution errors,” he said. “We changed the personnel because we thought they changed the personnel, they really didn’t, but we saw something that was wrong.” Junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun said even with the improvements on offense, the defense doesn’t feel as though they have any room for error. “There’s never room for error when you have have a coach like coach Narduzzi,” he said. “The long runs don’t concern me, I think it was just some miscommunication, things we can work out easily.” Senior safety Kurtis Drummond said while the mistakes made can be fixed, they shouldn’t happen in the first place. “I didn’t see what went wrong, but I see that I could have made a play,” he said. “I put a lot on my shoulders. Any time anything like that happens I look to the secondary because we are supposed to be the backstop of the defense.” MSU begins Big Ten play next Saturday, as Nebraska comes to Spartan Stadium for an 8 p.m. kickoff.

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Women’s soccer falls to Michigan on road, 2-1 By John Neidhart jneidhart@statenews.com

The women’s soccer team visited the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor on Friday night, and in front of a sold-out crowd, lost a 2-1 heartbreaker in the game’s final minute. MSU (6-4-1 overall, 0-4-1 Big Ten) and U-M (8-3 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) played an intense game in the first half, though both teams struggled with scoring. The Michigan defense pressured the Spartans, as MSU head coach Tom Saxton expected — and they managed a few early steals which slowed the Spartan attack. The Wolverine offense was aggressive right out of the gate, and in the game’s 17th minute, sophomore forward Nicky Waldeck had a scoring chance from short distance. MSU deflected the ball away and on the ensuing corner kick, U-M had another great chance but the shot hit the post, and the Spartans escaped an early deficit. The second half started with fireworks with U-M scored less than a minute into the period. Junior midfielder/forward Corrine Harris put a shot in the upper left-hand corner of the net past MSU redshirt senior goalkeeper Court-

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ney Clem. The Spartans responded with their own offensive pressure and senior forward Paige Wester had a sequence of quality crosses to set up her teammates. In the 56th minute, freshman forward Jamie Cheslik turned a deflected cross from Wester into a goal from the middle of the U-M penalty box. “We’ve shown that in-game resilience and the ability to bounce back throughout the year,” Saxton said. “I was really pleased with the way we settled down and came back at them and got the equalizer.” It appeared as though MSU was headed for another overtime contest, but with just under 30 seconds to play in the match, Waldeck slipped past two Spartans and put a shot past an outstretched Clem to notch the game-winning goal. For the Spartans, it was a familiar ending to another competitive game. The team has now lost four of its last five games, and each has been a defeat either in overtime or in the final two minutes of regulation. “For us as a coaching staff, we’ve got to work on the kids’ psyche now because this has been a broken record for us for the last two weeks. We’ve got to get it turned around,” Saxton said.

Junior defender Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz fights with Michigan forward Nicky Waldeck on Saturday at the U-M Soccer Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. PHOTO: Jessalyn tamez

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Field hockey was out of sync against Big Ten newcomer Maryland on Sunday, losing 4-2 By Jonathon Chun jchun@statenews.com

No. 18 MSU field hockey (5-4 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) couldn’t keep pace with No. 4 Maryland on Sunday, falling 4-2 in East Lansing. The Spartans were initially down 4-0, but two late goals lessened the defeat. The contest started out with fairly even play, as Maryland’s stingy defense wasn’t allowing much on the Spartan attack. Redshirt sophomore goaltender Sierra Patton was able to keep the Terrapins off the board for much of the first half, but a great cross from Maryland’s Emma Rissinger bounced in front of the net and found Maxine Fluharty for the first goal of the game. At the end of the half, the Terrapins were afforded a penalty corner as time expired. What seemed like a high shot and disallowed goal to the Spartans ended up being a dagger to MSU’s confidence heading into halftime. “Maryland got the goal right at the half off the corner,” head coach Helen Knull said. “It didn’t really feel like a two-goal game at the half, but it was. “It’s kind of a momentum shifter because you

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go into the half and they’ve literally just scored at the buzzer. You’ve got to find a way to just regroup into the half, she said.” Coming out of the half, MSU could not find their game and Maryland was able to add two more goals to their lead in the 43rd and 45th minutes. Both goals came on redirections, and Knull elected to pull Patton in the 55th minute for freshman goalkeeper Katie Miller. Patton finished with six saves and four goals allowed. MSU did find some life at the end of the game. Senior forward Abby Barker netted her ninth goal of the season after a great pass from senior forward Allie Ahern. After the two nearly connected again in the final minutes, senior back Jenni Smith recorded her first goal of the season off a penalty corner after time expired. “This is the midpoint of our season,” Knull said of where her team stands after a tough weekend. “We talk about it every year, there’s a game that will kind of change momentum. And this needs to be our momentum shifter for us. Even though it was two losses, we’ve got to look back at the losses, and we’ve got to find ways to make some changes.”

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