Brian Calloway
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Sports writer at Lansing State Journal. Eastern Michigan graduate, Coloma native, father, big baseball fan. Dabble as youth sports coach on the side.
Michigan State women's basketball falls at Iowa in top-15 clash www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Michigan State women's basketball falls at Iowa in top-15 clash
No. 14 Spartans' nine-game winning streak ends with 75-68 loss to No. 13 Hawkeyes.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Michigan State women's basketball falls at Iowa in top-15 clash www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
MSU women's basketball falls at Iowa, 75-68.
Spartans got within five in final quarter.
MSU drops to 17-2 and 6-2 in Big Ten
Spartans got within five in final quarter.
MSU drops to 17-2 and 6-2 in Big Ten
January 19, 2026 at 2:54 AM
MSU women's basketball falls at Iowa, 75-68.
Spartans got within five in final quarter.
MSU drops to 17-2 and 6-2 in Big Ten
Spartans got within five in final quarter.
MSU drops to 17-2 and 6-2 in Big Ten
MSU is within seven and trails Iowa, 71-64, with 4:59 remaining.
January 19, 2026 at 2:39 AM
MSU is within seven and trails Iowa, 71-64, with 4:59 remaining.
MSU women's basketball trails Iowa, 65-56, after three quarters. Juliann Woodard had a big quarter for Spartans and had nine points, which included knocking down three 3s. She has 14 points.
January 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
MSU women's basketball trails Iowa, 65-56, after three quarters. Juliann Woodard had a big quarter for Spartans and had nine points, which included knocking down three 3s. She has 14 points.
MSU women's basketball trails Iowa, 41-29, at halftime.
Iowa ended the second quarter on a 7-0 run.
Grace VanSlooten leads Spartans with 8 points.
Iowa ended the second quarter on a 7-0 run.
Grace VanSlooten leads Spartans with 8 points.
January 19, 2026 at 1:53 AM
MSU women's basketball trails Iowa, 41-29, at halftime.
Iowa ended the second quarter on a 7-0 run.
Grace VanSlooten leads Spartans with 8 points.
Iowa ended the second quarter on a 7-0 run.
Grace VanSlooten leads Spartans with 8 points.
Boys basketball roundup: Late basket lifts Charlotte past Portland, East Lansing rolls to stay unbeaten www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Boys basketball roundup: Late basket lifts Charlotte past Portland
The highlights from Jan. 16 boys games featuring Greater Lansing teams.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Boys basketball roundup: Late basket lifts Charlotte past Portland, East Lansing rolls to stay unbeaten www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Girls basketball roundup: Portland extends win streak to eight www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Girls basketball roundup: Portland extends win streak to eight
The highlights from Jan. 16 girls games featuring Greater Lansing teams.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Girls basketball roundup: Portland extends win streak to eight www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
A finger injury limited the preparations for Luke Goss in basketball. But he's found a way to make his mark for Mason and helped it get past Eastern in a battle for first in the CAAC Red.
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Luke Goss helps Mason basketball top Eastern in CAAC Red battle for first
The junior was one of two players in double figures scoring for the Bulldogs as they improved to 4-1 in the CAAC Red.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:05 AM
A finger injury limited the preparations for Luke Goss in basketball. But he's found a way to make his mark for Mason and helped it get past Eastern in a battle for first in the CAAC Red.
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Final: Mason 59, Eastern 46
Layken Johnson with a late basket for Mason.
Layken Johnson with a late basket for Mason.
January 17, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Final: Mason 59, Eastern 46
Layken Johnson with a late basket for Mason.
Layken Johnson with a late basket for Mason.
End 3rd: Mason 45, Eastern 37
Mason Dowdy with the steal and slam to end the quarter for Mason.
Mason Dowdy with the steal and slam to end the quarter for Mason.
January 17, 2026 at 1:09 AM
End 3rd: Mason 45, Eastern 37
Mason Dowdy with the steal and slam to end the quarter for Mason.
Mason Dowdy with the steal and slam to end the quarter for Mason.
HALF: Eastern 31, Mason 27
Ian Curtis with 2 here for the Quakers.
Ian Curtis with 2 here for the Quakers.
January 17, 2026 at 12:46 AM
HALF: Eastern 31, Mason 27
Ian Curtis with 2 here for the Quakers.
Ian Curtis with 2 here for the Quakers.
End 1st Mason 17, Eastern 13
Isaiah Canty with a 3 here for Eastern.
Isaiah Canty with a 3 here for Eastern.
January 17, 2026 at 12:26 AM
End 1st Mason 17, Eastern 13
Isaiah Canty with a 3 here for Eastern.
Isaiah Canty with a 3 here for Eastern.
Mason is hosting Eastern in a matchup of first place teams in the CAAC Red. Updates to come.
January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Mason is hosting Eastern in a matchup of first place teams in the CAAC Red. Updates to come.
Basketball roundup: Pewamo-Westphalia girls top Bath in battle for first in CMAC
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Basketball roundup: Pewamo-Westphalia girls top Bath in key CMAC matchup
The highlights from Thursday, Jan. 15 boys and girls games featuring Greater Lansing teams.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Basketball roundup: Pewamo-Westphalia girls top Bath in battle for first in CMAC
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No. 14-ranked Michigan State women's basketball is off to its best start in program history after getting a pair of late free throws from Juliann Woodard to edge Nebraska
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Julian Woodard's late free throws send MSU women's basketball past Nebraska
No. 14-ranked Spartans extend win streak to nine with 73-71 win.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
No. 14-ranked Michigan State women's basketball is off to its best start in program history after getting a pair of late free throws from Juliann Woodard to edge Nebraska
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Basketball roundup: Pewamo-Westphalia girls top Bath in key CMAC matchup plus recaps from Thursday's action in the area
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Basketball roundup: Pewamo-Westphalia girls top Bath in key CMAC matchup
The highlights from Thursday, Jan. 15 boys and girls games featuring Greater Lansing teams.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Basketball roundup: Pewamo-Westphalia girls top Bath in key CMAC matchup plus recaps from Thursday's action in the area
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Hear MSU women's basketball coach Robyn Fralick discuss the Spartans' latest win
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Video: Robyn Fralick discusses MSU women's basketball’s win over Nebraska
Hear remarks from MSU women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick following a win over Nebraska on Jan. 15, 2026.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Hear MSU women's basketball coach Robyn Fralick discuss the Spartans' latest win
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Julian Woodard's late free throws send No. 14-ranked Michigan State women's basketball past Nebraska www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Julian Woodard's late free throws send MSU women's basketball past Nebraska
No. 14-ranked Spartans extend win streak to nine with 73-71 win.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Julian Woodard's late free throws send No. 14-ranked Michigan State women's basketball past Nebraska www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Final: MSU 73, Nebraska 71
Spartans move to 17-1 and are off to best start in program history.
Spartans move to 17-1 and are off to best start in program history.
January 16, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Final: MSU 73, Nebraska 71
Spartans move to 17-1 and are off to best start in program history.
Spartans move to 17-1 and are off to best start in program history.
Nebraska uses its final timeout after Julian Woodard sinks a pair of FTs with 5.1 to play after securing an offensive board and being fouled.
MSU up 73-71
MSU up 73-71
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Nebraska uses its final timeout after Julian Woodard sinks a pair of FTs with 5.1 to play after securing an offensive board and being fouled.
MSU up 73-71
MSU up 73-71
MSU will have a chance to hold for a final shot after a Nebraska turnover. 27.4 remaining.
MSU timeout.
MSU timeout.
January 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
MSU will have a chance to hold for a final shot after a Nebraska turnover. 27.4 remaining.
MSU timeout.
MSU timeout.
Jalyn Brown has hit the tying 3 for MSU to even things at 69. It's just the third 3-pointer made tonight for Spartans, who are 3-of-17 from behind the arc.
Nebraska timeout.
1:06 left.
Nebraska timeout.
1:06 left.
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Jalyn Brown has hit the tying 3 for MSU to even things at 69. It's just the third 3-pointer made tonight for Spartans, who are 3-of-17 from behind the arc.
Nebraska timeout.
1:06 left.
Nebraska timeout.
1:06 left.
Nebraska timeout.
MSU just ended a scoring drought on a Grace VanSlooten basket in transition.
1:57 to play and Spartans trail 67-66.
Game is on BTN
MSU just ended a scoring drought on a Grace VanSlooten basket in transition.
1:57 to play and Spartans trail 67-66.
Game is on BTN
January 16, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Nebraska timeout.
MSU just ended a scoring drought on a Grace VanSlooten basket in transition.
1:57 to play and Spartans trail 67-66.
Game is on BTN
MSU just ended a scoring drought on a Grace VanSlooten basket in transition.
1:57 to play and Spartans trail 67-66.
Game is on BTN
Nebraska is on a 7-0 run and has taken a 67-64 lead with 3:21 to play.
MSU timeout.
MSU timeout.
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Nebraska is on a 7-0 run and has taken a 67-64 lead with 3:21 to play.
MSU timeout.
MSU timeout.
At media timeout with 4:49 to play, MSU leads Nebraska, 64-62
Grace VanSlooten is up to a season-high 20 points
Grace VanSlooten is up to a season-high 20 points
January 16, 2026 at 1:40 AM
At media timeout with 4:49 to play, MSU leads Nebraska, 64-62
Grace VanSlooten is up to a season-high 20 points
Grace VanSlooten is up to a season-high 20 points