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Jake Lyskawa

Jake Lyskawa

Jake is a 2023 graduate of Michigan State University, where he studied journalism, film and graphic design. He has interned at SpartanMag since August 2022.

Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) dominates a rebound against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. - Dale Young, USA TODAY Sports

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Jaxon Kohler powers Michigan State over Wisconsin with 'possessed' rebounding performance

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Michigan State's Carson Cooper dunks against Purdue during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State center Carson Cooper staying level-headed as Big Ten championship race comes down to the wire

Jake Lyskawa•02/28/25

Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard looks on during the second half against the USC Trojans at Xfinity Center. - Reggie Hildred, USA TODAY Sports

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Kevin Willard says Michigan State's depth, physicality thwarted Maryland down the stretch: 'We haven't seen that in quite a while'

Jake Lyskawa•02/27/25

Michigan State's Jase Richardson steals the ball from Purdue during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson 'blessed' to receive Freshman of the Week honors, but focused on larger goals

Jake Lyskawa•02/25/25

Michigan States Tre Holloman (5) celebrates after scoring a basket against Michigans defense during the second half of their matchup at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 - David Rodriguez Munoz, USA TODAY Sports

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Tre Holloman's dynamic second half fuels Michigan State to crucial win over Michigan

Jake Lyskawa•02/22/25

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., right, communicates with teammates as Indiana's Myles Rice, left, defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears eager to bounce back against Illinois: 'We have to keep moving'

Jake Lyskawa•02/13/25

Indiana's Malik Reneau, right, celebrates after a score against Michigan State during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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REHASH&ANALYSIS: Michigan State falls to Indiana, 71-67, delaying Tom Izzo's chance at Big Ten wins record

Jake Lyskawa•02/11/25

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo.

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Michigan State not taking 'talented' Indiana team lightly amid Tom Izzo's pursuit of history

Jake Lyskawa•02/10/25

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo celebrates after a play during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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Tom Izzo proud of Michigan State's culture after texting with coaches, talking to players following Oregon win

Jake Lyskawa•02/10/25

Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) celebrates against the Oregon Ducks at the end of the game at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. - Dale Young, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson makes most of opportunity with memorable 29-point performance in first-ever start

Jake Lyskawa•02/08/25

Michigan State's Jase Richardson shoots against Illinois during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson looking forward to upcoming national championship reunion: 'It's special'

Jake Lyskawa•02/07/25

Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) makes a jump shot against Minnesota guard Brennan Rigsby (24) during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 - Junfu Han, USA TODAY Sports

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Tre Holloman's three-point frenzy powers Michigan State to victory over Minnesota

Jake Lyskawa•01/29/25

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Madison Square Garden. - Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports

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REACTION: Michigan State HC Tom Izzo pleased to earn win over Rutgers, but looking for more

Jake Lyskawa•01/25/25

Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jordan Derkack (0) goes to the basket as Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. - Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports

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3&Out: Michigan State wears down Rutgers to earn welcomed victory at Madison Square Garden

Jake Lyskawa•01/25/25

Michigan State men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo talks to hockey head coach Adam Nightingale during Izzone Campout at Munn Field near Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 - Junfu Han, USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State coaches celebrate success amid collective rise: 'We want to keep this thing going'

Jake Lyskawa•01/22/25

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. moves the ball against Illinois during the first half on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State PG Jeremy Fears credits win over No. 19 Illinois to depth, timely second-half run

Jake Lyskawa•01/19/25

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. - David Banks, USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan State HC Tom Izzo eager to see what Spartans are made of against talented Illinois team

Jake Lyskawa•01/17/25

Michigan State Spartans forward Frankie Fidler (8) looks for an opening against Penn State Nittany Lions forward Kachi Nzeh (15) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. - Dale Young, USA TODAY Sports

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Frankie Fidler's timely plays push Michigan State past Penn State: 'I felt it was my night'

Jake Lyskawa•01/16/25

Northwestern Wildcats guard Ty Berry (3) defends Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. - David Banks, USA TODAY Sports

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Jase Richardson's maturity, composure can help Michigan State freshman maintain promising start, says Tom Izzo

Jake Lyskawa•01/14/25

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. - Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports

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Tom Izzo embracing new team motto with Michigan State looking to stand out in Big Ten race

Jake Lyskawa•01/11/25

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears.

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Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears credits blowout Washington win to collective effort, raucous home crowd

Jake Lyskawa•01/10/25

Idaho Vandals and former Michigan State tight end commit Mason Mini (86) blocking during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium - Craig Strobeck, USA TODAY Sports

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PORTAL UPDATE: Transfer tight end Mason Mini flips commitment from Michigan State to California

Jake Lyskawa•01/08/25

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., left, celebrates with Jaxon Kohler, right, after Fears' score and a Florida Atlantic foul during the first half on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in East Lansing - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

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Jeremy Fears impressing Michigan State teammates with PG play early in Big Ten season

Jake Lyskawa•01/07/25

Michigan State and NBA legend Magic Johnson receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom (photo courtesy of Magic Johnson via Twitter).

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Tom Izzo 'proud' of Magic Johnson for earning Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'It's great for everybody, but it's great for Michigan State'

Jake Lyskawa•01/06/25

New Michigan State QB coach Jon Boyer (photo courtesy of Oregon State football via Facebook).

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REPORT: Michigan State hires Jon Boyer as quarterbacks coach

Jake Lyskawa•01/03/25