Friday, October 20
Evanston, Ill.
7 p.m. CT
Northwestern
vs
#20 Michigan State
Photo by: Jaydyn Isiminger / Northwestern Athletics
No. 21 Northwestern Hosts No. 20 Michigan State
10/19/2023 2:36:00 PM | Men's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – No. 21 Northwestern welcomes No. 20 Michigan State in a marquee matchup at Martin Stadium. Kickoff for the Top 25 clash is set for 7 p.m. CT at Martin Stadium.
Last time out, Northwestern suffered its first setback of the season in a 2-1 loss at Penn State. Justin Weiss tallied his seventh goal of the season to give NU a 1-0 lead before Penn State struck twice in the second half to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the 2023 campaign.
Northwestern has its best record through 13 games since 2008, when it started 11-0-2.
Northwestern earned a No. 21 ranking in the October 17th United Soccer Coaches Poll, its sixth straight week appearing in the Poll.
Northwestern's 1.92 goals per game ranks first in the Big Ten and 30th nationally.
Justin Weiss leads the Big Ten in Goals (7), Assists (7), and Points (21). The Syosset, N.Y. native ranks 17th nationally in assists (7), 19th nationally in points (21), and 40th nationally in goals (7). Weiss is one of just four players nationally with at least seven assists and at least seven goals.
Collin McCamy ranks third in the Big Ten with four assists.
Nigel Prince has logged 1,164 of 1,170 possible minutes (99.5%) this season.
Friday's meeting will be the 49th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Michigan State. Michigan State lead the all-time series 33-10-5. Northwestern rallied from behind to down MSU 2-1 and punch its ticket to the Big Ten Tournament last season in East Lansing.
MSU enters Friday's game as one of four remaining unbeatens in the country, standing at 6-0-6 and 2-0-4 in Big Ten play. Sean Kerrigan and Jonathan Stout lead the Spartans offensively with four goals apiece. Zac Kelley handles goalkeeping duties, posting a Big Ten-leading .839 save percentage.
Last time out, Northwestern suffered its first setback of the season in a 2-1 loss at Penn State. Justin Weiss tallied his seventh goal of the season to give NU a 1-0 lead before Penn State struck twice in the second half to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the 2023 campaign.
Northwestern has its best record through 13 games since 2008, when it started 11-0-2.
Northwestern earned a No. 21 ranking in the October 17th United Soccer Coaches Poll, its sixth straight week appearing in the Poll.
Northwestern's 1.92 goals per game ranks first in the Big Ten and 30th nationally.
Justin Weiss leads the Big Ten in Goals (7), Assists (7), and Points (21). The Syosset, N.Y. native ranks 17th nationally in assists (7), 19th nationally in points (21), and 40th nationally in goals (7). Weiss is one of just four players nationally with at least seven assists and at least seven goals.
Collin McCamy ranks third in the Big Ten with four assists.
Nigel Prince has logged 1,164 of 1,170 possible minutes (99.5%) this season.
Friday's meeting will be the 49th all-time meeting between Northwestern and Michigan State. Michigan State lead the all-time series 33-10-5. Northwestern rallied from behind to down MSU 2-1 and punch its ticket to the Big Ten Tournament last season in East Lansing.
MSU enters Friday's game as one of four remaining unbeatens in the country, standing at 6-0-6 and 2-0-4 in Big Ten play. Sean Kerrigan and Jonathan Stout lead the Spartans offensively with four goals apiece. Zac Kelley handles goalkeeping duties, posting a Big Ten-leading .839 save percentage.
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