EAST LANSING, Mich. – No. 4 Penn State women’s soccer continues its weekend trip through the state of Michigan, as the Nittany Lions get set for a Sunday showdown against the Michigan State Spartans in a rematch of the 2022 Big Ten Tournament final. PSU and MSU begin play at noon (ET) at DeMartin Stadium, with action set for a national television broadcast via the Big Ten Network and Fox Sports App.
MATCH INFORMATION
#4 PENN STATE at RV MICHIGAN STATE
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | Noon (ET)
DeMartin Stadium | East Lansing, Mich.
Watch Live: BTN
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
FOLLOW THE ACTION
For fans in Central Pennsylvania, and members of Nittany Nation around the world, Penn State’s highly anticipated matchup against Michigan State is set for a national television broadcast via the Big Ten Network, with streaming available on the Fox Sports App. Click here and sign in with your television provider credentials to access the live broadcast. Dean Linke will provide play-by-play commentary, while Joana Bielefeld will provide analysis. Live stats provided by Michigan State University and StatBroadcast are available by clicking here.
KICKIN’ IT
The Nittany Lions get set for the second leg of their weekend sojourn through the Great Lakes State, with PSU picking up a 1-1 draw on the road against No. 22 Michigan. Senior+ forward Payton Linnehan scored a goal early in the first half, but the Wolverines evened the score to preserve the draw. Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Nittany Lions and Spartans stands as one of the most consequential matchups in the Big Ten Conference to date, with both teams tied atop the league table with 10 points apiece. The winner of Sunday’s test would be mathematically guaranteed to maintain the top spot in the league heading into next week. The Blue & White stand as one of just three women’s soccer programs nationally that has yet to trail in a match, joining Dartmouth and Texas Tech. Among teams that have yet to trail this season, PSU is tied with Dartmouth for the fewest total goals allowed, surrendering just four opponent scores in the 2023 campaign.
LAST TIME OUT: MICHIGAN
Senior+ forward Payton Linnehan registered a dominant score in the first half from over 20 yards out, but Penn State ultimately…
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