Sunday, October 2
East Lansing, Mich.
2 PM
Michigan State University
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Wisconsin
Spartans Ready for Road Test at No. 8 Maryland
10/20/2022 4:10:00 PM | Men's Soccer
MSU opens up a two-game road swing.
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State men's soccer hits the road for two games, beginning with No. 8 Maryland on Friday, Oct. 21 in College Park at 7 p.m. at Ludwig Field.Â
The Spartans are 6-5-2 overall this season and 3-1-1 in Big Ten action. Michigan State has won their last two games and four of its last five. Maryland is 7-2-4 and 3-0-3 in league play, standing atop the Big Ten standings.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST MARYLAND
The series between the Spartans and Terrapins stands 6-6-5 overall. Over the last five games, Maryland leads the series 3-1-1, including the last two. In College Park, the series is tied 3-3-1. The last time MSU defeated Maryland was in 2018 when the Spartans captured a 2-0 win on the road.
Last season, the Terps won 3-1 in East Lansing in the regular-season finale. Zach Babiak scored the only goal for the Spartans.
LOOKING AT THE TERRAPINS
Maryland is currently 7-2-4 overall and 3-0-3 in the Big Ten, which is tied for first in the league standings. Last time out, Maryland fell to High Point, 2-1, in College Park. The Terps have Big Ten wins over Rutgers, Ohio State and Michigan.
The Terrapins are third in the league in goals scored with 25. Malcolm Johnston is tied for fifth in the Big Ten with give goals scored. Nick Richardson is tied for second in assists in the conference with six, while Joshua Bolma is tied for fifth with give helpers.
NEW LOOK SPARTANS
Michigan State's rookies have had solid campaigns. Transfers Elijah Howe and Owen Finnerty have been solid fixtures in the Spartan offense starting 12 and 13 games, respectively.
Freshmen Jack Guggemos, Jake Spadafora and Jeremy Sharp have all started at least two games this season. Freshman Jonathan Stout has come on strong of late with three goal and four assists for a total of 10 points. Stout scored a goal against Michigan on Sept. 27 and scored two goals against Rutgers on Oct. 16. Guggemos is fifth on the team in scoring with three goals and one assist for seven points.
BEST OF THE BEST
Michigan State head coach Damon Rensing is fifth in the Big Ten in overall winning percentage among B1G coaches (ranked by overall winning percentage at Big Ten schools). Rensing currently holds a 136-99-37 record at MSU (.568).
RISING THE CHARTS
Senior midfielder Louis Sala stands tied for second in the league in assists with six. He is one helper away from tying senior midfielder Jack Beck's team high of seven assists last season. Freshman forward Jonathan Stout is now fifth in the Big Ten in points per game with 1.25. He has three goals and four assists for 11 points in eight games. Michigan State's six assists against  Rutgers on Oct. 16 are tied for the second most in the Big Ten this season.
LOGGING IN THE MINUTES
There are four Spartans who have surpassed 1,000 minutes this season, including  senior goalkeeper Owen Finnerty (1,156) and sophomore defender Josh Adam (1,144). Senior Jack Beck (1,072) and junior midfielder Jack Zugay (1,036) have also passed the 1,000 minute mark.
MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF
Freshman forward Jonathan Stout entered last Sunday's game against Rutgers with one goal and two assists on the season, and doubled that total with two goals and two helpers on the day. Stout is now tied for first in points with junior forward Greyson Mercer with 10 each.
DID YOU KNOW?
With wins over Michigan and Wisconsin, Michigan State recorded back-to-back shutout wins for the first time since 2017. That season, the Spartans earned back-to-back wins 1-0 wins over Penn State and Northwestern. MSU also started that season with four-straight shutout wins.
NOT MUCH LEFT
After Friday's game against the Terrapins, Michigan State will only have two more Big Ten games, including one home game Northwestern (Oct. 30) for senior day. The Spartans will play on the road against No. 13 Ohio State (Oct. 25).Â
LOOKING IN THE REAR VIEW
Michigan State men's soccer was boosted by a pair of goals and two assists from freshman forward Jonathan Stout for a 4-3 win over Rutgers in a Big Ten Conference clash at DeMartin Stadium. The Spartans have won their last two matches overall and are unbeaten in five of their last six matches. Sunday's match was MSU's penultimate home match, as the Green & White improved to 6-2 at DeMartin Stadium. The  win moved Michigan State to 6-5-2 overall and 3-1-1 in B1G action to tie for second in the league standings.
FINNERTY EARNS B1G HONOR
Senior goalkeeper Owen Finnerty earned the Spartans' first Player of the Week honor of the season after MSU went 2-0-0 on Oct. 3. The goalkeeper registered a pair of clean sheets to lead Michigan State to wins over Michigan and Wisconsin.
In the Battle of the Big Bear Trophy on Sept. 27, Finnerty, a Michigan transfer, earned MSU's first shutout of the season with a 2-0 win over the Wolverines. He collected seven saves in the victory. Against Wisconsin on Oct. 2, the Spartans earned a 1-0 win with the senior capturing five saves. He helped MSU to back-to-back shutout wins for the first time since the 2017 season.Â
PACKING THE HOUSE
Michigan State historically is among the nation's best in packing DeMartin Stadium. This week, MSU is fourth in the nation in attendance, averaging 2,305 fans per game. The Spartans are first in the Big Ten ahead Maryland (2,209) and Indiana (2,046), who stand fifth and sixth in the nation respectively. MSU's largest crowd of the season was the 3,047 fans that packed DeMartin to watch MSU beat Michigan on Sept. 27.
AROUND THE LEAGUE
Maryland and Indiana stand atop the Big Ten standings with 12 points. The Terrapins are 3-0-3, while the Hoosiers are 3-1-3. Michigan State and Ohio State are tied for third with matching 3-1-1 records for 10 points. Penn State and Rutgers are tied for fifth place with eight points each.Â
PITCHING THE SHUTOUT
With a 2-0 win over Michigan on Sept. 27, Michigan State earned its first shutout of the season. MSU has allowed one goal to Army, Western Michigan, Bowling Green, Chicago State and Indiana. Before the win against the Wolverines, the Spartans last shutout was a 1-0 win against Ohio State on Oct. 17, 2021 in East Lansing. MSU goalkeeper Owen Finnerty recorded his first shutout as a Spartan and his 10th for his career. MSU followed that up with a 1-0 shutout victory over Wisconsin on Oct. 2. The Spartans recorded their first back-to-back shutout wins since 2017.
SPREADING THE WEALTH
Ten different players have scored MSU's 21 goals this season. Junior forward Greyson Mercer and freshman Jonathan Stout are tied for the team lead in scoring with 10 points. Senior defender Will Perkins stands third with nine, while freshman midfielder Jack Guggemos is now fourth in scoring with three goals and an assist for seven points. Six players have scored one goal so far this season, including freshmen Jake Spadafora and Jonathan Stout.
FINDING THE 11
Only three Spartans have started the first 13 games of the season, including senior Jack Beck. Newcomer Owen Finnerty and sophomore Josh Adam also have started every match. Six players have seen action in all 13 matches, including freshman Jeremy Sharp and junior Jack Zugay.
OLDTIMERS
Michigan State brings back several veterans to the 2022 squad. Both Jack Beck and Will Perkins will return for their fifth seasons with MSU. The duo of captains are the final to Spartans on the roster who were a part of the 2018 College Cup squad.Â
O CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN!
The Spartan have named three captains this season. Leading MSU will be seniors Jack Beck, Will Perkins and Louis Sala. This is the second-straight season that Beck and Perkins are captains.
The Spartans are 6-5-2 overall this season and 3-1-1 in Big Ten action. Michigan State has won their last two games and four of its last five. Maryland is 7-2-4 and 3-0-3 in league play, standing atop the Big Ten standings.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST MARYLAND
The series between the Spartans and Terrapins stands 6-6-5 overall. Over the last five games, Maryland leads the series 3-1-1, including the last two. In College Park, the series is tied 3-3-1. The last time MSU defeated Maryland was in 2018 when the Spartans captured a 2-0 win on the road.
Last season, the Terps won 3-1 in East Lansing in the regular-season finale. Zach Babiak scored the only goal for the Spartans.
LOOKING AT THE TERRAPINS
Maryland is currently 7-2-4 overall and 3-0-3 in the Big Ten, which is tied for first in the league standings. Last time out, Maryland fell to High Point, 2-1, in College Park. The Terps have Big Ten wins over Rutgers, Ohio State and Michigan.
The Terrapins are third in the league in goals scored with 25. Malcolm Johnston is tied for fifth in the Big Ten with give goals scored. Nick Richardson is tied for second in assists in the conference with six, while Joshua Bolma is tied for fifth with give helpers.
NEW LOOK SPARTANS
Michigan State's rookies have had solid campaigns. Transfers Elijah Howe and Owen Finnerty have been solid fixtures in the Spartan offense starting 12 and 13 games, respectively.
Freshmen Jack Guggemos, Jake Spadafora and Jeremy Sharp have all started at least two games this season. Freshman Jonathan Stout has come on strong of late with three goal and four assists for a total of 10 points. Stout scored a goal against Michigan on Sept. 27 and scored two goals against Rutgers on Oct. 16. Guggemos is fifth on the team in scoring with three goals and one assist for seven points.
BEST OF THE BEST
Michigan State head coach Damon Rensing is fifth in the Big Ten in overall winning percentage among B1G coaches (ranked by overall winning percentage at Big Ten schools). Rensing currently holds a 136-99-37 record at MSU (.568).
RISING THE CHARTS
Senior midfielder Louis Sala stands tied for second in the league in assists with six. He is one helper away from tying senior midfielder Jack Beck's team high of seven assists last season. Freshman forward Jonathan Stout is now fifth in the Big Ten in points per game with 1.25. He has three goals and four assists for 11 points in eight games. Michigan State's six assists against  Rutgers on Oct. 16 are tied for the second most in the Big Ten this season.
LOGGING IN THE MINUTES
There are four Spartans who have surpassed 1,000 minutes this season, including  senior goalkeeper Owen Finnerty (1,156) and sophomore defender Josh Adam (1,144). Senior Jack Beck (1,072) and junior midfielder Jack Zugay (1,036) have also passed the 1,000 minute mark.
MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF
Freshman forward Jonathan Stout entered last Sunday's game against Rutgers with one goal and two assists on the season, and doubled that total with two goals and two helpers on the day. Stout is now tied for first in points with junior forward Greyson Mercer with 10 each.
DID YOU KNOW?
With wins over Michigan and Wisconsin, Michigan State recorded back-to-back shutout wins for the first time since 2017. That season, the Spartans earned back-to-back wins 1-0 wins over Penn State and Northwestern. MSU also started that season with four-straight shutout wins.
NOT MUCH LEFT
After Friday's game against the Terrapins, Michigan State will only have two more Big Ten games, including one home game Northwestern (Oct. 30) for senior day. The Spartans will play on the road against No. 13 Ohio State (Oct. 25).Â
LOOKING IN THE REAR VIEW
Michigan State men's soccer was boosted by a pair of goals and two assists from freshman forward Jonathan Stout for a 4-3 win over Rutgers in a Big Ten Conference clash at DeMartin Stadium. The Spartans have won their last two matches overall and are unbeaten in five of their last six matches. Sunday's match was MSU's penultimate home match, as the Green & White improved to 6-2 at DeMartin Stadium. The  win moved Michigan State to 6-5-2 overall and 3-1-1 in B1G action to tie for second in the league standings.
FINNERTY EARNS B1G HONOR
Senior goalkeeper Owen Finnerty earned the Spartans' first Player of the Week honor of the season after MSU went 2-0-0 on Oct. 3. The goalkeeper registered a pair of clean sheets to lead Michigan State to wins over Michigan and Wisconsin.
In the Battle of the Big Bear Trophy on Sept. 27, Finnerty, a Michigan transfer, earned MSU's first shutout of the season with a 2-0 win over the Wolverines. He collected seven saves in the victory. Against Wisconsin on Oct. 2, the Spartans earned a 1-0 win with the senior capturing five saves. He helped MSU to back-to-back shutout wins for the first time since the 2017 season.Â
PACKING THE HOUSE
Michigan State historically is among the nation's best in packing DeMartin Stadium. This week, MSU is fourth in the nation in attendance, averaging 2,305 fans per game. The Spartans are first in the Big Ten ahead Maryland (2,209) and Indiana (2,046), who stand fifth and sixth in the nation respectively. MSU's largest crowd of the season was the 3,047 fans that packed DeMartin to watch MSU beat Michigan on Sept. 27.
AROUND THE LEAGUE
Maryland and Indiana stand atop the Big Ten standings with 12 points. The Terrapins are 3-0-3, while the Hoosiers are 3-1-3. Michigan State and Ohio State are tied for third with matching 3-1-1 records for 10 points. Penn State and Rutgers are tied for fifth place with eight points each.Â
PITCHING THE SHUTOUT
With a 2-0 win over Michigan on Sept. 27, Michigan State earned its first shutout of the season. MSU has allowed one goal to Army, Western Michigan, Bowling Green, Chicago State and Indiana. Before the win against the Wolverines, the Spartans last shutout was a 1-0 win against Ohio State on Oct. 17, 2021 in East Lansing. MSU goalkeeper Owen Finnerty recorded his first shutout as a Spartan and his 10th for his career. MSU followed that up with a 1-0 shutout victory over Wisconsin on Oct. 2. The Spartans recorded their first back-to-back shutout wins since 2017.
SPREADING THE WEALTH
Ten different players have scored MSU's 21 goals this season. Junior forward Greyson Mercer and freshman Jonathan Stout are tied for the team lead in scoring with 10 points. Senior defender Will Perkins stands third with nine, while freshman midfielder Jack Guggemos is now fourth in scoring with three goals and an assist for seven points. Six players have scored one goal so far this season, including freshmen Jake Spadafora and Jonathan Stout.
FINDING THE 11
Only three Spartans have started the first 13 games of the season, including senior Jack Beck. Newcomer Owen Finnerty and sophomore Josh Adam also have started every match. Six players have seen action in all 13 matches, including freshman Jeremy Sharp and junior Jack Zugay.
OLDTIMERS
Michigan State brings back several veterans to the 2022 squad. Both Jack Beck and Will Perkins will return for their fifth seasons with MSU. The duo of captains are the final to Spartans on the roster who were a part of the 2018 College Cup squad.Â
O CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN!
The Spartan have named three captains this season. Leading MSU will be seniors Jack Beck, Will Perkins and Louis Sala. This is the second-straight season that Beck and Perkins are captains.
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