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12-Match Unbeaten Streak Snapped at Penn State

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – No. 12 Northwestern had its 12-match season-opening unbeaten streak snapped in a 2-1 loss at Penn State on Friday.

The Wildcats fall to 9-1-3 overall and 3-1-1 in Big Ten play with the defeat and are tied for first place in the conference with the Nittany Lions.

How it Happened

Northwestern jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 36th minute when Justin Weiss slotted home his seventh goal of the season, assisted by Christopher Thaggard and Jayvin Van Deventer.

Justin Weiss. He scores when he wants! ?? pic.twitter.com/dRHCd2ytdv

— Northwestern Men's Soccer (@NUMensSoccer) October 13, 2023
The Nittany Lions equalized on a goal from Femi Awodesu in the 62nd minute.

PSU took a 2-1 lead on Peter Mangione's goal in the 73rd minute, holding the lead for the remainder of the contest.
Game Notes
  • Northwestern's shutout streak came to an end at 354 minutes and 7 seconds.
  • Jackson Weyman collected six saves for the Wildcats out of 13 total Nittany Lions shots.
  • Justin Weiss notched his seventh goal of the year and 18th in a Wildcat uniform.
  • Weiss leads the Big Ten with seven goals, seven assists and 21 points.
  • Jayvin Van Deventer recorded his second assist and fourth point in the previous two games. 
Northwestern returns to action on Friday, October 20 at Martin Stadium against No. 19 Michigan State. Kickoff from Evanston is set for 7 p.m. CT on B1G+.

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