Northwestern University Athletics
Sunday, October 31
Evanston, Ill.
3 p.m. CT
Northwestern
6-8-2, 3-5-0
3
vs
1
Michigan State
6-8-2, 2-4-2
1
2
F
Michigan St.
1
0
1
Northwestern
1
2
3
Photo by: photo by John Konstantaras
'Cats Down Michigan State On Senior Day
10/31/2021 5:55:00 PM | Men's Soccer
EVANSTON, Ill. – On Senior Day at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium, Northwestern defeated Michigan State by a score of 3-1. The 'Cats finish their first regular season under head coach Russell Payne at 6-8-2, 3-5-0 in conference play.
Northwestern went up early on Justin Weiss's seventh goal of the season, thanks to assists from Vicente Castro and Jose Del Valle. Michigan State responded five minutes later to tie the score at 1-1, and the score stayed tied into half time.
After a scramble in front of net in the 49th minute, graduate student Spencer Farina netted his third-career goal in his final game in Evanston. Farina's goal was assisted by senior Richie Bennett and Vicente Castro, who's seventh assist moved into a tie for the Big Ten lead.
Justin Weiss headed in his eighth goal in the 54th minute from a Jose Del Valle cross, giving the 'Cats a comfortable 3-1 lead. Bardia Kimiavi was also credited with an assist on the goal. Weiss's eighth goal moved him into a tie for the conference lead.
With the win, the 'Cats earned the seven-seed in the Big Ten Tournament and are lined up for a road contest at second-seeded Maryland in the first round next Sunday, Nov. 7.
Northwestern went up early on Justin Weiss's seventh goal of the season, thanks to assists from Vicente Castro and Jose Del Valle. Michigan State responded five minutes later to tie the score at 1-1, and the score stayed tied into half time.
After a scramble in front of net in the 49th minute, graduate student Spencer Farina netted his third-career goal in his final game in Evanston. Farina's goal was assisted by senior Richie Bennett and Vicente Castro, who's seventh assist moved into a tie for the Big Ten lead.
Justin Weiss headed in his eighth goal in the 54th minute from a Jose Del Valle cross, giving the 'Cats a comfortable 3-1 lead. Bardia Kimiavi was also credited with an assist on the goal. Weiss's eighth goal moved him into a tie for the conference lead.
With the win, the 'Cats earned the seven-seed in the Big Ten Tournament and are lined up for a road contest at second-seeded Maryland in the first round next Sunday, Nov. 7.
Team Stats
MSU
NU
Goals
1
3
Shots
7
9
Shots on Goal
1
4
Saves
1
0
Corners
2
9
Fouls
7
8
Scoring Plays
Justin Weiss (8)
Assisted By: Vicente Castro , Jose Del Valle
GOAL by NU Weiss, Justin Assist by Castro, Vicente and Del Valle, Jose.
09:55
Farai Mutatu (7)
Assisted By: Michael Miller
GOAL by MSU Mutatu, Farai Assist by Miller, Michael.
14:39
Spencer Farina (2)
Assisted By: Richie Bennett , Vicente Castro
GOAL by NU Farina, Spencer Assist by Bennett, Richie and Castro, Vicente.
48:32
Justin Weiss (8)
Assisted By: Jose Del Valle , Bardia Kimiavi
GOAL by NU Weiss, Justin Assist by Del Valle, Jose and Kimiavi, Bardia.
53:57
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Players Mentioned
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