Captured: Men’s Soccer: No. 21 Northwestern comes up just short against No. 20 Michigan State Spartans

Jorge Melendez, Reporter

October 22, 2023

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No. 21 men’s soccer (9-2-3, 3-2-1 Big Ten), went down 0-2 in the first half against No. 20 Michigan State (7-0-6, 3-0-4 Big Ten) Friday, a hole that proved insurmountable. While graduate student forward Ugo Achara Jr. managed to half the lead, the clock ran out with a 1-2 scoreline in favor of the Spartans.

A player in a gray jersey dribbles the ball around three players in green jerseys. A player in a gray jersey shoots the ball as players in dark green jerseys brace. A player in a gray jersey puts their arms up in celebration. A player in a gray jersey throws a ball back into play. A player in a green jersey sets up for a free kick with a wall of players in gray jerseys in front of him. A player in a green jersey winds up to kick the ball around a wall of players in gray jerseys. A player in a blue jersey dives and grasps the ball with his hands A player in a blue jersey hits the ground. A player in a gray jersey fights for control of the ball. A player in a gray jersey jumps to head the ball. A player in a gray jersey sits on the field. A player in a green jersey helps a player in a gray jersey stand up. A player in a green jersey hugs a player in a gray jersey