In one of the final games of Big Ten conference play, all eyes turn to Happy Valley, Pennsylvania to watch the University of Michigan take on Penn State in women's soccer. If Penn State gets the win, they get a share of the Big Ten conference title, something they have held for the past 12 years. Without the win, Ohio State wins the title outright for their first time in program history. For Michigan, this game is more about respect. They are likely to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament. But for the first time in a long time, they have a chance to be considered a competitive program. In order to do so, they have to start beating top teams.
As the game begins, Penn State has the wind at their backs and is dominating play. Michigan was caught on their heels and is defending for their lives. Michigan's lone forward, Nkem Ezurike, only touches the ball when her defenders happen to blindly clear it out to her. If she does manage to keep possession, Penn State's four defenders swarm her.
Although its scoreless at halftime, the game is very one-sided. Penn State had possession for almost the entire half and out shot Michigan. Penn State had some dangerous shots on goal by Tani Costa, Emma Thomson, and under 20 national team member Christine Nairn. Penn State is hungry for the title and is playing to win.
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