Penn State field hockey players Anna Simon (17), Mackenzie Allessie (2), and Meghan Reese (11), run onto the field during the game against Michigan State University on Friday, September 23, 2022 in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions went on to defeat the Spartans 4-0.
Under cloudy skies with a chance of rain, there was a 100% chance of a highly contested matchup between two top Big Ten programs.
Standing at No. 16, the 7-6 Penn State Nittany Lions welcomed the top team in the land: the No. 1 Northwestern Wildcats, holding a 13-1 record today.