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11-17-2008 100
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Men's Soccer
Updated November 13, 2008 4:52 AM

Revenge is the goal versus Northwestern

It's ranked No. 13 in the country, but only No. 4 in its conference. It went unbeaten through its first 13 games, but has now lost three of its last four.

Updated November 12, 2008 4:00 AM

Big Ten tournament to showcase parity

A quick glance at its records shows little difference between the Michigan State and Wisconsin men's soccer teams.

Updated November 11, 2008 4:52 AM

NCAA draw disappoints team

Silence filled the TV room at Damon's Grill when the Women's College Cup brackets were released Monday night.

Ryan Badaracco (23) fights for position against Ohio State on Oct. 11. Penn State takes on No. 8 Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten tournament this Thursday.

Team looking forward to rematch with Wildcats

When Frank Costigliola headed off the field in the shadow of his own red card in Penn State's Oct. 4 contest with then-No.2 Northwestern, he may have cost his team a shot at a historic upset.


Lions fall to Michigan, shift focus to Big Ten tournament

The wait is finally over for the Penn State men's soccer team.


Midfielder Mattheus Braga (7) grabs his leg in pain after sustaining an injury earlier this season.

Braga adjusts to U.S.

Matheus Braga walks around campus in a hoodie, trying not to break a sweat.


Barkley Miller crosses the ball through the Michigan State defensive zone in a game in September. Miller is one of three Lions whose status is uncertain.

Lions hope for health

As Barry Gorman prepares his team for its regular season finale, he is faced with the same problem he had prior to its season opener.


Penn State goalie Warren Gross is excelling in games after spending the early part of the season on the bench.

Goalkeeper embraces opportunity

When Warren Gross finished shaking hands with his opponents after his first win Saturday, he raised both hands in the air and let out a shout of both joy and relief.


Andrew J. Cassavell is a sophomore majoring in journalism and is a Collegian men's soccer and women's basketball writer. His e-mail address is ajc5238@psu.edu.

Ref's non-call sent well-played game out of control

When Indiana defender Ofori Sarkodie clenched his fist and swung at Penn State's Treavor Gelsinger during Saturday night's men's soccer game, Peter Dhima had a chance to keep the contest under control.


Warren Gross (0) catches the ball in front of an Indiana attacker on Saturday.

Lions upset No. 17

As the final horn sounded, Warren Gross raced to the sidelines and leapt into his teammates' arms.

Miller misses senior night with swelling

Barkley Miller wasn't supposed to celebrate his last game at Jeffrey Field sitting on the bench with a boot covering his right foot.


Frank Costigliola dribbles around Michigan State's Tim Granaderos (24) while Domenic Barone (19) watches. Penn State plays its last home game on Saturday against Indiana.

Lions look to send seniors off with win

Barry Gorman has preached the importance of having a set lineup all year.


Treavor Gelsinger tries to get the ball away from an Akron player Wednesday.

Late goal forces tie vs. No. 2

For 80 minutes, the Penn State men's soccer team's offense was as cold as snowy Jeffrey Field.

Casais' return anchors defense

Ben Zemanski looked ahead and saw nothing but the net.


Assistant coach James Walker stands on the new soccer practice field recently constructed behind Jeffrey Field.

Practice facility benefits program

As exhausting as it may sometimes be, Ryan Badaracco now looks forward to going to practice every day.

Vincent Salvatico (20) jumps over a Michigan State defender earlier this season. The Lions face No. 2 Akron at Jeffrey Field tonight.

Shorthanded Lions to face No. 2 Zips

Assistant coach Ryan Defibaugh knew his team's game against Akron would be challenging.

Audio Slideshow: New soccer practice fields

Players and coaches for the Penn State soccer team talk about its new practice fields.


Lions fall to Badgers, 4-1

Frank Costigliola went into halftime feeling confident about his squad.


Casais' return uncertain

When Andres Casais was told he was cleared to practice, he was excited to put an end to four weeks off.


Vincent Salvatico moves past Michigan State's Colin Given earlier this season.

Men's soccer falls to Lehigh, 2-1, ends winning streak

Penn State outshot Lehigh 21-11, Treavor Gelsinger notched his team-leading sixth goal of the season and Matheus Braga continued his aggressive assault with seven shots and an assist.


Men's soccer looks to stretch winning streak

Coming off consecutive victories for the first time this season, Ryan Badaracco understands there is still little room for error.


Mackenzie Arment (21) scores a goal against Michigan State earlier this season.

Freshmen strong for men's soccer

By winning just two of its first nine games, the Penn State men's soccer team was clearly exhibiting growing pains.


Gelsinger's double leads Lions to win

Frank Costigliola had no idea how long it had been.


Frank Costigliola (10) dribbles against Michigan State on Sept. 28.

Cornell game provides chance to build on recent win

Despite leading the Nittany Lions to a come-from-behind upset of a ranked Ohio State squad Saturday, Vincent Salvatico still sees his team as an underdog for its contest against Cornell at 7 tonight in Ithaca, N.Y.


Jason Yeisley fights for the ball in a 2007 game. Although Yeisley is out for the season, he has been a leader.

Injured Lions help lead

An hour before the biggest home game of the season, Penn State men's soccer coach Barry Gorman instructed his team to begin its pre-game preparations. But instead of sending coaches to get the team ready for No. 17 Ohio State, he entrusted the task to upperclassmen Jason Yeisley and Andy Parr.


Matt Smallwood tries to escape from an Ohio State defender in Penn State's 3-2 win over Ohio State on Saturday. The Buckeyes are the No. 17 team in the country and the win was the first conference win for the Lions this season.

PSU shocks Buckeyes

Liam Fitzwater slowly walked to the back of the net, picked up the ball and punted it to midfield in disgust.

Freshman Gets Game-Winner In Rivalry Game

After 11 games without a goal, Corey Hertzog went to the front of the net hoping for the best.


Men's soccer rallies for upset victory

The Penn State men's soccer team rallied from two goals down to defeat the No. 17 Ohio State Buckeyes, 3-2, Saturday at Jeffrey Field. Updated 12:21 AM


Men's soccer to host OSU

Penn State is looking to turn around their season and end their winless streak with this weekend's match against last year's NCAA runner-up.


Matt Fortuna is a sophomore majoring in journalism and is a Collegian men's soccer reporter. His e-mail is mjf5217@psu.edu.

Lions need to get past the bad breaks they've had

If there is any justice in the sports world, then the Big Ten coaches' preseason selection of Penn State to finish last in the conference will eventually look foolish.


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