MSU and UM men's soccer finish in a 1-1 draw in East Lansing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The No. 12 Michigan State men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Michigan on October 13 at DeMartin Field. MSU took the lead in the 69th minute with a goal from Leo Conneh, but UM equalized with a penalty kick in the 85th minute. The match allowed MSU to retain the 'Big Bear' trophy, which they have held since the 2021-2022 season. Despite the draw, MSU remains competitive in the Big Ten standings. They will next face Ohio State in Columbus on October 16.
- •MSU leads at halftime after controlling much of the first half.
- •Leo Conneh scores for MSU in the 69th minute.
- •Michael Ramirez equalizes for UM with a penalty kick.
- •MSU retains the 'Big Bear' trophy for another season.
- •Next match for MSU is against Ohio State on October 16.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — MSU plays Michigan to 1-1 draw, Spartans retain Big Bear Trophy
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — MSU and UM men's soccer draw, Spartans retain 'Big Bear' trophy
"EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – A penalty kick by Michigan’s Michael Ramirez with just 5:35 to play helped the Wolverines salvage a 1-1 draw with rival Michigan State on Tuesday night. With the result, MSU retains the Big Bear Trophy, which it has held since 2022. After a scoreless first half, MSU senior Leo Conneh […]
"MSU scored in the 69th minute to go ahead, but a penalty kick goal from the Wolverines in the 85th minute leveled it back up.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 5:14 AMMSU plays Michigan to 1-1 draw, Spartans retain Big Bear Trophy
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – A penalty kick by Michigan’s Michael Ramirez with just 5:35 to play helped the Wolverines salvage a 1-1 draw with rival Michigan State on Tuesday night. With the result, MSU retains the Big Bear Trophy, which it has held since 2022. After a scoreless first half, MSU senior Leo Conneh […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 4:34 AMMSU and UM men's soccer draw, Spartans retain 'Big Bear' trophy
MSU scored in the 69th minute to go ahead, but a penalty kick goal from the Wolverines in the 85th minute leveled it back up.
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