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MSU women's soccer advances to Big Ten title game after defeating U-M 1-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:51 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

MSU women's soccer advances to Big Ten title game after defeating U-M 1-0

Summary

Michigan State University women's soccer team defeated University of Michigan 1-0 in the Big Ten semifinals at Energizer Park in St. Louis on November 8. Renee Watson scored the decisive goal in the 40th minute following a free kick. This victory allows MSU, the No. 4 seed, to compete against No. 3 seed Purdue for the Big Ten tournament title on November 13 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Michigan previously upset top-seeded Ohio State to reach the semifinals and awaits news on their NCAA tournament selection.

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By the Numbers

•MSU women's soccer defeats U-M 1-0 in Big Ten semifinals.
•Renee Watson scores the only goal of the match.
•MSU advances to face Purdue in the Big Ten final.
•The championship match is scheduled for November 13.
•Michigan awaits NCAA tournament selection after the semifinal loss.

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5:51 PMYahoo Sports — MSU women's soccer to meet Purdue for Big Ten title after 1-0 semifinal win over U-M

What they're saying

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Renee Watson scored the game's only goal sending the Spartans to Friday's Big Ten tournament title game for the second straight season.
— Yahoo Sports

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