Nebraska falls 3-2 in comeback attempt at No. 2 Michigan State

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Nebraska falls 3-2 in comeback attempt at No. 2 Michigan State
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Nebraska soccer faced No. 2 Michigan State on September 25, 2026, suffering a 3-2 loss in a competitive match. After trailing 2-0, Nebraska leveled the score in the 84th minute, driven by goals from Ava Makovicka and Ella Guyott. However, Michigan State's Emerson Sargeant netted the decisive goal shortly after. The Spartans dominated the shot count with 22 attempts compared to Nebraska's 12, and Huskers goalkeeper Avery Gillahan recorded eight saves. Nebraska will next travel to Ann Arbor for a match against No. 20 Michigan this Sunday.

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  • •Nebraska ties match late after trailing 2-0
  • •Makovicka scores for the second consecutive match
  • •Avery Gillahan makes a season-high eight saves
  • •Next match is against No. 20 Michigan in Ann Arbor
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Nebraska found itself in its toughest bout yet, a road match against No. 2 Michigan State. In a thrilling battle, the Huskers fell in the end 3-2.

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