Huskers Fall to Spartans, 3-1

East Lansing, Mich. – Despite outshooting Michigan State, 18-13, the Nebraska soccer team suffered its second loss of the weekend by a 3-1 margin on Sunday afternoon at DeMartin Soccer Complex.

Sophomore forward Jaycie Johnson notched her eighth goal of the season in the 83rd minute, as she scored off a penalty kick. The Lake Winnebago, Mo., native took two shots in the game, both of which were on goal.

Nebraska controlled on offense to start the game, taking 11 shots in the first half. Senior Mayme Conroy took five shots, four of which were on goal, while three of Caroline Gray's six shots were on goal. Katie Kraeutner added three shots, two of which were on goal. Similar to the first half, NU outshot the Spartans in the second half, 7-4.

The Spartans opened their scoring in the 29th minute when Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz scored off a penalty kick. She assisted in Michigan State's next goal, as Megan Marsack scored in the 36th minute. Michigan State added its third goal in the 60th minute, as Jamie Cheslik scored off an assist from Paige Wester.

Nebraska goalkeeper Kelly Schatz earned two saves for the game.

NU falls to 5-6-2 on the season and holds a 1-4-2 record in the Big Ten. The Huskers head to Minneapolis, Minn., next week for a Thursday night match against Minnesota at 7 p.m. (CT).