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No. 1 Hoosiers Face No. 7 Michigan State in Big Ten Showdown
10/28/2017 10:59:00 AM | Men's Soccer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 1-ranked Indiana University men's soccer team heads north to face No. 7 Michigan State in a Big Ten showdown on Sunday afternoon in East Lansing, Mich.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00 p.m. ET start and will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU. Links for the live stream and live stats for the match can be found at IUHoosiers.com.
SETTING THE SCENE
• The No. 1-ranked Indiana University men's soccer team head north to face No. 7 Michigan State in a battle of first-place teams in the regular-season finale on Sunday.
• With a win over the Spartans, IU would clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title. The Hoosiers can also earn a share depending on the result of Maryland-Michigan match earlier on Sunday.
• With a victory or draw, IU would also post the third undefeated regular season in school history, along with 1976 (15-0-1) and 1997 (18-0).
• Freshman goalkeeper Trey Muse has played well this season, posting a NCAA-best 13 shutouts while allowing just three goals with 42 saves.
• Freshman Mason Toye lead the Hoosiers with Big Ten-leading nine goals and 19 points on the season, while junior Andrew Gutman has scored five times this year.
• Junior Trevor Swartz and freshman Griffin Dorsey lead the team with five assists each.
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
• The Michigan State Spartans enter Sunday's regular-season finale with the Hoosiers with an overall record of 11-2-2 and a mark of 5-0-2 in Big Ten play.
• Entering the weekend, the Spartans sit in a tie for first place in the conference along with the Hoosiers and Maryland.
• In the national polls, MSU is ranked No. 7 by United Soccer Coaches and College Soccer News, while both Top Drawer Soccer and Soccer America have the Spartans ranked No. 14. In the latest RPI rankings, Michigan State checks in at No. 8.
• Michigan State is 4-1-1 in the team's last six matches, with the loss coming at West Virginia and the draw on the road at Wisconsin.
• In a preseason poll conducted of the league's coaches, Michigan State was picked to finish fourth in the Big Ten. Jimmy Fiscus, Ken Krolicki and Ryan Sierakowski were all named to the Big Ten Preseason Honors List.
• In 2016, MSU posted an overall record of 13-5-2 and finished 4-3-1 in the Big Ten. The Spartans failed to advance in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling in penalty kicks, 9-8, to SIUE.
SERIES HISTORY
• In the 50-match history between the two programs dating back to 1974, Indiana leads the series over Michigan State, 39-8-3.
• Indiana has won three of the last four meetings in the series, including two-straight.
• In East Lansing, Indiana is 15-2-0 against the Spartans. IU has won two of the last three in East Lansing, including a 4-1 victory in 2015.
• Last year, the Hoosiers took down Michigan State, 2-1, at Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Trevor Swartz had a goal in the victory for the Hoosiers.
• In the 50 meetings, IU has out-scored Michigan State, 136-31.
HOOSIERS LOOKING FOR BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
• Entering Sunday's match, IU is tied atop the Big Ten standing along with Michigan State and Maryland.
• IU is looking to win the 15th Big Ten regular season title in program history and the first for the Hoosiers since 2010.
• The Hoosiers won the regular season title in 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994 and 1993.
IU CLINCHES TOP-FOUR SEED
• With a victory over Wisconsin last Saturday, Indiana clinched a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
• IU will host a quarterfinal match in the conference tournament on Nov. 5 at Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
CONSECUTIVE-SHUTOUTS SCHOOL RECORD
• Indiana posted nine-straight shutouts, setting a program record and eclipsing the 1975 and 1976 teams that combined for seven-straight.
• The 13 shutouts in the first 16 matches is a program record.
• The school record for most shutouts in a season is 18 set in 1979.
SCORELESS MINUTES RANKED FOURTH ALL-TIME
• Freshman goalkeeper Trey Muse had his consecutive scoreless minutes streak come to an end in a 2-1, double-overtime victory over Wisconsin.
• Muse's consecutive scoreless-minute streak reached an incredible 966:28 minutes, ranking as the fourth-longest streak in NCAA history.
INDIANA IN THE NATIONAL/B1G STATISTICAL RANKINGS
• Entering the week, IU is ranked in the top-10 in 13 categories in the NCAA statistical rankings.
• Indiana leads the nation in save percentage (0.936), shutout percentage (0.813) and team goals against average (0.177).
• The Hoosiers are ranked second in win-loss-tied percentage (.906), third in shots per game (16.69), fourth in shots on goal per game (7.81), fifth in total goals (36), fifth in total points (108), sixth in corner kicks per game (7.06), eighth in scoring offense (2.25), ninth in points per game (6.75) and ninth in total assists (36).
• Individually, freshman GK Trey Muse leads the nation in goals against average (0.177), save percentage (0.933) and shutouts (13).
• IU leads the Big Ten in 13 categories - assists per game, corner kicks per game, points per game, save percentage, scoring offense, shots per game, shots on goal per game, shutout percentage, team goals against average, total assists, total goals, total points and win-loss-tied percentage.
NEVER TRAILED
• The Indiana Hoosiers are the only team in the nation to not have trailed in a match at any point this season.
• IU is one of just two undefeated teams left in the nation, along with FIU.
HOOSIERS IN THE NATIONAL POLLS
• Indiana is ranked No. 1 in the nation in the Soccer America poll. The Hoosiers come in at No. 2 in the polls from United Soccer Coaches, Top Drawer Soccer and College Soccer News.
• In the NCAA RPI rankings released on Monday, IU comes in at No. 5, up two spots from last week.
HISTORICALLY STINGY DEFENSE
• Through the first 16 matches of the season, Indiana has allowed just three goals - tied for the fewest in school history.
• IU allowed just two goals through the first 15 matches this season, which was a school record.
• The 1979 team allowed just three goals in their first 16 matches.
OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER
• Indiana's offense has been one of the most potent in the nation, scoring 36 goals through the team's first 16 matches.
• The 36 goals scored in the first 16 matches are the most for the team since 1999 (37).
• Indiana has scored 5 or more goals in three matches this season, the most for the program since eclipsing the five-goal mark six times in 2005.
• Through 16 matches in 2016, IU had scored 24 goals.
HOOSIERS START THE SEASON 13-0-3
• Indiana has started the season undefeated through 16 matches for the fifth time in program history and for the first time since 1997.
• The Hoosiers are looking to remain undefeated through the team's first 17 matches for the fourth time in school history.
• IU's 4-0 start was the first for the team since 2004 and marked the seventh time in program history IU accomplished the feat.
EIGHT HOOSIERS EARN MIDSEASON HONORS
• Eight Hoosiers were earned midseason honors from Top Drawer Soccer.
• On the midseason Upperclassmen Top-100 list, Grant Lillard was ranked No. 3, Andrew Gutman No. 74 and Timmy Mehl No. 82.
• On the midseason Freshmen Top-100 list, Griffin Dorsey was ranked No. 2, Mason Toye No. 12, Trey Muse No. 22, Spencer Glass No. 52 and Thomas Warr No. 57.
• Indiana's five freshmen are the most of any school in the country, while the eight total honorees are tied for the most in the nation.
TRUE FRESHMEN FIREPOWER
• The Hoosiers have received an immediate boost of offense from the true freshmen trio of Mason Toye, Griffin Dorsey and Thomas Warr.
• The trio has combined to score 14 goals and tally nine assists on the season.
• Toye has totaled a team-high nine goals and one assist, while Dorsey has three goals and a team-high five assists. Warr has recorded two goals and three assists on the year.
@IUMensSoccer
• For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
#GoIU
The match is scheduled for a 3:00 p.m. ET start and will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU. Links for the live stream and live stats for the match can be found at IUHoosiers.com.
SETTING THE SCENE
• The No. 1-ranked Indiana University men's soccer team head north to face No. 7 Michigan State in a battle of first-place teams in the regular-season finale on Sunday.
• With a win over the Spartans, IU would clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title. The Hoosiers can also earn a share depending on the result of Maryland-Michigan match earlier on Sunday.
• With a victory or draw, IU would also post the third undefeated regular season in school history, along with 1976 (15-0-1) and 1997 (18-0).
• Freshman goalkeeper Trey Muse has played well this season, posting a NCAA-best 13 shutouts while allowing just three goals with 42 saves.
• Freshman Mason Toye lead the Hoosiers with Big Ten-leading nine goals and 19 points on the season, while junior Andrew Gutman has scored five times this year.
• Junior Trevor Swartz and freshman Griffin Dorsey lead the team with five assists each.
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
• The Michigan State Spartans enter Sunday's regular-season finale with the Hoosiers with an overall record of 11-2-2 and a mark of 5-0-2 in Big Ten play.
• Entering the weekend, the Spartans sit in a tie for first place in the conference along with the Hoosiers and Maryland.
• In the national polls, MSU is ranked No. 7 by United Soccer Coaches and College Soccer News, while both Top Drawer Soccer and Soccer America have the Spartans ranked No. 14. In the latest RPI rankings, Michigan State checks in at No. 8.
• Michigan State is 4-1-1 in the team's last six matches, with the loss coming at West Virginia and the draw on the road at Wisconsin.
• In a preseason poll conducted of the league's coaches, Michigan State was picked to finish fourth in the Big Ten. Jimmy Fiscus, Ken Krolicki and Ryan Sierakowski were all named to the Big Ten Preseason Honors List.
• In 2016, MSU posted an overall record of 13-5-2 and finished 4-3-1 in the Big Ten. The Spartans failed to advance in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling in penalty kicks, 9-8, to SIUE.
SERIES HISTORY
• In the 50-match history between the two programs dating back to 1974, Indiana leads the series over Michigan State, 39-8-3.
• Indiana has won three of the last four meetings in the series, including two-straight.
• In East Lansing, Indiana is 15-2-0 against the Spartans. IU has won two of the last three in East Lansing, including a 4-1 victory in 2015.
• Last year, the Hoosiers took down Michigan State, 2-1, at Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Trevor Swartz had a goal in the victory for the Hoosiers.
• In the 50 meetings, IU has out-scored Michigan State, 136-31.
HOOSIERS LOOKING FOR BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
• Entering Sunday's match, IU is tied atop the Big Ten standing along with Michigan State and Maryland.
• IU is looking to win the 15th Big Ten regular season title in program history and the first for the Hoosiers since 2010.
• The Hoosiers won the regular season title in 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994 and 1993.
IU CLINCHES TOP-FOUR SEED
• With a victory over Wisconsin last Saturday, Indiana clinched a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
• IU will host a quarterfinal match in the conference tournament on Nov. 5 at Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.
CONSECUTIVE-SHUTOUTS SCHOOL RECORD
• Indiana posted nine-straight shutouts, setting a program record and eclipsing the 1975 and 1976 teams that combined for seven-straight.
• The 13 shutouts in the first 16 matches is a program record.
• The school record for most shutouts in a season is 18 set in 1979.
SCORELESS MINUTES RANKED FOURTH ALL-TIME
• Freshman goalkeeper Trey Muse had his consecutive scoreless minutes streak come to an end in a 2-1, double-overtime victory over Wisconsin.
• Muse's consecutive scoreless-minute streak reached an incredible 966:28 minutes, ranking as the fourth-longest streak in NCAA history.
INDIANA IN THE NATIONAL/B1G STATISTICAL RANKINGS
• Entering the week, IU is ranked in the top-10 in 13 categories in the NCAA statistical rankings.
• Indiana leads the nation in save percentage (0.936), shutout percentage (0.813) and team goals against average (0.177).
• The Hoosiers are ranked second in win-loss-tied percentage (.906), third in shots per game (16.69), fourth in shots on goal per game (7.81), fifth in total goals (36), fifth in total points (108), sixth in corner kicks per game (7.06), eighth in scoring offense (2.25), ninth in points per game (6.75) and ninth in total assists (36).
• Individually, freshman GK Trey Muse leads the nation in goals against average (0.177), save percentage (0.933) and shutouts (13).
• IU leads the Big Ten in 13 categories - assists per game, corner kicks per game, points per game, save percentage, scoring offense, shots per game, shots on goal per game, shutout percentage, team goals against average, total assists, total goals, total points and win-loss-tied percentage.
NEVER TRAILED
• The Indiana Hoosiers are the only team in the nation to not have trailed in a match at any point this season.
• IU is one of just two undefeated teams left in the nation, along with FIU.
HOOSIERS IN THE NATIONAL POLLS
• Indiana is ranked No. 1 in the nation in the Soccer America poll. The Hoosiers come in at No. 2 in the polls from United Soccer Coaches, Top Drawer Soccer and College Soccer News.
• In the NCAA RPI rankings released on Monday, IU comes in at No. 5, up two spots from last week.
HISTORICALLY STINGY DEFENSE
• Through the first 16 matches of the season, Indiana has allowed just three goals - tied for the fewest in school history.
• IU allowed just two goals through the first 15 matches this season, which was a school record.
• The 1979 team allowed just three goals in their first 16 matches.
OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER
• Indiana's offense has been one of the most potent in the nation, scoring 36 goals through the team's first 16 matches.
• The 36 goals scored in the first 16 matches are the most for the team since 1999 (37).
• Indiana has scored 5 or more goals in three matches this season, the most for the program since eclipsing the five-goal mark six times in 2005.
• Through 16 matches in 2016, IU had scored 24 goals.
HOOSIERS START THE SEASON 13-0-3
• Indiana has started the season undefeated through 16 matches for the fifth time in program history and for the first time since 1997.
• The Hoosiers are looking to remain undefeated through the team's first 17 matches for the fourth time in school history.
• IU's 4-0 start was the first for the team since 2004 and marked the seventh time in program history IU accomplished the feat.
EIGHT HOOSIERS EARN MIDSEASON HONORS
• Eight Hoosiers were earned midseason honors from Top Drawer Soccer.
• On the midseason Upperclassmen Top-100 list, Grant Lillard was ranked No. 3, Andrew Gutman No. 74 and Timmy Mehl No. 82.
• On the midseason Freshmen Top-100 list, Griffin Dorsey was ranked No. 2, Mason Toye No. 12, Trey Muse No. 22, Spencer Glass No. 52 and Thomas Warr No. 57.
• Indiana's five freshmen are the most of any school in the country, while the eight total honorees are tied for the most in the nation.
TRUE FRESHMEN FIREPOWER
• The Hoosiers have received an immediate boost of offense from the true freshmen trio of Mason Toye, Griffin Dorsey and Thomas Warr.
• The trio has combined to score 14 goals and tally nine assists on the season.
• Toye has totaled a team-high nine goals and one assist, while Dorsey has three goals and a team-high five assists. Warr has recorded two goals and three assists on the year.
@IUMensSoccer
• For all the latest on Indiana University men's soccer, be sure to follow the team at @IUMensSoccer on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
#GoIU
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