Penn State men’s soccer conceded three goals in the opening 20 minutes and never recovered, falling 5-0 to Rutgers at Jeffrey Field. The loss leaves the Nittany Lions still searching for their first Big Ten win.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Rutgers 5, Penn State 0.
  • Penn State’s record: 2-8-2 overall, 0-6-2 in Big Ten play.
  • Rutgers’ record: 7-6-1 overall.
State of Play
  • Penn State hosts No. 13 Wisconsin on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Jeffrey Field.
  • The game will stream on B1G+ and the Big Ten Plus app.
Bottom Line

Penn State’s early defensive breakdowns proved decisive; the Nittany Lions now face a ranked opponent with their first conference win still out of reach.