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The No. 8 Michigan field hockey team secured a dominant 5-0 victory against rival Michigan State in their Big Ten opener. The match showcased their offensive strength, with four goals from penalty corners. Fifth-year senior Emmy Tran led the scoring with two goals, supported by strong contributions from her teammates. The Wolverines outshot the Spartans 23-8, highlighting their defensive prowess and goalkeeping. This win sets a positive tone as they prepare for their next challenge against James Madison.
Ann Arbor, Michigan – The No. 8 Michigan field hockey team opened its Big Ten Conference play with a commanding 5-0 victory against in-state rival Michigan State on September 19, 2025. The match took place at Phyllis Ocker Field, where a total of 1,012 fans witnessed the significant triumph.
This victory marks Michigan’s fifth consecutive win and represented their third shutout of the season. With an impressive offensive display, the Wolverines capitalized on penalty corners, with four of their five goals originating from this set piece.
Fifth-year senior Emmy Tran emerged as a standout player, scoring two goals during the match, which were her first of the season. Tran’s first goal was registered at the 20:13 mark when she tipped in a shot from freshman Maxine Rogge. Tran’s second goal, occurring in the waning moments of the game at 59:57, was assisted by junior Payton Maloney.
Junior Juliette Manzur opened the scoring for Michigan with the first and game-winning goal at the 16:00 mark, marking her fourth goal of the season. Manzur’s goal was set up by a free hit from sophomore Eva Bernardy and a pass from junior Esmée de Willigen.
Maxine Rogge would also contribute to the scoreboard, netting her second goal of the season at 41:34, once again from a penalty corner, assisted by Emmy Tran and graduate student Claire Taylor. Graduate student Abby Tamer capped off the scoring for Michigan at 47:45, bringing her total to five goals in the last five games.
In terms of performance metrics, Michigan significantly outshot Michigan State, boasting a total of 23 shots compared to their rivals’ 8 shots, and held the advantage in penalty corners with a count of 12-4. The goalkeeping tandem of junior/sophomore Hala Silverstein and graduate student Caylie McMahon successfully preserved the shutout, with McMahon making two saves during the second half. In contrast, Michigan State’s goalkeeper Lyra Gavino recorded eight saves from 13 shots on goal.
This decisive win sets the tone for the Wolverines as they look forward to their next game against James Madison, which is scheduled for September 21, 2025. As they continue their season of competition in the Big Ten, the momentum from this victory may prove pivotal as they aim for further success.
Overall, the match highlighted Michigan’s strengths on both offense and defense, showcasing their readiness to compete at high levels within the conference.
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