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The Michigan State University women’s soccer team achieved a commanding 4-0 win over the University of Southern California. Kennedy Bell’s standout performance, including a brace and multiple assists, propelled the Spartans to victory. With this win, MSU improves its overall record and showcases its offensive strength. The team aims to build on this momentum as they continue their conference campaign, while USC looks to recover from this challenging match.
East Lansing, Michigan – The Michigan State University (MSU) women’s soccer team secured a decisive 4-0 victory against the University of Southern California (USC) on September 21, 2025, at 5:09 PM. This impressive win adds momentum to the Spartans’ season, bringing their record to 5-2-4 overall and 1-0-2 in the conference.
MSU kicked off the scoring early in the match, with Kennedy Bell finding the net for her sixth goal of the season, assisted by teammate Kayla Briggs. This first goal put MSU ahead at 1-0. Shortly after, Briggs doubled the lead with her second goal of the season, once again assisted by Bell.
Bell recorded a remarkable performance, achieving her second career brace, her first while playing for the Spartans, by netting a third goal. This time, assists came from both Kayla Briggs and Ella Janz, bringing the score to 3-0 in favor of MSU. Rounding out the scoring, Remini Tillotson converted a penalty kick, marking her first goal of the season and finalizing the score at 4-0 for Michigan State.
The Spartans dominated the match offensively, showcasing a strong synergy among the players that allowed them to secure a comfortable win over USC, who came into the game with a 4-3-1 overall record and 1-2-0 in conference play. USC struggled to keep pace with the offensive prowess displayed by the Spartans.
This victory marks a significant achievement for MSU, especially in the context of their recent games. On September 18, 2025, Bell had also scored in a previous match, assisting in her team’s performance. USC faced challenges in that game, as evidenced by Kara Croone scoring her first goal, assisted by Oruha Hayashi, reflecting USC’s attempts to rally back but ultimately illustrating their struggles during the match.
Looking ahead, the Spartans will hope to build on this victory as they continue their campaign in the conference, while USC will need to regroup in light of their recent performance. The triumph not only showcases the strength of MSU’s squad but also highlights the growing competitive nature of women’s college soccer.
The success of Michigan State University’s women’s soccer team can be attributed to the combination of teamwork and individual performances, particularly from standout players like Kennedy Bell and Kayla Briggs. This match serves as a testament to their skill and potential going forward in the season.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
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