Spartans dominate Niagara
Michigan State opened its schedule with a perfect 4-0-0 record, and the latest performance reinforced the early promise. A 4-1 win over Niagara at DeMartin Stadium lifted the Spartans to a flawless start, with the team now preparing to host Pittsburgh on Thursday evening.
The scoring opened early, as Conner O’Keefe found the net in the 24th minute to put the visitors ahead. Peter Soudan and Luke Spadafora added goals before halftime, establishing a 3-0 lead at the break. The fourth goal arrived in the 60th minute when Leo Conneh converted a chance to make it 4-0.
Niagara managed to pull one back in the 71st minute, but the Spartans’ control was evident throughout. Michigan State outshot the opposition 21-5, and held a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal, underscoring the dominance displayed by the home side.
Looking ahead, the Spartans will welcome Pittsburgh to DeMartin Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Thursday. The upcoming match offers another opportunity for the team to extend its winning streak as the season progresses.