No. 9 Maryland men’s soccer began conference play on Sept. 16 when it upended Michigan, 2-1. Just a few days later, the Terps squared off against the 2021 Big Ten champs in Penn State.
Maryland got on the board early thanks to redshirt senior defender Nick Richardson, who scored his second career goal in the 17th minute. The lead did not last long, though, as the Nittany Lions fired back in the 20th minute.
Reigning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Peter Mangione helped Penn State take the lead before halftime as he lifted the ball just over junior goalkeeper Jamie Lowell’s head for the score.