Penn State women’s soccer (9-6-3, 5-4-2 Big Ten) defeated Ohio State (8-3-6, 4-2-5 Big Ten) with a bid to the Big Ten Tournament on the line at Jeffrey Field on Sunday afternoon. Penn State was in danger of missing the Big Ten Tournament for the first time in the team’s history but they handled business in a 2-0 victory and now look to prepare for the tournament.

Following the loss to Indiana, the Nittany Lions controlled their own destiny with a win-and-you’re-in scenario, to which they delivered with packed-out bleachers for the Nittany Lions’ White Out game.

How It Happened

The first few minutes consisted of back-and-forth battles at midfield until Penn State received a corner kick about four minutes into the half. Hannah Jordan got a shot off the top of her head but was denied in the net by Ohio State’s Molly Pritchard.

It was a quiet start for both teams until 15 minutes in, when the Buckeyes had a strong push down the field, and Elle Britt delivered a pass to Amanda Schlueter, who ripped a shot wide right of the goal.

In the 20th minute, Penn State won a corner kick, and Riley Gleason lofted one up to Kaitlyn MacBean in the box, but her shot was wide.

Shortly after, Ohio State worked its way into the box after Amelia White turned it over, but couldn’t find a way to get into the net.

In the 21st minute, MacBean delivered a pretty pass to Gleason, who had a clean shot that was just too high.

In the 27th minute of the first half, Amanda Shlueter had herself a flashy play, working her way into the box against multiple Nittany Lion defenders, where she let a soft-looking shot fly left of the net.

Julia Raich fought through contact against multiple Buckeye defenders to keep the possession alive for Penn State, as a yellow card was called on Ava Bramblett for unsportsmanlike conduct.

On the free kick, Riley Gleason passed it to Bella Ayscue, who let one fly to a sea of players in the box, resulting in an own goal by the Buckeyes in the 29th minute. Penn State took a 1-0 lead.

If it goes in… it goes in.

1H | 32:56 | PSU 1, OSU 0#WeAre | #PSWS pic.twitter.com/qovWJmG3at

— Penn State Women’s Soccer (@PennStateWSOC) October 26, 2025

With eight minutes to go in the half, Penn State let multiple shots fly in rhythm, which resulted in a corner kick that it could not capitalize on.

In the final minute of the half, Penn State’s Nicollette Kiorpes fired a shot at the bottom center of the net that was saved by Pritchard.

Penn State headed into the half with a 1-0 lead over the Buckeyes.

With the second half underway, Ohio State worked it into Penn State’s territory, which rewarded the Buckeyes with a corner kick that was eventually cleared by Penn State’s strong defense.

Eight minutes into the half, Amelia White ripped a high-powered shot that was saved and off the deflection, Riley Cross delivered another hard shot, with this one being saved by a Buckeye defender.

Ten minutes into the second half, MacBean handled a pass inside the box with a defender on her back and delivered a shot to the top right of the net just out of reach of Molly Pritchard’s outstretched arms. Penn State took a 2-0 lead early in the second half.

The MacMagic was always in the room with us

2H | 58:35 | PSU 2, OSU 0#WeAre pic.twitter.com/aUUiewrP8z

— Penn State Women’s Soccer (@PennStateWSOC) October 26, 2025

Twenty minutes into the half, Penn State had a corner kick and Ditke Bang delivered a laser from the edge of the box, clanking off the post in between multiple defenders.

With 22 minutes left to play, Penn State had another threatening opportunity as MacBean worked it inside, yet the shot was too strong.

Shortly after, Penn State’s Sophia Weixler let a shot rip at the bottom of the net that was saved by Pritchard.

In the 72nd minute, Amanda Shlueter’s threatening attempt inside the box was saved by Mackenzie Gress to keep Penn State ahead in this game.

The Nittany Lions continued to control the tempo of the game, outshooting their opponent seven to two with 13 minutes left of play.

With under ten minutes to go, Ava Bramblett’s shot was denied as Ohio State began to pick up the tempo down two goals.

Takeaways

• Penn State outshot the Buckeyes 17 to 9 in this game, controlling the pace of the game all throughout.
• The Nittany Lions had eight corner kicks to Ohio State’s three. Constant pressure created the corners and set-piece opportunities, like the free kick that created the Nittany Lions’ first goal.

What’s Next

The Nittany Lions will play in the Big Ten Tournament. Tournament play begins on Thursday, October 30. Penn State’s first game is to be announced.