<body><div>Coming off of a 1-1 week in the Big Ten, No. 9 Penn State is headed back on the road.The No. 15 Nittany Lions will take on No. 18 Iowa and Nebraska in two more conference clashes.The blue and white has been in a bit of a scoring rut, recording just one goal in its last two games. Penn State snapped its eight-match unbeaten streak last Sunday, falling 1-0 to No. 5 Michigan State.<h2>Iowa</h2>Penn State’s first game will take place at 8 p.m. Thursday at Iowa Soccer Complex.The Hawkeyes are 7-0-3, defeating Illinois 2-1 in their latest match.In contrast to the Nittany Lions, Iowa has scored a majority of its goals in the second half. Freshman Berit Parten is Iowa’s top scorer with six goals.Penn State will need to keep up its momentum in the second half if it wants to have control over the game and prevent Iowa from prevailing.One player the Nittany Lions need to watch out for is Macy Enneking, Iowa's standout goalkeeper, who’s allowed just four goals this season.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0ZhY5S_0viiFIVt00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0ZhY5S_0viiFIVt00" width="1766" height="1173" ><figcaption>Forward Amelia White (7) dribbles the ball up the field during the Penn State women's soccer game against Northwestern at Jeffrey Field on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in University Park, Pa. Penn State defeated Northwestern 1-0. Joey Tiger</figcaption></figure>Michigan State showed the blue and white that strong goaltending is enough to halt its dominant scoring, which could prove worrisome entering its clash with the Hawkeyes.Another physical game is likely to ensue for the Nittany Lions. Iowa has displayed an aggressive playstyle with 124 fouls this season.The blue and white has proved it can hold its own when facing aggressive play, so expect a similar level of physicality on Thursday in Iowa.Since 1997, Penn State has dominated the matchup with a 26-4-1 record against the Hawkeyes.The Nittany Lions will look to add to that win count and find redemption after their loss to Michigan State.<h2>Nebraska</h2>Penn State’s second game of the week will be against Nebraska at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Hibner Stadium.Nebraska is on a four-game losing streak and holds a 3-6 record.Before taking on the Nittany Lions, the Huskers will face Illinois. Depending on the outcome, Nebraska could enter with the newfound confidence it needs to take on a team like Penn State.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=42F61z_0viiFIVt00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=42F61z_0viiFIVt00" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>Forward Elle Kershner (24) celebrates after a goal at the Penn State women's soccer match against West Chester University at Jeffrey Field on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions defeated the Golden Rams 5-0. Alexandra Antoniono</figcaption></figure>Sarah Weber has scored six of Nebraska’s 13 goals this season. While Penn State’s leading goal scorer, Kaitlyn MacBean, has four more goals, the senior midfielder shouldn’t be discounted as a threat.While Weber paces a steady offensive unit, the Huskers struggle when it comes to goaltending. Between Cece Villa and Samantha Hauk, the two keepers have allowed 20 goals this season.To win the game, Penn State’s offense needs to capitalize on Nebraska’s weak defense and send consistent, strong shots toward the net.The Nittany Lions last saw Nebraska in 2023, winning 1-0 with a late-game goal.The close game could carry over into this year and create an intense atmosphere in Lincoln.MORE SOCCER CONTENT</div></body>

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Coming off of a 1-1 week in the Big Ten, No. 9 Penn State is headed back on the road. The No. 15 Nittany Lions will take on No. 18 Iowa and Nebraska in two more conference clashes. The blue and white has been in a bit of a scoring...