On Thursday, the Michigan women’s soccer team came out with urgency, aggression and plenty of energy in U-M soccer stadium. Despite controlling positions for long stretches and generating several promising chances, the Wolverines couldn’t find the back of the net, and it cost them a win.

Michigan State junior defender Renee Watson proved to be the difference as the Wolverines fell 1-0 in a thrilling rivalry matchup. Less than two minutes into the match, Watson made a crisp cross, forcing Michigan to chase all match.

However, Michigan’s response was immediate and intense as it pushed into Michigan State’s lead and rifled off six shots in the first half — twice as many as the Spartans. Junior forward Gabrielle Prych alongside sophomore forward Ella Jablinskey tested the Spartans’ defense r

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