Michigan State can walk away this weekend with the Big Ten regular season title, but it won't be easy with two more matchups versus ranked teams.
Despite challenges along the way, Finnerty's decision to transfer to MSU has been vital to the team's 2022 season achievements.
With the win, Michigan State moved up to second place in the Big Ten behind Maryland.
Two first half goals for the Spartans were enough for MSU's massive upset at No. 5 Northwestern.
No. 15 Michigan State extended its unbeaten streak to nine off Zivana Labovic's header in the first half.
Jeff Hosler wore many hats before landing at MSU last year and bringing the Spartans into the national rankings for the first time since 2009.
MSU defeated Saint Mary's on Tuesday night in the last non-conference matchup of the season.
MSU is ranked 15th in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and 22nd in the TopDrawerSoccer national poll after defeating Michigan 2-0 on Sunday.
Michigan State women's soccer hasn't lost in over a month, adding a Sunday afternoon win versus Michigan.
Senior goalkeeper Owen Finnerty had another good day between the sticks, finishing with five saves and earning his third clean sheet of the season and second in as many games.
The win was Michigan State's first conference win of the season and Owen Finnerty's first clean sheet as a Spartan.
Michigan State fell behind early, but three unanswered goals by the Spartans put away Purdue at DeMartin Stadium.
Lauren Kozal made her seventh shoutout of the season, but it wasn't enough for MSU to secure a win versus Iowa.
Michigan State men's soccer begins conference play this weekend before returning home to face Michigan.
Michigan State reflects on its challenging non-conference season as it heads into Big Ten play on Sept. 23 in Bloomington, Indiana.
Michigan State conquered Chicago State on Monday night to land second win of season
Camryn Evans' hat trick led Michigan State to a rainy upset win over No. 19 Colorado
Michigan State women's soccer played Oakland to a 0-0 draw Thursday night
MSU aims to bounce-back for Friday's game at Bowling Green, despite three consecutive losses
MSU women's soccer rolled through Dartmouth to continue its undefeated start to the season.