MEET THE NITTANY LIONS
#1Daniel Peluffo-Wiese
GK
#3Arian Recinos
D
#5Joe Sheridan
D
#6Noah Förster
D
#7Luca Sowinski
M
#8Joven Mann
M
#11Kyler Vojvodic
F
#12Dylan Mirakian
F
#13Justin Ross
GK
#14Morgan Marshall
D
#16Sheridan McNish
D
#17Nehan Hasan
M
#18Moritz Weber
D
#19Toby Grant
D
#20Ryan Sterling
F
#22Joe Buckley
D
#23Grant McIntosh
M
#24Beckham Brown
D
#27Sam Fielding
M
#32Etienne Reck
F
#41Peter Doran
MMATCH NOTES
KICKOFF
The Nittany Lions are aiming for a win in their final home contest of the season as they face the Duquesne Dukes at 7 p.m. at Jeffrey Field on Wednesday night.
Penn State battled #13 Wisconsin to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night, moving the overall record to 2-8-3 and the conference record to 0-6-3.
B1G THINGS
The Nittany Lions had three student-athletes tabbed as Big Ten Players to Watch.
The group includes Daniel Peluffo-Wiese, Noah Förster, and Joe Buckley.
Förster made his impact immediate, dishing an assist on Penn State’s first goal under Coach Dow and earning his first career start in game two.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
Through 13 games, Penn State is shooting at a 47.3 percent clip, which ranks the squad second in the Big Ten Conference and 25th nationally.
Etienne Reck ranks second in the Big Ten in shot accuracy, shooting at a 56% clip.
Reck also ranks third in the Big Ten in shots on goal per game, averaging 1.4.
Daniel Peluffo-Weise has totaled 46 saves through 13 contests, averaging 3.54 per game, ranking second in the conference.
SENIOR SIGHTINGS
On Wednesday evening, Penn State will honor a quartet of student-athletes as the team celebrates Senior Day.
The group consists of Noah Andreas, Vladislav Cherny, Morgan Marshall, and Grant McIntosh.
Together, this group has combined for 42 appearances this sesaon, including 36 starts. They total 2,884 minutes, a goal, and five assists on the year.
In Marshall’s career with the Nittany Lions, he has appeared in 63 matches, making 47 starts. He has scored three goals and dished five assists for the Blue & White.
DO YOU KNOW THE DUKES
Duquesne is led by Chase Brooks, who is in his 14th season with the program and his 16th season as a coach.
Brooks served as head coach at Niagara before joining the Dukes beginning in the 2013 season.
Through 14 seasons with Brooks at the helm, the Dukes have compiled a 105-96-31 (.519) overall record.
Heading into Wednesday’s contest, Duquesne has a 9-3-2 record overall and a 6-1 mark in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
In their most recent matchup, Duquesne blanked VCU 3-0, pushing the team’s win streak to three straight.
When Duquesne wins, they tend to do it by a wide margin. The Dukes rank 19th nationally, sitting at +17 across the season.
The netminding is among the best in the country, as goaltender Sam Coss ranks eighth in the nation with a .843 save percentage and 4th in the country with seven shutouts.
STORY OF THE SERIES
This game marks only the third meeting between the Nittany Lions and the Dukes.
Penn State leads the all-time series over Duquesne with a record of 2-0.
The most recent matchup dates back to the 2013 season, when the Nittany Lions won, 1-0.
The Blue and White also won the only other matchup in the season prior, 1-0.
FREE ADMISSION & SEATING
FREE ADMISSION
Admission to all Penn State men's soccer home matches is free to the public. Seating is general admission and available to fans on a first-come, first-served basis. Re-entry is permitted. Penn State's team bench is located on the southeast side nearest University Drive and the Jeffrey Field Soccer Complex. The visiting team bench is located on the southwest side nearest the intersection of University Drive and Park Avenue.
Gates to Jeffrey Field open 60 minutes prior to kickoff. Spectator gates to Jeffrey Field are located on either side of the Jeffrey Field Soccer Complex near the northeast and southeast corner flags.
GROUPS
Interested in bringing your group to Jeffrey Field for an unforgettable experience? Email Tyler Schell at tzs246@psu.edu to set up an opportunity for you and your group in Happy Valley!
BAG POLICY
There will be no restrictions on bags at Jeffrey Field, however, bags may be subject to search upon entry to the facility.
PARKING
GAMEDAY PARKING LOCATIONS
Parking on the Penn State University campus requires a valid university permit or payment of an applicable fee. Parking will be available at the Commuter Lots, which includes Stadium West, Jordan East, and Porter North.
PARKING PAYMENT OPTIONS
Free Parking:
- No charge with a valid Penn State faculty/staff or student parking permit.
Prepaid Parking via ParkWhiz:
- Reserve online at ParkWhiz (Link below)
- Rates:
- $5.60 if purchased virtually by 11:59 p.m. the day before the event
- $10 if purchased virtually past midnight on the day of the event
- View the purchased ParkWhiz pass for the available parking times for each match.
Day-of-Event Payment:
- Available via in-lot pay stations or HONK (see in-lot signage for instructions) beginning two hours before the start of each match.
- Special Event Pricing:
- If overlapping with a Bryce Jordan Center concert or show, day-of-event parking may cost up to $30 for those without a permit or prepayment.
Hourly Parking:
- Available at the East Deck for most games:
- $2 for the first hour
- $1 for each additional hour
PROMOTIONS
View the 2026 Penn State men's soccer season promotions in the attached graphic, or see the full outlined list of single-match promotions below!
SINGLE-MATCH PROMOTIONS
August 20 vs. Mercyhurst | Home Opener
August 28 vs. Brown | 11v100 Night
September 4 vs. Yale | THON Match
September 18 vs. Michigan State | Mack Brady Match
September 28 vs. UCLA | Scarf Night
October 2 vs. Ohio State | White Out presented by Miter Brands
October 28 vs. Duquesne | Senior Day presented by the Penn State Alumni Association
CONCESSIONS
FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS
Penn State Athletics is proud to partner with Oak View Group to offer various concession offerings at Jeffrey Field! Please note, concessions at Jeffrey Field are available for purchase via credit/debit card only.
There is one concessions stand at Jeffrey Field located on the south side of the Jeffrey Field Soccer Complex nearest the southeast corner flag and Penn State team bench.
As a reminder, outside food and beverage is PROHIBITED at Jeffrey Field.
ACCESSIBILITY & ADA
ADA COMPLIANCE AT JEFFREY FIELD
ADA parking is available for all Penn State men's soccer home matches in the designated ADA parking spots in front of the Jeffrey Field Soccer Complex (JFSC). Entry to the ADA lot is guarded by a lot attendant. Enter the lot through the Stadium West entrance, and have either an ADA placard or license plate visible when entering the JFSC lot.
All Jeffrey Field spectator entrances are ADA compliant. ADA ramps are available to the seating areas at Jeffrey Field near the two main spectator entrances in the northeast and southeast corners of the venue.
ADA seating is available near the midfield line in both the north and south stands at Jeffrey Field.