UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Big Ten conference offices announced Thursday afternoon the 2026 men’s soccer postseason honors, with Penn State defender Sheridan McNish earning All-Freshman Team honors and senior defender Morgan Marshall being named the Nittany Lions’ recipient of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.
McNish made an impact during his freshman season with the Blue & White. As a defender, he recorded two goals on six shots on goal, along with twelve total shot attempts. McNish scored his first collegiate goal against Washington on September 11. This marks the fifth consecutive season Penn State has had a player named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team.
Marshall spent his entire collegiate career with the Nittany Lions, beginning in the 2023 season. Across 65 collegiate appearances, Marshall tallied three goals and five assists, along with 42 shot attempts. The Lexington, Kentucky native was a valued teammate and competitor, first beginning his time at PSU as a defender before moving up to midfield under coach Dow.
Penn State concluded its 2026 campaign on November 4, finishing with a 3-9-3 record overall and a 0-7-3 mark in Big Ten play. In head coach Rob Dow’s first season leading the Nittany Lions, the team earned a 3-2 victory over Mercyhurst in its home opener on August 20, marking his first victory in Happy Valley. His squad closed the home conference slate by battling No. 13 Wisconsin to a 2-2 draw on October 24, his first result against a ranked team with PSU.