Michigan State’s Exhibition Against Butler Canceled Due To Lighting

Tuesday, August 20

East Lansing, Mich.

5 PM ET

Michigan State University

Butler (Exhibition)

Michigan State’s Exhibition Against Butler Canceled Due To Lighting

8/20/2019 7:45:00 PM | Men's Soccer

The Spartans conclude preseason action at Xavier on Friday.

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State men's soccer had its only home exhibition canceled due to lighting in the area Tuesday at DeMartin Stadium. With less than 11 minutes left in the first half, lightning was spotted in the area and players and fans were evacuated to Jenison Field House. The game was scoreless at the time of the delay.

After an extensive delay, the match was abandoned.

The Spartan offense got off to a fast start with a shot in the 19th minute from sophomore forward Farai Mutatu Senior midfielder Giuseppe Barone also added a blast early in the half. Mutatu had Michigan State's only shot on goal in the limited play.

Michigan State will conclude the exhibition slate at Xavier on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. The Spartans tied UIC in the first match of the preseason on the road on Aug. 18.