Redshirt-freshman Ashley Myers and junior Aubrey Aden-Buie were in high school the last time the Penn State women's soccer team lost a Big Ten regular-season game -- nearly three seasons and 29 games ago.

This weekend, the two forwards were responsible for keeping that streak alive.

The No. 9 Nittany Lions (6-2-2, 2-0 Big Ten) successfully opened the conference portion of their schedule with a 3-2, overtime win against Michigan State (4-4-1, 0-1) on Friday night and a 4-1 thrashing of Michigan (4-4-2, 0-1) yesterday afternoon.

"It was really good to get some momentum going, especially at home," Penn State head coach Paula Wilkins said. "We've added some consistency to our lineup and I think everyone is starting to come together. I am pleased with our effort [this weekend]."

Myers and Aden-Buie proved to be the difference for the Lions, who are unbeaten in their last 31 regular-season conference games. Together, the two tallied four crucial goals this weekend as Penn State extended its winning streak to five games.

"We were getting use to each other [in the front] because a lot of us had never played together, so it always takes a little bit," Aden Buie said. "We have been trying to get in behind teams more [on offense] and, once we did that, I think we've had a lot more chances on goal."

The change in strategy worked as Penn State peppered Michigan goalkeeper Madison Gates with 19 shots and scored a season-high four goals.

The Big Ten's opening weekend may have ended on a high note for the eight-time defending conference champions, but Wilkins was singing a much different tune about her team following Friday's night's win.

The Lions, with goals from Aden-Buie and senior midfielder Ali Krieger, nursed a one-goal lead late into the second half. As time ticked away, everyone believed the outcome was already decided -- except for the Spartans.

With four seconds remaining in regulation, Michigan State sent a shot past freshman goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and rallied to tie the score, stunning the Jeffrey Field crowd of 1,187.

"We didn't manage the game very well. You teach players that when you're winning the game, you slow it down," Wilkins said. "For some reason, all of our older players thought that they should speed it up and, five seconds down the road, that makes a big difference in the game."

It didn't take long for Penn State to respond. Less than four minutes into the first overtime session, Myers ended the Spartans' comeback bid when she scored off of a perfect pass from freshman forward Katie Schoepfer.

"My mindset was pretty good, it was just one way though," Myers said.

"I knew I had to finish. I had to capitalize on it. I mean, she gave me a perfect ball so it's something I had to do."