(UW ATHLETICS) MADISON – Wisconsin women’s soccer (8-4-3, 4-3-2 Big Ten) defeated Minnesota (7-6-2, 3-6-1 Big Ten), 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at McClimon Soccer Complex.
How It Happened
Minnesota created the first scoring opportunity of the match in the seventh minute, but Drew Stover made the save to keep the Golden Gophers off the board.
Wisconsin responded with offensive pressure, earning four corner kicks in the opening 14 minutes. Jane Rogers sent a shot wide in the 14th minute, followed by an attempt from Abby Ballek in the 18th minute. In the 33rd minute, Kiara Gilmore registered Wisconsin’s first shot on goal, but Minnesota goalkeeper Sarah Martin made the save. Neither team found the back of the net in the opening 45 minutes, sending the match into halftime tied 0-0.
Second Half
Minnesota opened the second half with two shots on goal in the 51st and 53rd minutes, but Stover turned away both attempts. Wisconsin continued searching for the breakthrough, with Hailey Baumann recording a pair of shots in the 56th and 60th minutes. In the 65th minute, Taylor Gordon put an attempt on target, but Minnesota recorded a team save to preserve the scoreless tie.
The Badgers broke through in the 74th minute when Connolly found the back of the net off an assist from Delaney Cox, giving Wisconsin a 1-0 lead.
Minnesota pushed for an equalizer in the closing minutes, but Stover made a final save in the 90th minute to preserve the shutout and secure the victory.
Up Next
Wisconsin continues its home stand on Thursday, Oct. 22, welcoming Oregon to McClimon Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT
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