(UW ATHLETICS) MADISON – Wisconsin women’s soccer (9-4-3, 5-3-2 Big Ten) earned a commanding 5-0 victory over Oregon (6-7-3, 1-7-2 Big Ten) on Thursday night at McClimon Soccer Complex.
How It Happened
Wisconsin established its offensive presence early, with KK Panella putting a shot on goal in the 17th minute that was saved by Oregon goalkeeper Gia Kiesling. The Badgers broke through in the 18th minute when Anya Gulbrandsen scored her third goal of the season off an assist from Jane Rogers, giving Wisconsin a 1-0 lead.
Wisconsin continued to apply pressure, with Hailey Baumann recording a shot on goal in the 26th minute. The Badgers outshot Oregon 6-2 in the opening half and entered the break with a 1-0 advantage.
Second Half
Wisconsin came out firing in the second half, putting together an explosive three-goal stretch in just 3:24 to take complete control of the match.
In the 55th minute, Jane Rogers got the scoring started with her fourth goal of the season, finding the back of the net off assists from Izy Traub and Anya Gulbrandsen to double Wisconsin’s lead. The Badgers wasted no time adding another. Just 1:47 later, Traub joined the scoring action, finishing off a pass from Abby Ballek in the 56th minute to push the advantage to 3-0.
Wisconsin wasn’t finished yet. In the 58th minute, Ballek capped off the scoring frenzy with her second goal of the season, connecting off an assist from Rogers to give the Badgers a commanding 4-0 lead.
The offense delivered one final highlight in the 85th minute when Tuscany Khachab netted her first collegiate goal, with Sascha Beasley and Taylor Schad picking up assists to seal the 5-0 victory.
The Badgers finished the night with 13 shots, including seven on goal, while Drew Stover made two saves to secure Wisconsin’s ninth shutout of the season.
Up Next
Wisconsin closes out its regular-season home schedule on Sunday, Oct. 25, against Washington at McClimon Soccer Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.
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