(UW ATHLETICS) – UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. – Wisconsin women’s soccer took down No. 8 Penn State with a 2-1 upset victory Sunday afternoon.
How it Happened
First Half
Wisconsin settled in after an early Penn State goal in the 7th minute and quickly shifted the momentum answering back in the 29th minute when Erin Connolly found the equalizer with an assist from Delaney Cox.
The team carried that energy through the rest of the half, keeping the pressure on and heading into the break level at 1-1.
Second Half
The Badgers kept their foot on the gas and took the lead in the 50th minute when Connolly sent her second of the day into the back of the net off an assist from Ella Ottey.
Wisconsin’s defense did not let up for the rest of the match with goalie Drew Stover recording a season high six saves, including a penalty kick, to secure the 2-1 win.
UW made the most of their chances, converting both shots on goal into scores. The Badgers also held the edge in corner kicks (6-5).
With today’s victory, the team has achieved nine regular-season wins against top-10 ranked opponents in program history.
Up Next
UW will return home to host the No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday, Sept. 25 with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. (CT). The match can be streamed on B1G+.
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