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Badgers draw No. 2 seed in Big Ten Tournament
October 29, 2018 | Men's Soccer
Wisconsin set to host No. 7 Rutgers at noon on Sunday
MADISON, Wis. — For just the second time in program history, the Wisconsin men's soccer team claimed the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament and earned the right to host a tournament game for the first time since 2007. The Badgers are set to host the No. 7 seed, Rutgers, on Sunday at noon at the McClimon Complex.
This marks the first time since 1993 that Wisconsin has drawn the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament. That year, UW made a run to the championship game before ultimately losing to Penn State, 1-0.
The Badgers look to recapture the magic they experienced during last season's conference tournament, which ended in storybook fashion as UW upset No. 2 seed Indiana on penalty kicks and claimed its first-ever outright Big Ten tournament title. Wisconsin shocked the Hoosiers behind a dominant performance from captain goalkeeper Philipp Schilling. The senior dominated the penalty kicks, earning a save before scoring in the penalty kick session to lead the Badgers to a 4-2 shootout triumph.
The last time the Badgers faced Rutgers it was a breakout game for freshman star Noah Melick—in the pouring rain no less—at the McClimon Complex. The Badgers weren't hesitant in delivering a crushing victory to the Scarlet Knights and dominated en route to a 4-2 win. In his first career start, Melick was dominant throughout the match and tallied five total points in a convincing performance at the forward position. His first strike came in the 28th minute of the match, scoring on a hustle play that led him to disarm the Rutger player with the ball, only to turn and shoot a laser that landed neatly tucked in the right-hand corner of the Scarlet Knights' net. Melick's second score came off beautiful teamwork by junior Duncan Storey and freshman Andrew Akindele. The freshman wasn't done participating in Wisconsin's scoring plays, delivering an absolute dime-ball to Akindele, who sent the ball to the left side of the Rutgers net to end his day with a goal and an assist.
Junior Robin Olofsson scored the first goal of the match—and first of his career—against Rutgers earlier this season. Olofsson was assisted by sophomore Patrick Yim and junior Mitch Guitar.
Wisconsin and Rutgers have faced only once before in the Big Ten tournament back in 2014, which Rutgers won, 5-2. UW holds a 4-2 all-time advantage against Rutgers and has won four straight games over the Scarlet Knights.
Sunday's Big Ten tournament game will be broadcast live on BTN Plus ($) and tickets will be sold at the gate for $5.
This marks the first time since 1993 that Wisconsin has drawn the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament. That year, UW made a run to the championship game before ultimately losing to Penn State, 1-0.
The Badgers look to recapture the magic they experienced during last season's conference tournament, which ended in storybook fashion as UW upset No. 2 seed Indiana on penalty kicks and claimed its first-ever outright Big Ten tournament title. Wisconsin shocked the Hoosiers behind a dominant performance from captain goalkeeper Philipp Schilling. The senior dominated the penalty kicks, earning a save before scoring in the penalty kick session to lead the Badgers to a 4-2 shootout triumph.
The last time the Badgers faced Rutgers it was a breakout game for freshman star Noah Melick—in the pouring rain no less—at the McClimon Complex. The Badgers weren't hesitant in delivering a crushing victory to the Scarlet Knights and dominated en route to a 4-2 win. In his first career start, Melick was dominant throughout the match and tallied five total points in a convincing performance at the forward position. His first strike came in the 28th minute of the match, scoring on a hustle play that led him to disarm the Rutger player with the ball, only to turn and shoot a laser that landed neatly tucked in the right-hand corner of the Scarlet Knights' net. Melick's second score came off beautiful teamwork by junior Duncan Storey and freshman Andrew Akindele. The freshman wasn't done participating in Wisconsin's scoring plays, delivering an absolute dime-ball to Akindele, who sent the ball to the left side of the Rutgers net to end his day with a goal and an assist.
Junior Robin Olofsson scored the first goal of the match—and first of his career—against Rutgers earlier this season. Olofsson was assisted by sophomore Patrick Yim and junior Mitch Guitar.
Wisconsin and Rutgers have faced only once before in the Big Ten tournament back in 2014, which Rutgers won, 5-2. UW holds a 4-2 all-time advantage against Rutgers and has won four straight games over the Scarlet Knights.
Sunday's Big Ten tournament game will be broadcast live on BTN Plus ($) and tickets will be sold at the gate for $5.
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