Badgers are on top of the Big Ten Conference

Sunday, October 20

Madison, WI

1 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

11-2-2, 7-0-1

Nebraska

4-9-4, 3-5-2

Nebraska

Wisconsin

Badgers are on top of the Big Ten Conference

October 20, 2019 | Women's Soccer

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UW defeats Iowa on Sunday afternoon on Senior Day

MADISON, Wis – The No.10 Wisconsin women's soccer team extended its unbeaten run to eight games thanks to a 2-0 win over Nebraska on Sunday afternoon at the McClimon Soccer Complex.

With the win, the Badgers (11-2-2, 7-0-1) are tied for first place in the Big Ten Conference with Michigan, but have played one game fewer than the Wolverines.

After Nebraska (4-9-4, 3-5-2) controlled play early on, Badger freshman Emma Jaskaniec scored her second collegiate goal in the 3nd minute, resulting from a free kick into the box by Claire Shea. The freshman was able to find the ball and land it in the back of the net.

In the second half, Cameron Murtha scored 68th minute, after an assist from Dani Rhodes. This is the second time in two consecutive games that this duo was able to put up points on the scoreboard after Murtha scored in the Badgers' 2-2 draw against Iowa on Thursday.

.@BadgerWSoccer gets the win on senior day! pic.twitter.com/AuNki5kHih
— Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) October 20, 2019

Notes to Know

The Badgers were outshot by the Cornhuskers in the first half 6-3, but made a turnaround in the second half, outshooting Nebraska 7-1.
Jordyn Bloomer earns her ninth shutout this season, surpassing her career best of eight last season. Her nine shutouts rank eighth in school history.
This marks the Badgers seventh home win at McClimon Soccer Complex.
UW honor its senior class of Payton Wesley, Allie Winterfield, Dani Rhodes, and Camryn Biegalski prior to kickoff on Sunday.

Straight From the Pitch

Junior Cameron Murtha

One of today's goal scorers, Cameron Murtha talks upcoming schedule and what these seniors mean to the team pic.twitter.com/OxgooaHBHt
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) October 20, 2019

Senior Payton Wesley

Hear what senior Payton Wesley had to say following today's BIG win over Nebraska on senior day pic.twitter.com/KtnL4fSXCB
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) October 20, 2019

Up Next
Wisconsin hits the road next weekend for another pair of Big Ten matchups. Badgers battle Illinois on Thursday at 8 p.m. and Northwestern on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Thursday's game can be seen live on the Big Ten Network.