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.
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
Senior
Payton Wesley
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.
