MADISON Wis. – The No. 10 Wisconsin women's soccer team continued its NCAA success on Friday night, dispatching in-state rival Milwaukee, 1-0, in a first-round game of the 2019 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship at the McClimon Soccer Complex.
Thanks to the win, the Badgers (15-3-2), have advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the fourth-straight year.
Wisconsin took the advantage early, scoring on Milwaukee (17-2-1) in the 24th minute.
Camryn Biegalski stole the ball, slotted it to
Dani Rhodes who placed it in the back of the net for her 12th goal this season, eight of which have been game-winning efforts.
UW continued pressuring the Panthers in the second half, outshooting MKE 7-2, but held off a late Milwaukee charge to punch their ticket to the second round.
Jordyn Bloomer made a pair of second-half saves to improve to 15-3-2 in net for UW this year and to earn her 11th clean sheet of the year.
Notes to Know
- The Badgers advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the fourth-straight year and the 13th time in school history.
- Wisconsin is now 19-20-2 in the NCAA tournament.
- Dani Rhodes scored her 37th career goal, moving her into sole possession of fourth place in school history.
- UW earned its 15th win of the year, marking the 10th time in school history UW has won 15 or more games in a single season.
- Wisconsin improved to 22-5-7 against Milwaukee and won all three matches this year against in-state rivals.
Straight from the Pitch
UW Head Coach Paula Wilkins
"One of the biggest things that you get this time is you need a hot goal-scorer and obviously
Dani Rhodes has been there for us right now. Milwaukee has a well-organized defense, but we were able to take one opportunity that we created and capitalize on it."
Dani Rhodes
Up Next: Wisconsin advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament to face Duke. The matchup will take place in Los Angeles, on Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m. CT.
