Rice’s strike lead No. 15 Badgers over Golden Eagles

Thursday, August 29

Madison, WI

7 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

2-1-0, 0-0-0

Marquette

0-3-0, 0-0-0

Marquette

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Rice’s strike lead No. 15 Badgers over Golden Eagles

August 29, 2019 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Junior scores golden goal in overtime to lift UW past in-state rival

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin women's soccer forward Lauren Rice has a knack for game-winning goals, as the junior entered the 2019 season with five game-winning strikes.

Rice added to her total on Thursday at the McClimon Complex as scored her sixth career game-winning goal three minutes into the first overtime to lift the No. 15 Badgers to a 1-0 win over Marquette.

IT'S OVER!

Lauren Rice chips a game winner to seal it for @BadgerWSoccer over Marquette! pic.twitter.com/8tci7JFLud
— Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) August 30, 2019

A native of Noblesville, Indiana, Rice skied a shot out of the reach of Marquette's (0-3-0) Maddy Henry to deliver the victory for the Badgers (2-1-0) thanks to assists from Dani Rhodes and Claire Shea off a Badger corner.

Straight from the Pitch

"We always want to win against Marquette"#Badgers Lauren Rice did her part with her SIXTH career game-winning goal pic.twitter.com/ffmQbAcV6H
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) August 30, 2019

Notes to Know

UW dominated play against Marquette, outshooting the Golden Eagles 18-1, including a 5-1 shots on goal advantage. The Badgers also had eight corner kicks to Marquette's one.
Junior Jordyn Bloomer earned her second shutout of the season and the 10th of her Badger career.
Wisconsin extends their home unbeaten streak to nine games, while also giving UW their fourth-straight victory over the Golden Eagles.
The Badgers are now 9-5-2 all-time against in-state rival Marquette.

Up Next
The Badgers conclude their homestand against Butler this Sunday at McClimon Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and the game can be seen live on BTN Plus.