MADISON Wis. -- Thanks to Emma Jaskaniec's first collegiate goal, the No. 19 Wisconsin women's soccer team took down Big Ten Conference rival Penn State, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at the McClimon Soccer Complex.
 
Jaskaniec's goal lifted UW to a 3-0-0 start in Big Ten Conference play, the program's best start since the 2013 season when the Badgers (7-2-1, 3-0-0) started 3-0-1. It also gave UW its second-straight win over the Nittany Lions (6-5-1, 2-2-0) and the program's fifth-ever win against PSU. 
 
After a scoreless first half, Jaskaniec headed the ball past PSU goalkeeper Amanda Dennis after great feeds from Lauren Rice and Macy Monticello. It was a game of firsts for the Badgers as not only Jaskaniec earned her first goal, but Monticello earned her first assist as well.
 
Notes to Know:

• Wisconsin continued its undefeated run at the McClimon Soccer Complex as UW is unbeaten in its last 12 games in Madison. The Badgers are a perfect 4-0-0 this year at home. 
• Jordyn Bloomer made a pair of saves to earn her 13th career shutout and her fifth of the year. She now ranks in a tie for ninth in school history in career clean sheets. 
• After being outshot 5-3 in the first half, the Badgers took control in the second half, outshooting the Nittany Lions 5-2. 
• The Badgers are in a tie for first place in the Big Ten Conference with their next opponent, Michigan. 

 
Straight from the Pitch
Freshman Emma Jaskaniec

We caught up with @emmajaskaniec after her first collegiate goal for the #Badgers! pic.twitter.com/dWeurHyd7v

— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 29, 2019

 
Up Next: The Badgers finish off their homestand against Michigan this Thursday at McClimon Soccer Complex at 8 p.m. to honor the United States Women's National Team member Rose Lavelle. The matchup can be seen live on BTN.