Sunday, April 11
Madison, WI
3 PM
Wisconsin Badgers
6-3-3, 6-3-2
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Northwestern
6-6-1, 5-6-0
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Northwestern
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Wisconsin
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Photo by: Dave Gaustad
Badgers earn thrilling Big Ten postseason win
April 11, 2021 | Women's Soccer
Wisconsin wins shootout, tops Northwestern in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin women's soccer team earned a thrilling victory in shootout fashion over Northwestern in a Big Ten Conerence regional final on Sunday at McClimon Soccer Complex.
The Wildcats (6-6-1, 5-6-0 Big Ten) held a 1-0 lead at halftime courtesy Lily Gilbertson's goal in the 37th minute, but the Badgers were able to tie things up in the 58th minute with a goal from Cameron Murtha.
NU and UW played a pair of 10-minute overtime periods, but neither team was able to finish the game in extra minutes.
In the shootout, goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer came up with two crucial saves, while Emma Jaskaniec, Sammy Kleedtke, Claire Odmark and Lauren Rice each scored to secure a 4-2 shootout victory for the Badgers (6-3-3, 6-3-2).
Notes to Know:
- The Badgers extended their unbeaten streak to four games (2-0-2).
- Murtha scored her second goal of the year with both of her tallies coming in Madison.
- The Badgers are 4-1-1 in home games, including a 2-0-1 ledger at the McClimon Soccer Complex.
- Sunday was the first time UW had won a shootout since defeating Arizona State in penalty kicks, 4-3, in an NCAA tournament game on Nov. 13, 2009.
Next Up
Wisconsin advanced to the Big Ten tournament semifinals to face Rutgers on Thursday, April 15 at 4 p.m. (CT) in University Park, Pennsylvania. The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network.
The Wildcats (6-6-1, 5-6-0 Big Ten) held a 1-0 lead at halftime courtesy Lily Gilbertson's goal in the 37th minute, but the Badgers were able to tie things up in the 58th minute with a goal from Cameron Murtha.
.@sammykleedtke ➡️ @CammieMurtha ➡️ In the net#Badgers || #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/SEjrQiGwmk
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) April 11, 2021
NU and UW played a pair of 10-minute overtime periods, but neither team was able to finish the game in extra minutes.
In the shootout, goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer came up with two crucial saves, while Emma Jaskaniec, Sammy Kleedtke, Claire Odmark and Lauren Rice each scored to secure a 4-2 shootout victory for the Badgers (6-3-3, 6-3-2).
Brick. Wall. Bloomer.@jblooms14 came up BIG for the #Badgers in PKs today!#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/ocKdEJS25t
— Wisconsin Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) April 12, 2021
Notes to Know:
- The Badgers extended their unbeaten streak to four games (2-0-2).
- Murtha scored her second goal of the year with both of her tallies coming in Madison.
- The Badgers are 4-1-1 in home games, including a 2-0-1 ledger at the McClimon Soccer Complex.
- Sunday was the first time UW had won a shootout since defeating Arizona State in penalty kicks, 4-3, in an NCAA tournament game on Nov. 13, 2009.
Next Up
Wisconsin advanced to the Big Ten tournament semifinals to face Rutgers on Thursday, April 15 at 4 p.m. (CT) in University Park, Pennsylvania. The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network.
Team Stats
NOR
WIS
Goals
1
1
Shots
18
7
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
2
4
Corners
4
2
Fouls
12
12
Scoring Plays
Lily Gilbertson (1)
GOAL by NOR Gilbertson, Lily.
36:16
Cameron Murtha (2)
Assisted By: Sammy Kleedtke
GOAL by WIS Murtha, Cameron Assist by Kleedtke, Sammy.
57:00
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
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