PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Wisconsin women's soccer team concluded its three-game road stretch with a 2-0 win at Providence today, Aug. 25.
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How it happened
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First Half
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Not even a minute into the game,
Maia Richters had a scoring opportunity. The goal was quickly reversed due to an offsides call.
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Richters fed the ball to Ashely Martinez in the 10th minute. Martinez capitalized on a right-sided goal to give the Badgers the 1-0 advantage.
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Tuscany Khachab and
Anya Gulbrandsen checked in late in the half to tally their first minutes as Badgers.
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The Badgers held possession for most of the first 45 minutes, claiming the upper hand in shots (8-3) and shots-on-goal (4-1).
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Second Half
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Wisconsin's defense was a key factor in the second, facing two shots in the first 10 minutes of the half.
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Captain
Dara Andringa scored her first of the season off a pass from Khachab in minute 77'.
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Drew Stover earned her first shutout of the season making four saves on the afternoon.
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In addition to the win, the Badgers outplayed the Friars in shots (13-8), shots-on-goal (8-4) and corners (5-4).
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Up next
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Wisconsin will host its home opener against Loyola-Chicago on Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. (CT).
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