Men's soccer team pregame huddle
Suvir Grover
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Winner Wisconsin WIS (3-5-0, 1-3-0)
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Ohio St. OSU (5-5-0, 2-2-0)
Winner
Wisconsin WIS
(3-5-0, 1-3-0)
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Final
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Ohio St. OSU
(5-5-0, 2-2-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Wisconsin WIS 1 0 1
Ohio St. OSU 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Ella Stufft

Badgers pick up a B1G win at the Buckeyes

Zachemski scores, Wisconsin shuts out Ohio State on the road

COLUMBUS, Ohio. - The Wisconsin men's soccer team picked up its first Big Ten win of the season, shutting out Ohio State (5-5-0, 2-2-0 Big Ten), 1-0, on the road Friday night. The Badgers (3-5-0, 1-3-0 Big Ten) took the lead early and held off the Buckeyes to secure the victory.

How It Happened:
Sophomore Matthew Zachemski gave the Badgers an early lead, scoring his third goal of the season in the seventh minute on a beautiful strike. Zachemski and Gianluca Del Priore capitalized on a two-on-one situation for what would be the game's only goal. 
 



Ohio State applied pressure throughout the match, outshooting Wisconsin 24-7 (8-3 on goal), but couldn't find the back of the net. Sophomore goalkeeper Matisse Hébert made a season-high eight saves, including several in the final 10 minutes, to preserve the Wisconsin shutout.

Key Notes:

  • Zachemski's third goal of the season also marked his 15th career point at Wisconsin.

  • Del Priore's assist was his second as a Badger.

  • Hébert earned his second shutout of the season with a season-high eight saves.

  • The 1-0 victory was Wisconsin's first Big Ten win of the season, snapping a four-game losing streak.
     

Up Next: Wisconsin will have a quick turnaround as it hosts Milwaukee at the McClimon Soccer Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT, with streaming available on B1G+. Live updates will be given @BadgerMSoccer on X and Instagram.
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