Quick Kicks: No. 5 Wisconsin set for Big Ten Tournament battle with No. 4 Iowa

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Quick Kicks: No. 5 Wisconsin set for Big Ten Tournament battle with No. 4 Iowa

October 31, 2025 | Women's Soccer

Wisconsin chases its fifth Big Ten Tournament title after a standout regular season

By: Abby Madonia

MADISON, Wis.- The No. 5 Wisconsin women's soccer team is set to kick off postseason play in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. The Badgers will face the No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. (CT) in West Lafayette, Ind.

Here are five things to know:

1. Big Ten Tournament History
Wisconsin has qualified for the Big Ten Tournament every season since 2011, capturing the most recent tournament title in 2015. The Badgers have claimed four Big Ten Tournament championships overall, with their first coming in 1994.

In last year's first-round matchup, Wisconsin fell 1-0 to 10th-seeded Ohio State, with the Buckeyes scoring in the 79th minute. Goalkeeper Drew Stover earned her career-high seven saves in the match.

2. Regular Season Recap
The Badgers finished the regular season fifth in the Big Ten standings with 20 points, posting a 6-3-2 conference record and a 12-4-2 overall mark.

Wisconsin spent multiple weeks in the national rankings, climbing as high as No. 15. The Badgers notched signature wins over three top-10 opponents - No. 8 Penn State, No. 8 Iowa, and No. 9 UCLA - with the victory over the Bruins marking the program's first-ever in the series.

3. Scouting Iowa
The fourth-seeded Hawkeyes enter the tournament tied for third in the Big Ten with 21 points, holding an 11-3-4 overall record and a 6-2-3 conference mark. Iowa closed the regular season with a 2–0 win over Indiana.

The Badgers earned a 2-1 home victory over the Hawkeyes earlier this season. Brooke Allen opened the scoring in the 4th minute, and after Iowa equalized in the 50th, Erin Connolly netted the game-winner in the 75^th minute. With that result, Wisconsin improved its all-time record against Iowa to 17-7-5.

4. Last Time Out
Wisconsin rounded out its regular season with a 1-1 draw at Northwestern. Erin Connolly scored in the 50^th minute before Northwestern answered in the 78^th minute. Wisconsin was unable to find the back of the net again despite a few good chances.

5. How to Follow
Saturday's match will be available on B1G+. Fans can also track live stats at UWBadgers.com and follow in-game updates on social media (@BadgerWSOC on Instagram, X, and Facebook).