MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin men's soccer team secured its first win of the 2025 season with a 4-1 victory over the Bradley Braves. The Badgers scored twice in the first half and added two more goals late in the second frame. 

How It Happened:

Graduate student Bart Muns netted the first Wisconsin goal of the season in the 15th minute. The Badgers took advantage of a Bradley defensive miscue to get on the board early. Senior forward Thomas Raimbault forced the turnover to give Muns the open net shot. 

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Ola Arntsen would double the Badgers' lead with a dart to the left corner in the 38th minute. The goal was set up by freshman Aidan Martinez.

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The Badgers held off the Braves offensive pressure throughout the second half. In the 74th minute, Wisconsin took advantage of a Bradley foul when sophomore Matthew Zachemski deposited the penalty kick into the back of the net.

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The Braves erased Wisconsin's shutout with a penalty kick of their own from Kevin Mejias in the 86th minute. The Badgers answered back quickly with a breakaway goal from Muns in the 88th minute. 

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Key Notes:

• Bart Muns and Ola Arnsten scored their first goals at Wisconsin.

• Freshman Aidan Martinez notched his first collegiate point with an assist on the second goal.

Up Next: The Badgers return to McClimon Soccer Complex to face Western Michigan on Friday, August 29. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT. The game will be streamed on B1G+, with live stats available at UWBadgers.com. Live updates will be given @badgermsoccer on X (formerly twitter).