MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin women's soccer team fell 2-1 to Purdue in its Big Ten opener on Thursday night at McClimon.

How it Happened

First Half
The Badgers came out aggressive and earned a penalty kick in just the 3^rd minute, but couldn't convert.

Purdue capitalized shortly after, striking in the 7th minute to take the early lead.

Wisconsin controlled the half, out-shooting the Boilermakers (11-4) and holding a 6-0 advantage in corners, but went into the break trailing 1-0.

Second Half
Purdue added on in the 75^th minute but the Badgers weren't out of it yet. In the 81^st minute Erin Connolly completed a pass from Ella Ottey with a header into the bottom left of the net.
 

She is HER!!#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/KKJYfSfOt0

— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 12, 2025

 

Wisconsin was unable to complete the comeback despite leading in shots (20-7), shots on goal (8-3) and corners (14-0).

Up Next 
UW will travel to face the Ohio State Buckeyes for their first conference road trip of the season.  Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday Sept. 18^th and the match can be streamed on B1G+.