Sunday, September 21
University Park, PA
2 PM
Wisconsin Badgers
7-2-1, 1-1-1
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Penn State
5-3-2, 1-1-1
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Wisconsin
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Photo by: Nolan Kromke
Badgers stun No. 8 Penn State, 2-1
September 21, 2025 | Women's Soccer
Road win marks UW’s ninth regular-season triumph over a top-10 opponent
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. - Wisconsin women's soccer took down No. 8 Penn State with a 2-1 upset victory Sunday afternoon.
How it Happened
First Half
Wisconsin settled in after an early Penn State goal in the 7th minute and quickly shifted the momentum answering back in the 29th minute when Erin Connolly found the equalizer with an assist from Delaney Cox.
Second Half
The Badgers kept their foot on the gas and took the lead in the 50th minute when Connolly sent her second of the day into the back of the net off an assist from Ella Ottey.
UW made the most of their chances, converting both shots on goal into scores. The Badgers also held the edge in corner kicks (6-5).
With today's victory, the team has achieved nine regular-season wins against top-10 ranked opponents in program history.
Up Next
UW will return home to host the No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday, Sept. 25 with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. (CT). The match can be streamed on B1G+.
How it Happened
First Half
Wisconsin settled in after an early Penn State goal in the 7th minute and quickly shifted the momentum answering back in the 29th minute when Erin Connolly found the equalizer with an assist from Delaney Cox.
The team carried that energy through the rest of the half, keeping the pressure on and heading into the break level at 1-1.Erin Connolly puts the Badgers on the board!! #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/oJ8Fn5pWwm
— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 21, 2025
Second Half
The Badgers kept their foot on the gas and took the lead in the 50th minute when Connolly sent her second of the day into the back of the net off an assist from Ella Ottey.
Wisconsin's defense did not let up for the rest of the match with goalie Drew Stover recording a season high six saves, including a penalty kick, to secure the 2-1 win.ERIN DOES IT AGAIN!! #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/DI7HkU2Yhp
— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 21, 2025
In her element😤#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/yJSCC22S7B
— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 21, 2025
UW made the most of their chances, converting both shots on goal into scores. The Badgers also held the edge in corner kicks (6-5).
With today's victory, the team has achieved nine regular-season wins against top-10 ranked opponents in program history.
Up Next
UW will return home to host the No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday, Sept. 25 with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. (CT). The match can be streamed on B1G+.
Team Stats
WISC
PSU
Goals
2
1
Shots
13
18
Shots on Goal
2
7
Saves
6
0
Corners
6
5
Fouls
12
7
Scoring Plays
Kaitlyn MacBean (5)
Assisted By: Julia Raich , Riley Gleason
GOAL by PSU MacBean, Kaitlyn Assist by Raich, Julia and Gleason, Riley.
06:27
Erin Connolly (5)
Assisted By: Delaney Cox , Ella Ottey
GOAL by WISC Connolly, Erin Assist by Cox, Delaney and Ottey, Ella.
28:29
Erin Connolly (5)
Assisted By: Ella Ottey
GOAL by WISC Connolly, Erin Assist by Ottey, Ella.
48:58
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
2
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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