Wisconsin earns a shutout victory over Oakland in Sunday matinee

Sunday, August 23

Madison, WI

2 p.m.

Wisconsin Badgers

2-0-0, 0-0-0

Oakland

0-1-1, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Oakland	0	0	0
Wisconsin	4	1	5

Judewellin Michel celebrates a save against Oakland

Photo by: Nolan Kromke

Wisconsin earns a shutout victory over Oakland in Sunday matinee

August 23, 2026 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

The Badgers defeat the Golden Grizzlies, 5-0

By: Ella Stufft

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men's soccer team continued to impress offensively, scoring four goals in the first half en route to a 5-0 shutout victory over Oakland. Markie Hrvojevic earned a goal and an assist in Sunday's match against the Golden Grizzlies to lead the way.

The Badgers have outscored opponents 10-0 to open the season, the second-best differential through two games in program history.

How it Happened:
The Badgers picked up where they left off after Thursday's 5-0 win over Saint Mary's (CA), quickly putting the pressure on the Golden Grizzlies. Hrvojevic put the first shot on goal in the fifth minute before finding the back of the net in the seventh minute to give Wisconsin the 1-0 lead.

Some Markie Magic to start the game! ✨🪄 pic.twitter.com/txVtCumQbj
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) August 23, 2026

Matthew Zachemski wasted no time notching his second goal of the season, sending the ball to the back of the net in the ninth minute. The junior fired a misplayed ball past Oakland's Cole Thompson to double Wisconsin's lead.

A rocket from Matthew 🚀🤯 pic.twitter.com/j7vcv5ByJ5
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) August 23, 2026

Fourteen minutes later junior Julian Kuhr connected on a pass from Luke van Heukelum for his first career Badger goal, giving the Badgers a 3-0 lead.

No stopping that one from Julian! 😤 pic.twitter.com/iGkruW01We
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) August 23, 2026

Oakland brought some pressure with two corner kicks before the break, but Ellis Jones headed both away to keep the Golden Grizzlies off the board. In the 45th minute Wisconsin executed on a throw-in from Will Smith to score its fourth goal of the half. Roman Eisa scored his first of the season, heading the ball off the back post.

Target practice for Roman!! 🎯👏 pic.twitter.com/jEMs0HDjJS
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) August 23, 2026

The second half consisted of more pressure from Wisconsin, with its defense minimizing Oakland's opportunities. The Badgers took the 5-0 lead after Emile Kisse deposited a pass into the net in the 74th minute for his first goal as a Badger. Luke van Heukelum and Hrvojevic earned assists.

Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 pic.twitter.com/1yVRfxucju
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) August 23, 2026

Judewellin Michel held down the fort defensively, securing his second shutout of the season in as many games.

Key Notes:

Julian Kuhr scored his first collegiate goal.
Luke van Heukelum earned three assists during the match for the second time in his career.
Wisconsin has scored the second-most goals in its the first two games to start a season (10) behind only the 1993 team (13). The Badgers earned a 5-0 victory over Saint Mary's (Calif.) and an 8-0 win over California during the 1993 season.
Wisconsin has started 2-0 for the third time in four seasons.

Up Next: Wisconsin opens its road slate on Thursday, Aug. 27t at Western Michigan. The Badgers will face the Broncos in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at 6 p.m. CT. The match streams on ESPN+ with live updates available @BadgerMSoccer on X and Instagram.