Badgers draw with Illinois

Thursday, September 19

Madison, WI

7 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

4-2-2, 0-1-1

Illinois

4-3-2, 0-1-1

Illinois

Wisconsin

Photo by: Nolan Kromke

September 19, 2024 | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Late goal by Ishaug makes a difference

By: Abby Madonia

MADISON, Wis- The Wisconsin women's soccer team continued Big Ten Conference play with a 2-2 draw against Illinois tonight, Sept. 19.

How it Happened

First Half

UW started the game strong with Erin Connolly taking back-to-back shots within the first five minutes.

Illinois scored the first goal of the game in the 14^th minute.

Going into halftime, the Badgers led in shots (11-4), shots-on-goal (6-1) and corners (7-1)

Second Half

The offensive momentum shifted to Illinois to start the second.

Illinois widened the lead to 2-0 in the 58^th minute.

The Badgers finally capitalize with a goal from Connolly in the 62^nd minute.

We needed that.

Connolly scores!!

62'

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— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) https://twitter.com/BadgerWSoccer/status/1836941145374343407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2024

Maddie Ishaug tied the game in the 87th minute off a pass from Aryssa Mahrt.

SHE IS HER.

Ishaug with the equalizer!!!

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— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) https://twitter.com/BadgerWSoccer/status/1836947853660275009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2024

The Badgers had the upper hand in shots (22-9), shots-on-goal (12-3), and corners (11-1).

Up Next

The Badgers will host a senior day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 22, against Minnesota at the McClimon Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. Admission is free.