MADISON, Wis- The Wisconsin women's soccer team claimed the 500th win in program history with a 1-0 victory over Minnesota on Sunday. The victory gave the Gophers their first loss of the season and extended the Badgers unbeaten streak against Minnesota to an impressive 13 straight games that dates back to 2013. 


How it Happened

First Half

Celebrating Senior Day at McClimon Soccer Complex, the Badgers were relentless to begin the first half.

Peighton Steffen netted her first of the season in the 15^th minute off an assist from Erin Connolly.
 

BADGER GOAL! Steffen gets her first of the season!

15'

Badgers 1 | Golden Gophers 0#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/ZaAKR4qaKf

— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 22, 2024

At the half, Minnesota was leading (6-3) in shots and corners (4-2), while the Badgers lead in shots-on-goal (1-0).
 
Second Half

Possession remained equal through the beginning of the second half.

However, Drew Stover claimed back-to-back saves in the latter half of the game.

With this win, Stover earned her third clean sheet of the season.
 

That's a clean sheet for Stover! pic.twitter.com/xndyJkvsu4

— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 22, 2024

Up Next
The Badgers will head out to the west coast to play UCLA on Thursday, Sept 26. Kickoff is set for 9:00 p.m. (CT).