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Badgers shutout UCLA
September 26, 2024 | Women's Soccer
Wisconsin breaks six-game losing streak against the Bruins
LOS ANGELES, Calif.- The Wisconsin women's soccer team was the first team to shutout the UCLA Bruins in Big Ten play with a final score of 0-0 tonight, Sept. 26.
How it Happened
First Half
Possession remained equal through the first half.
The Badgers defense remained organized holding the Bruins to only two-shots-on goal. Drew Stover guarded the net with a diving save in the 40th minute.  Â
With the Badgers' defense remaining steady, the game remained tied 0-0 to end the half.Â
Second Half
UCLA came out of the break with a new strategy and pressed the Badgers' defense. However, they remained strong with everyone guarding the net.
In the 58th minute Erin Connolly denied a goal with an insane header in the other direction.
For the first time in program history the Badgers tied with the Bruins with a final score of 0-0 ending a six game losing streak against UCLA.
Up Next
The Badgers will remain on the West Coast to face #24 USC on Sunday, Sept 29. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. (CT). Â
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How it Happened
First Half
Possession remained equal through the first half.
The Badgers defense remained organized holding the Bruins to only two-shots-on goal. Drew Stover guarded the net with a diving save in the 40th minute.  Â
With the Badgers' defense remaining steady, the game remained tied 0-0 to end the half.Â
Second Half
UCLA came out of the break with a new strategy and pressed the Badgers' defense. However, they remained strong with everyone guarding the net.
In the 58th minute Erin Connolly denied a goal with an insane header in the other direction.
Stover remained unmoved throughout the game earning a career-high in saves (5) and her fourth clean sheet of the season.ERIN CONNOLLY
— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 27, 2024
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For the first time in program history the Badgers tied with the Bruins with a final score of 0-0 ending a six game losing streak against UCLA.
Up Next
The Badgers will remain on the West Coast to face #24 USC on Sunday, Sept 29. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. (CT). Â
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Team Stats
WISC
UCLA
Goals
0
0
Shots
2
10
Shots on Goal
0
6
Saves
5
0
Corners
0
7
Fouls
10
12
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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