Wisconsin takes down Northwestern in Big Ten finale

Tuesday, November 4

Madison, WI

7 p.m.

Wisconsin Badgers

7-8-0, 4-6-0

Northwestern

7-6-3, 2-5-2

Northwestern

Wisconsin

Photo by: Suvir Grover

Wisconsin takes down Northwestern in Big Ten finale

November 04, 2025 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

The Badgers score late to secure the 1-0 victory

By: Ella Stufft

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin men's soccer team (6-8-0, 3-6-0 Big Ten) ended its conference schedule with a 1-0 victory over Northwestern (7-6-3, 2-5-2 Big Ten) on Tuesday night. Senior Thomas Raimbault scored the game-winner, while Matisse Hébert posted a shutout at McClimon.

How It Happened:
The first half started slow, with both teams trading possession of the ball. The Badgers had a prime scoring opportunity when Bart Muns sent a crossing pass to Raimbault in the 26th minute. Northwestern's keeper dove on the ball before Raimbault could tap it into the net.

Wisconsin's Hébert was busy between the posts in the first half, making three big saves to keep the Wildcats off the scoreboard.

The second frame started similarly to the first, and for over 86 minutes the game remained tied at 0-0. The Badgers broke the tie in the 87th minute when Raimbault beat the Northwestern keeper and tapped in the game-winning goal. Aidan Martinez sent a crossing pass at midfield to Ola Arntsen who headed the ball past the Wildcats' back line.

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— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) November 5, 2025

Straight From The Pitch:
Head coach Neil Jones
"Huge win for us tonight to close out the Big Ten regular season and really happy for the seniors. Really happy for Raimbault to close out his Big Ten career here at home with the winning goal. It was a really tightly contested match against a quality Northwestern team that hasn't given up much, especially in the last few weeks. Credit to them, they've had a good season."

Key Notes:

Wisconsin ended the conference season without a tie for the first time since 2018.
Matisse Hébert notched his fourth clean sheet of the season.
Raimbault's goal was his second of the season.

Up Next: Wisconsin plays a non-conference game against William Penn on Thursday, Nov. 6 to wrap up the regular season. Thursday's game is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT at McClimon Soccer Complex. The match streams on B1G+ with live updates available @BadgerMSoccer on X and Instagram.