Thursday, September 11
Madison, WI
7 PM
Wisconsin Badgers
6-2-0, 0-1-0
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vs
2
Purdue
4-3-2, 1-0-0
1
2
F
Purdue
1
1
2
Wisconsin
0
1
1
Wisconsin falls to Purdue in Big Ten opener
September 11, 2025 | Women's Soccer
Late goal by Erin Connolly not enough
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin women's soccer team fell 2-1 to Purdue in its Big Ten opener on Thursday night at McClimon.
How it Happened
First Half
The Badgers came out aggressive and earned a penalty kick in just the 3rd minute, but couldn't convert.
Purdue capitalized shortly after, striking in the 7th minute to take the early lead.
Wisconsin controlled the half, out-shooting the Boilermakers (11-4) and holding a 6-0 advantage in corners, but went into the break trailing 1-0.
Second Half
Purdue added on in the 75th minute but the Badgers weren't out of it yet. In the 81st minute Erin Connolly completed a pass from Ella Ottey with a header into the bottom left of the net.
Wisconsin was unable to complete the comeback despite leading in shots (20-7), shots on goal (8-3) and corners (14-0).
Up Next
UW will travel to face the Ohio State Buckeyes for their first conference road trip of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday Sept. 18th and the match can be streamed on B1G+.
How it Happened
First Half
The Badgers came out aggressive and earned a penalty kick in just the 3rd minute, but couldn't convert.
Purdue capitalized shortly after, striking in the 7th minute to take the early lead.
Wisconsin controlled the half, out-shooting the Boilermakers (11-4) and holding a 6-0 advantage in corners, but went into the break trailing 1-0.
Second Half
Purdue added on in the 75th minute but the Badgers weren't out of it yet. In the 81st minute Erin Connolly completed a pass from Ella Ottey with a header into the bottom left of the net.
She is HER!!#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/KKJYfSfOt0
— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) September 12, 2025
Wisconsin was unable to complete the comeback despite leading in shots (20-7), shots on goal (8-3) and corners (14-0).
Up Next
UW will travel to face the Ohio State Buckeyes for their first conference road trip of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday Sept. 18th and the match can be streamed on B1G+.
Team Stats
PUR
WIS
Goals
2
1
Shots
7
20
Shots on Goal
3
8
Saves
7
1
Corners
0
14
Fouls
6
3
Scoring Plays
Irene Campo (3)
Assisted By: Lauren Adam
GOAL by PUR Campo, Irene Assist by Adam, Lauren.
06:50
Cherry Yu (1)
Assisted By: Allyssa Turner
GOAL by PUR Yu, Cherry Assist by Turner, Allyssa.
77:24
Erin Connolly (3)
Assisted By: Ella Ottey
GOAL by WIS Connolly, Erin Assist by Ottey, Ella.
80:20
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
5
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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