Quick Kicks: Wisconsin returns home to host Minnesota

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin women's soccer (7-4-3, 3-3-2 Big Ten) returns to McClimon Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 18, to host Minnesota. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

1. History with Minnesota

Wisconsin leads the all-time series against Minnesota, 24-13-2, and has not lost to the Golden Gophers since 2013.

The Badgers enter Sunday's match up riding a 14-match unbeaten streak against Minnesota, posting a 13-0-1 record dating back to 2014. Wisconsin has won the last five meetings, including a 3-0 victory in Minneapolis on Oct. 4, 2025.

Wisconsin last hosted Minnesota on Sept. 22, 2024, earning a 1-0 victory at McClimon Soccer Complex.

2. Know the Golden Gophers

Minnesota enters Sunday's match with a 7-5-2 overall record and a 3-5-1 mark in Big Ten play.

The Golden Gophers opened conference action with a 1-0 victory over Iowa and have since earned wins against Indiana and Maryland. Minnesota defeated Maryland 4-0 on Oct. 2 before dropping consecutive matches to Michigan State and Ohio State.

The Golden Gophers are coming off a 2-0 home loss to Ohio State on Oct. 11. Minnesota has been held scoreless in its last two matches.

Senior forward Ava Westlund earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors on Oct. 6 after scoring twice in Minnesota's 4-0 victory over Maryland.

3. Badgers Back at McClimon

Wisconsin returns home after playing five of its last seven matches on the road.

The Badgers hold a 3-2-1 record at McClimon this season, with victories over No. 9 BYU, UIC and Northwestern and Indiana. Wisconsin has recorded three shutouts at home, including consecutive 2-0 wins over Northwestern and Indiana.

Sunday begins a three-match homestand for Wisconsin, which will also host Oregon on Oct. 22 and Washington on Oct. 25.

4. Last Time Out

Wisconsin fell to No. 21 Michigan, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon in Ann Arbor. Michigan scored the match's lone goal in the 31st minute as Lilley Bosley found the back of the net.

The Badgers recorded nine shots, including six on goal, while Drew Stover made six saves. Erin Connolly led Wisconsin with three shots, and Jane Rogers added two.

Wisconsin held a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks but was unable to find the equalizer.

5. Follow the Badgers

Stay connected with Wisconsin women's soccer throughout the 2026 season by following the Badgers on Instagram and X at @BadgerWSoccer and on Facebook at Wisconsin Women's Soccer. Fans can also visit UWBadgers.com for the latest news, schedules, results, statistics and more.