Zachemski's 90th-minute goal wins it for No. 13 Wisconsin

Tuesday, October 20

Madison, WI

5 p.m.

Wisconsin Badgers

9-2-3, 2-2-3

Evansville

3-8-2, 2-1-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Evansville	0	1	1
Wisconsin	0	2	2

Emile Kisse celebrates a goal against Evansville

October 20, 2026 | Men's Soccer

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Badgers take 2-1 victory over Aces

By: Ella Stufft

MADISON, Wis. – The No. 13 Wisconsin men's soccer team (9-2-3, 2-2-3 B1G) scored in the final minute to earn a 2-1 win over the Evansville Aces (3-8-2, 2-1-0 MVC) on Tuesday night. Emile Kisse and Matthew Zachemski scored goals in the victory.

How it Happened:
The first half saw both teams trading possession with neither side recording a shot on goal.

The Aces came out of the break firing, putting two shots on goal before finding the back of the net in the 51st minute to take the 1-0 lead.

Wisconsin responded quickly as Emile Kisse fired a shot past Evansville's keeper in the 55th minute to bring the score to one-all. Joon Han earned the assist.

WHAT A BEAUTY FROM KISSE 🚀🔥 https://t.co/Pp2Qvf7jPN
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) October 20, 2026

Both teams continued to trade scoring opportunities throughout the second half. Matthew Zachemski sent two shots towards the net, but was unable to get past Evansville's keeper.

With time running out, the Badgers brought pressure with multiple corner kicks. Wisconsin was awarded a penalty kick with 21 seconds remaining in the match. Zachemski took the PK for the Badgers and sent it to the top left corner of the net to put the Badgers ahead.

Ice in his veins 🥶 https://t.co/ppsKMSvXMB
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) October 21, 2026

Key Notes:

Wisconsin went 4-0-0 during its homestand and extended its home unbeaten streak to 14 games (12-0-2) dating back to the last five games of last season.
Tonight was Wisconsin's ninth win, its most in a season during the Neil Jones era.
Matthew Zachemski scored his fifth goal of the season to tie for the team lead with Markie Hrvojevic.

Up Next: Wisconsin returns to Big Ten play when it travels to University Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Oct. 24 to face Penn State. Kickoff at Jeffrey Field is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The match will stream on B1G+ with live updates available @BadgerMSoccer on X and Instagram.