Wisconsin Badgers
10-4-3, 6-3-2
Washington
11-2-4, 6-2-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 0 | 2 |
October 25, 2026 | Women's Soccer
Badgers earn second ranked win of the season
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin women's soccer (10-4-3, 6-3-2 Big Ten) closed out its regular-season home schedule with a 2-1 victory over No. 12 Washington (11-2-4, 6-2-3 Big Ten) on Sunday afternoon at McClimon Soccer Complex.
How It Happened
Wisconsin wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, striking in the 17th minute. Collin found the back of the net for her first career goal, with Erin Connolly and Abby Ballek picking up assists to give the Badgers an early 1-0 advantage.
16' | JADEA GETS HER CAREER FIRST Badgers 1 | Huskies 0 #OnWisconsin | @UWHealth https://t.co/tGXHO9oF09
— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) October 25, 2026
Washington answered in the 41st minute when Maylen Montoya scored her third goal of the season to even the match at 1-1.
Wisconsin responded almost immediately. Just 2:27 after Washington's equalizer, Connolly put the Badgers back in front in the 43rd minute, connecting off assists from Jenna Baumann and Delaney Cox. The goal marked Connolly's fifth of the season and sent Wisconsin into halftime with a 2-1 lead.
42' | Erin puts us back on top! Badgers 2 | Huskies 1 #OnWisconsin | @UWHealth https://t.co/PIZsSuvvJY
— Wisconsin Women's Soccer (@BadgerWSoccer) October 25, 2026
Second Half
The Badgers carried their advantage into the second half as Washington pushed for an equalizer. Wisconsin goalkeeper Drew Stover and the Badger defense held strong, limiting the Huskies to one shot on goal in the final 45 minutes.
Washington made one final push in the 88th minute, but Stover came up with a crucial save on Anna Menti's attempt to preserve the one-goal advantage.
Wisconsin held on for the 2-1 victory, securing its third straight win and beating Washington for the first time since 2018.
Up Next
Wisconsin closes out the regular season on Friday, Oct. 30, against Iowa. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Jadea Collin (1)
Assisted By: Erin Connolly , Abby Ballek
GOAL by WIS Collin, Jadea Assist by Connolly, Erin and Ballek, Abby.
16:24
Maylen Montoya (3)
GOAL by WAS Montoya, Maylen.
40:08
Erin Connolly (5)
Assisted By: Jenna Baumann , Delaney Cox
GOAL by WIS Connolly, Erin Assist by Baumann, Jenna and Cox, Delaney.
42:35
