No. 19 Wisconsin earns 2-1 win over Michigan

Friday, October 30

Madison, WI

7 p.m.

Wisconsin Badgers

10-2-4, 3-2-4

Michigan

3-7-5, 0-5-4

Team	1	2	Final F
Michigan	0	1	1
Wisconsin	0	2	2

Ellis Jones celebrates a goal against Michigan

October 30, 2026 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Badgers finish undefeated at home during the regular season

By: Ella Stufft

MADISON, Wis. – The No. 19 Wisconsin men's soccer team (10-2-4, 3-2-4 B1G) celebrated Senior Night with a 2-1 win over Michigan (3-7-5, 0-5-4 B1G) on Friday. With the win, the Badgers finished the home regular season undefeated at McClimon (8-0-2). Senior defenders Joaquin Torres and Ellis Jones notched goals in the win.

How it Happened:

The Badgers came out of the gate hot, with junior Matthew Zachemski putting the first shot on goal in the 10th minute. Michigan responded with a shot moments later, but Judewellin Michel made a diving save to keep the game scoreless.

Michel with an incredible save to start the night! 🙌🔥 https://t.co/AfJggZadTC
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) October 31, 2026

Wisconsin outshot the Wolverines 9-4 in the first half, putting three shots on goal to UM's one.

A give-and-go in the 55th minute set senior Joaquin Torres up for a shot inside the box. Torres buried the goal to give the Badgers the 1-0 lead. Roman Eisa and Aidan Martinez earned assists.

A little give-and-go for the lead!!! https://t.co/rCC2T1rDcQ
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) October 31, 2026

Two minutes later Joon Han sent a beautiful ball into the box on a free kick, which Ellis Jones headed into the back of the net to double the lead.

A beautiful header from our Captain 🤯 https://t.co/Nzawo7xJzK
— Wisconsin Men's Soccer (@BadgerMSoccer) October 31, 2026

Michigan was awarded a penalty kick in the 90th minute, and Grayson Elmquist found the back of the net to put Michigan on the board.

Key Notes:

UW's eight wins at home are its most in the regular season since the 2016 Badgers posted a 9-0-1 record at McClimon.
Wisconsin improved its unbeaten at home streak to 17 matches dating back to the 2025 season.
10 regular-season wins is the most for Wisconsin in the Neil Jones coaching era, and most since the 2016 season.

Up Next: Wisconsin will wrap up its regular season on Wednesday, Nov. 4 when it travels to Northwestern. Kickoff in Evanston, Illinois is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT. The match will stream on B1G+ with live updates available @BadgerMSoccer on X and Instagram.