(UW ATHLETICS) UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – The No. 13 Wisconsin men’s soccer team (9-2-4, 2-2-4 B1G) picked up a point in conference play after ending in a 2-2 draw against Penn State (2-8-3, 0-6-3 B1G). The Badgers’ two goals came courtesy of Gianluca Del Priore and Emile Kisse.
How it Happened:
The Badgers brought pressure early, forcing Penn State’s Daniel Peluffo-Wiese to make three saves in the first 10 minutes of the game.
Penn State got on the scoreboard first after Noah Förster’s goal in the 37th minute. The Nittany Lions took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
After outshooting Penn State 6-2 through the first 45 minutes, the Badgers came out firing out of the break. Gianluca Del Priore found the back of the net seven minutes into the second half to bring the match to one-all.
Wisconsin came close to taking the lead in the 78th minute when Matthew Zachemski’s shot went off the right post. Just four minutes later junior Emile Kisse put the Badgers ahead after depositing his own rebound into the net.
Penn State found the equalizer and the game’s final score in the 86th minute.
Key Notes:
- Senior Gianluca Del Priore notched his first goal as a Badger.
- Emile Kisse’s fifth goal of the season is tied with Markie Hrvojevic and Zachemski for the team lead.
Up Next: Wisconsin returns to Madison for Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 30 against Michigan. Kickoff against the Wolverines is set for 7 p.m. CT, with admission free to all at McClimon Soccer Complex.
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