(UW ATHLETICS) MADISON – The Wisconsin women’s soccer team fell 2-1 to Purdue in its Big Ten opener on Thursday night at McClimon.
How it Happened
First Half
The Badgers came out aggressive and earned a penalty kick in just the 3rd minute, but couldn’t convert.
Purdue capitalized shortly after, striking in the 7th minute to take the early lead.
Wisconsin controlled the half, out-shooting the Boilermakers (11-4) and holding a 6-0 advantage in corners, but went into the break trailing 1-0.
Second Half
Purdue added on in the 75th minute but the Badgers weren’t out of it yet. In the 81st minute Erin Connolly completed a pass from Ella Ottey with a header into the bottom left of the net.
Wisconsin was unable to complete the comeback despite leading in shots (20-7), shots on goal (8-3) and corners (14-0).
Up Next
UW will travel to face the Ohio State Buckeyes for their first conference road trip of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday Sept. 18th
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