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Badgers fall to Purdue in Big Ten Semifinal shootout
November 08, 2026 | Women's Soccer
Badgers Fall to Purdue in Big Ten Semifinal Shootout
Wisconsin and Purdue battle to a 2-2 draw before Boilermakers advance on penalty kicks
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Wisconsin women's soccer team battled No. 3 seed Purdue to a 2-2 draw in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Energizer Park. After 110 minutes of action, the Boilermakers advanced to the championship match with a 4-3 victory in penalty kicks.
Abby Ballek and Erin Connolly each found the back of the net for Wisconsin, while goalkeeper Drew Stover recorded five saves. Both teams finished with 16 shots, with the Badgers holding a 9-8 advantage in corner kicks.
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