
MADISON, Wis. - The No. 19 Wisconsin men’s soccer team (5-2-2, 0-2-2 B1G) will play its fifth consecutive ranked opponent on Friday night against No. 15 Washington (6-3-1, 3-1-0 B1G). The match at Husky Soccer Stadium is set to kick off at 9 p.m. CT.
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Last week, Wisconsin competed in two matches, ending with a draw against No. 2 Indiana at McClimon Soccer Complex and losing to No. 11 Michigan State on the road. The match against Indiana saw both teams showcase their strong defenses, resulting in a 1-1 draw after each team scored in the second half. On Friday, the Badgers faced a setback with a first-half red card, which contributed to their 3-0 defeat by the Spartans; it marked the first time Wisconsin's defense allowed more than one goal in a match.
Defender Isaac Brown-Samper scored his first collegiate goal against Indiana, converting a loose ball from a corner kick. He previously earned his first point with an assist against Milwaukee on October 7.
Washington enters the match on a two-game winning streak, having defeated No. 3 Ohio State and No. 22 Rutgers, boasting a combined goal differential of 8-1. Their only conference loss came against No. 2 Indiana in a tight 1-0 match. Zach Ramsey, a third-year player, leads NCAA Division 1 soccer with 31 points and 14 goals. Additionally, Stockton Short has been the starting goalkeeper for Washington, recording a 0.600 save percentage.
Historically, the Badgers are looking for their first win against Washington, who holds a 6-0-1 record against Wisconsin. Last season, the Badgers lost to the eventual National Champions, 2-0, in Madison.
Fans can follow the match against the Huskies through a live stream on B1G+, while live stats will be available on Washington's men’s soccer schedule at gohuskies.com. Updates will also be shared on social media at @BadgerMSoccer on X and @badgermsoccer on Instagram.