University of Wisconsin‑Madison women’s soccer celebrated a double honor week as junior defender Hailey Baumann and senior goalkeeper Drew Stover received Big Ten awards for their play during the Badgers’ 1‑1‑1 start to the 2026 season.

Baumann earns Defensive Player of the Week

Baumann was recognized as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after anchoring the Badgers’ backline in two matches. She logged the full 180 minutes against No. 9 BYU and Marquette, helping Wisconsin keep a clean sheet in a 1‑0 victory over the Cougars. In the same BYU game, Baumann scored the game‑winning goal in the 80th minute, her first of the season. She has started every match this year, accumulating 270 minutes on the field.

Stover shares Co‑Goalkeeper of the Week honors

Senior goalkeeper Drew Stover was named Big Ten Co‑Goalkeeper of the Week after starting both of Wisconsin’s games during the award period. He recorded a shutout against No. 9 BYU, making four saves in the 1‑0 win, and added two saves in the 1‑1 draw with Marquette. Stover has also started all three matches this season, totaling 270 minutes, six saves and a .670 goals‑against average.

Looking ahead to Senior Day

The Badgers hope to carry the momentum into Senior Day when they host the University of Illinois‑Chicago on Sunday, Aug. 30, at the McClimon Soccer Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m., and the match will be streamed on B1G+.

Both Baumann and Stover have been praised by coach Jeff Judkins for their leadership and consistency early in the season. Their performances underscore the Badgers’ defensive strength as the team seeks to improve its standing in the competitive Big Ten conference.

Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.