Madison – The University of Wisconsin women’s hockey squad continued its unbeaten start to the 2026‑27 season with a decisive 7-0 victory over the Boston University Terriers on Friday night at LaBahn Arena. The Badgers, ranked No. 1 nationally and boasting a 3‑0‑0 record, displayed depth and firepower as six players found the back of the net.
Scoring spread and key moments
Freshman forward Rosalie Tremblay set the tone early, assisting Finley McCarthy’s first‑period goal that gave Wisconsin a 1‑0 lead. The second period saw senior forward Maggie Scannell open the scoring on a pass from Nela Lopušanová, then later provide the assist for Lopušanová’s inaugural Badger goal with 14:37 remaining in the period, extending the margin to 3‑0.
Just thirty seconds after Lopušanová’s strike, senior Ava Murphy received a feed from McCarthy and netted her first goal of the season, pushing the lead to 4‑0. Captain Kelly Gorbatenko added to the tally when she set up Cassie Hall, who scored with 8:41 left in the period, making it 5‑0.
Freshman Tremblay capped the second period by crossing the center line and scoring on a pass from Hannah Halverson, bringing the score to 6‑0. The third period remained scoreless until Lopušanová, the game’s standout freshman phenom, recorded her second goal of the night, her seventh of the season, with an assist from Scannell, finalizing the 7‑0 result.
Defensive dominance
Goaltender Ava McNaughton was flawless between the pipes, stopping all 22 shots she faced. Wisconsin outshot Boston University 47‑22, underscoring the Badgers’ control on both ends of the ice.
Celebrating tradition
Before the game, the program honored its storied past by raising the banner commemorating its ninth national championship. Alumni including Chloe Baker, Claire Enright, Vivian Jungels, Marianne Picard and McKayla Zilisch were recognized for their contributions to the Badgers’ legacy.
The Badgers also marked a statistical milestone: scoring five goals in a single period for the first time since September 27, 2025, when they faced Bemidji State. Six players recorded multi‑point games, with Halverson, Scannell and Lopušanová each posting three points.
Looking ahead
Wisconsin and Boston University will meet again tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the second game of the series, giving the Terriers a chance to respond and the Badgers an opportunity to extend their early‑season dominance.
Fans can catch the follow‑up matchup at LaBahn Arena, where the Badgers aim to continue building momentum toward another championship run.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
