Wisconsin women’s soccer (7-2-2) suffered a 3-1 loss to Rutgers (3-4-3) on Sunday afternoon at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, N.J. The Scarlet Knights opened the scoring early, and despite a strong effort from the Badgers, they could not recover.
Game summary
Rutgers struck first in the 10th minute when Ashley Baran netted a goal off an assist from Reilly McGlinn. Wisconsin answered quickly; less than six minutes later, forward Traub equalized with an unassisted right‑footed shot that found the top right corner.
The Badgers continued to press in the first half. Hailey Baumann, Traub and Margaret Sisk each recorded shots on goal, but Rutgers goalkeeper Olivia Bodmer kept the score level at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Second‑half action
Wisconsin came out aggressive in the second half, with Traub and KK Panella generating early chances. Rutgers reclaimed the lead in the 60th minute when Julia Joseph scored on a pass from Lilia Calvert, making it 2-1.
Rutgers’ goalkeeper Drew Stover made three key saves in the latter half, while Wisconsin searched for an equalizer. Delaney Cox’s shot on goal in the 77th minute was denied by Bodmer, and the Scarlet Knights added insurance in the 86th minute when Calvert scored again, sealing a 3-1 victory.
Individual performances
Traub led Wisconsin with four shots and two on target. Panella and Erin Connolly each logged three attempts. For Rutgers, Stover finished with three saves, and Bodmer’s goal‑keeping kept the Badgers at bay.
Looking ahead
Wisconsin will continue its road trip next Sunday, October 4, when the Badgers face Nebraska at 12:35 p.m. Central Time. The team will look to rebound from the loss and improve its standing in the Big Ten.
Fans can follow the upcoming matchup through the university’s athletics website and local sports outlets.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
