LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's women's soccer team fought to a 0-0 draw with No. 20 Wisconsin on Sunday at Barbara Hibner Stadium, leaving the Huskers unbeaten in regulation in six of their 12 matches this season.
The result moved Nebraska to 3-3-6 overall and 1-2-3 in Big Ten play. Wisconsin, ranked No. 20, fell to 7-2-3 and 3-1-2 in conference action.
Defense and goalkeeping carry Nebraska
Avery Gillahan started in goal for the Huskers and recorded her fourth shutout of the season, making six saves to preserve the clean sheet. Wisconsin goalkeeper Drew Stover also earned a shutout, turning away three attempts.
Nebraska produced pressure at times but managed just three shots on target. Ava Makovicka, Nathalie Lewis and Carson Bohonek each registered shots that tested the Badger defense.
- Shots: Wisconsin 21, Nebraska 10
- Shots on goal: Wisconsin 6, Nebraska 3
- Shutouts this season for Nebraska: 5 overall team shutouts
What this means for the Huskers
The defensive performance continued a season-long trend: Nebraska has allowed two goals or fewer in all but one match this year. The draw keeps the Huskers competitive in the Big Ten standings as they head into a pair of conference road games.
Nebraska will travel east for Big Ten matches at Maryland on Oct. 8 and Rutgers on Oct. 11. Both matches will stream on Big Ten Plus, offering Husker fans an opportunity to follow the team while it seeks momentum away from home.
| Team | Record (Overall) | Big Ten |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3-3-6 | 1-2-3 |
| Wisconsin (No. 20) | 7-2-3 | 3-1-2 |
Coach and team officials will likely point to the defensive resilience as a foundation to build on, but the Huskers will need to generate more consistent offense on the road if they hope to climb the conference standings. The upcoming matches present a chance to do that against two Big Ten opponents before returning home later in the month.
Reporting from Lincoln.
