Comes on Saturday afternoon Western University Hockey Association Finals All indicators pointed to this being a heavyweight battle between the top two teams in the country.of buckeyes was breaking badger Despite scoring in the first three games of the season, the Badgers erased a two-point deficit and defeated the Buckeyes in the final game of the regular season.
13:30 left in the first period. Casey O'Brien found Kirsten Sims I have a space in front of the internet, but I'm all alone.Sims moved from side to side and scored past the left side of the Ohio State goaltender. Raegan Kirk. It was the WCHA Player of the Year's 32nd goal of the season.
3 minutes later, lyla edwards Buried a shot from outside the left circle over his right shoulder. kirkincreasing the Badgers' lead to 2-0 under midway through the first period.
After the Buckeyes cut the lead to one point, Edwards struck again, this time making a long-range goal from the right side of the ice. The power play goal was the sophomore's 18th goal of the season.
The Badgers just build from there. O'Brien and captain britta curl The Badgers scored three straight points to extend their lead to 6-1.
For the Buckeyes, this was the most points they gave up all season.They will regroup to face the next winner. Duluth, Minnesota and university university Home ice on Saturday afternoon. Despite losing in the WCHA finals, the Buckeyes maintained the No. 1 seed. NCAA Tournament.
This is the Badgers' first WCHA title since 2021 and their 10th WCHA title thus far. The defending national champions will carry this momentum into the NCAA Tournament, with their first matchup against the winner on home ice. st lawrence and pennsylvania state university Saturday afternoon. Puck drop is set for 2:00 PM CST.
