Baylee's Blog: Matching up with the Mavs

Happy Gameday Badger Fans!!

Last weekend the Badgers endured a pretty physical battle against the University of North Dakota.

It was difficult to find much flow in Saturday's game due to a plethora of penalties, but the Badgers somehow managed to find the back of the net three times, thanks to Jenny Ryan, Sarah Nurse, and a gorgeous dangle by Annie Pankowski. The Cardinal and White defeated the Fighting Hawks 3-2.

Sunday's matchup was a nail-biter, remaining tied until the final minutes of the third period. Captain Sydney McKibbon tallied not one--but TWO goals--including the game winner. I asked the captain to walk us through her goals.

"It's was very exciting to score those two goals especially in such a tight game," McKibbon said.

"Credit goes to my teammates for making nice plays on both goals. On the first goal Jenny and I were on a two-on-one and she missed the net but luckily it bounced out to me and I was able to put it in the net. On the second one we were on the power play and Annie made a nice pass to me in the slot!"

You were the hero of the weekend Squid! So proud of you.

Tonight the Badgers will begin a two-game series against Minnesota State. After a successful week of practices, the Badgers are prepared for what's to come.

"I'm definitely expecting a hard fought battle," Ryan said of the Mavericks. "They have been playing teams really well lately and always seem to play hard until the last second."

The Badgers play tonight at 7:07 p.m. and Saturday at 3:07 p.m. Tonight also happens to be Student Night at LaBahn. The first 200 students to attend will receive free Badger women's hockey t-shirts. We hope to see you there!

Once again, thank you for being the best fans ever!

On Wisconsin!

-Baylee

University of Wisconsin Athletics

Baylee's Blog: Matching up with the Mavs

Related News

Players Mentioned

Sydney McKibbon

Sarah Nurse

Annie Pankowski

Jenny Ryan

Related Videos