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Wisconsin Badgers edge Penn State in OT, advance to title game
The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 4-3 in overtime at the Frozen Four. Kirsten Simms's overtime goal propelled Wisconsin to the national title game.
Wisconsin (34-4-2) overcame two first-period deficits against Penn State (33-6-0) in front of 5,176 fans. The Badgers and Nittany Lions clashed at the Frozen Four, where Wisconsin secured a narrow 4-3 victory in overtime. Despite holding a lead late in regulation, Wisconsin conceded a tying goal, necessitating Simms's heroics in overtime. Simms acknowledged her excitement that the goal advanced the team to the Sunday game. Head coach Mark Johnson noted the team did not start the game as planned, but finished as they hoped. Simms's game-winning goal was her 100th career goal.
Key Facts
- Wisconsin defeated Penn State 4-3 in overtime at the Frozen Four.
- The game was played in front of a record Frozen Four crowd of 5,176.
- Kirsten Simms scored the game-winning goal for Wisconsin.
- Simms tallied a game-high three points.
- Simms's game-winning goal was the 100th of her career.
- Simms has nineteen game-winning goals in her career, eighth-most in program history.
- Wisconsin overcame two first-period deficits.
- Wisconsin advances to the national title game.
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Research Sources
- Sports Illustrated — Wisconsin Badgers win Frozen Four thriller, reach title game