The Wisconsin Badgers are continuing their dream run in the NCAA Tournament. They defeated No. 2 North Dakota, 2-1, in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday.
Badgers Secure Victory Over North Dakota
Wisconsin’s two first-period goals within 30 seconds set an early tone. Mike Hastings’ team then held North Dakota at bay until the final minutes. With an empty net, the Fighting Hawks scored to cut the Badgers’ lead to one.
Wisconsin held on to the final buzzer, completing the improbable upset.
Road to the Championship
The Badgers entered the NCAA Tournament ranked 12th. They defeated No. 3 Michigan State in the quarterfinals and No. 2 North Dakota in the semifinals.
They will face Denver, which outlasted No. 1 Michigan in two overtimes in Thursday’s other semifinal.
Championship Game Details
The Badgers will vie for their first national title since 2006.
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