Coming off an impressive road sweep of the Mercyhurst Lakers, the Badgers looked to continue their hot start to the season as they faced off against the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. UMD came into the series ranked No. 4 in the nation, setting the stage for a powerhouse matchup in Madison against the No. 2 ranked Badgers.
The Badgers struck first and struck quickly during the opening period of Saturday’s match as junior Presley Norby netted a goal within the first four minutes. Fifth year senior Annie Pankowski would also score, giving the Badgers a commanding 2–0 lead at the conclusion of the first period.