MADISON, Wis. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle between top-ranked teams, Ohio State rallied with two third-period goals to defeat Wisconsin 2-1 in a women’s NCAA Division I hockey game Saturday.

A crowd of 2,302 watched a scoreless duel until the final period. Wisconsin’s Lacey Eden broke the tie at 9:58, assisted by Kelly Gorbatenko. The Buckeyes responded swiftly, with Hilda Svensson scoring at 14:30 and Jordan Baxter netting the winner at 16:33. Emma Peschel assisted on both Ohio State goals.

Goaltenders dominated, with Ohio State’s Hailey MacLeod making 28 saves and Wisconsin’s Ava McNaughton stopping 38. The win improved Ohio State to 34-4, while Wisconsin fell to 31-4.