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Wisconsin Women's Hockey Edges Closer to WCHA Title with Win Over Minnesota State
Badgers score 3 goals in the first period to set the tone for a 5-1 victory over the Mavericks.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Wisconsin women's hockey team took a big step towards the WCHA title with a 5-1 win over Minnesota State on February 14th. The Badgers scored three goals in the first period to take control of the game, with goals from Lacey Eden, Cassie Hall, and three other players. Freshman goalie Rhyah Stewart had another strong performance, turning away 23 shots. The win keeps Wisconsin two points ahead of Ohio State in the WCHA standings with one series left.
Why it matters
Wisconsin is in a tight race for the WCHA regular season title, and this win over a conference rival keeps them in the driver's seat. The Badgers have overcome the loss of several top players to the Olympics, showing their depth and resilience as they close in on the championship.
The details
The Badgers scored three goals in the first period to take a commanding lead. Fifth-year senior Lacey Eden opened the scoring in the 9th minute, followed by the game-winning goal from junior Cassie Hall a few minutes later. Three other Wisconsin players also found the back of the net. Freshman goalie Rhyah Stewart continued her strong play, stopping 23 of 24 shots.
- The game was played on February 14, 2026.
- Wisconsin (27-3-2, 21-3-2 WCHA) maintains a 2-point lead over Ohio State (28-4, 22-4) with one series left in the regular season.
The players
Lacey Eden
A fifth-year senior forward for the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team.
Cassie Hall
A junior forward for the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team.
Rhyah Stewart
A freshman goaltender for the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team.
What’s next
Wisconsin will host St. Cloud State on February 21-22 in their final regular season series, while Ohio State wraps up the season at Bemidji State on February 20-21.
The takeaway
Wisconsin's dominant win over Minnesota State keeps them in control of the WCHA title race, showing the team's depth and resilience despite losing several top players to the Olympics. The Badgers are poised to claim the conference championship with one series left in the regular season.
