Wisconsin and Ohio State Clash in NCAA Hockey Championship

The two women's hockey powerhouses meet for the 17th time in the last 4 years with the national title on the line.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:05am

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The Wisconsin Badgers and Ohio State Buckeyes will face off in the NCAA women's hockey championship game, continuing their intense rivalry that has seen the top two teams in the country meet in the title game in each of the last four seasons.

Why it matters

The Wisconsin-Ohio State matchup is one of the fiercest rivalries in college sports, with the two programs consistently ranked among the best in the nation and battling for supremacy year after year. This championship game represents the culmination of their ongoing competitive feud.

The details

Over the last 16 meetings between Wisconsin and Ohio State, both teams have been ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the country. The two programs have met in the NCAA championship game in each of the last four seasons, making this year's matchup a highly anticipated rubber match.

  • The NCAA women's hockey championship game will take place on March 22, 2026.

The players

Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin women's hockey team is a perennial powerhouse, having won multiple national championships and consistently ranking among the top programs in the country.

Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State women's hockey team has also emerged as one of the elite programs in the nation, regularly competing with Wisconsin for the top spot and meeting them in the championship game.

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The takeaway

The Wisconsin-Ohio State rivalry in women's hockey has become one of the most anticipated matchups in college sports, with the two powerhouses consistently battling for the national championship. This year's title game represents the latest chapter in their ongoing competitive feud.