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Kelly Gorbatenko scores four as Wisconsin Badgers defeat St. Cloud State Huskies
Badgers win 9-2 in dominant performance
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Wisconsin Badgers forward Kelly Gorbatenko scored four goals to lead her team to a 9-2 victory over the St. Cloud State Huskies. Lacey Eden and Charlotte Pieckenhagen also found the back of the net for the Badgers, while Sydney Lamb and Grace Wolfe scored for the Huskies.
Why it matters
The win extends the Badgers' winning streak to four games, showcasing their offensive firepower and strong team play. For the Huskies, the loss is a setback as they look to build momentum in the second half of the season.
The details
The Badgers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Charlotte Pieckenhagen, but the Huskies quickly tied it up with a goal from Sydney Lamb. Gorbatenko then scored late in the first period to give the Badgers a 2-1 lead. In the second period, the Badgers exploded for four unanswered goals, including two more from Gorbatenko, to take a commanding 6-1 lead. The Huskies scored early in the third period to make it 7-2, but the Badgers added two more goals, including Gorbatenko's fourth of the game, to seal the 9-2 victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
- The Badgers scored the opening goal in the first period at the 3:41 mark.
- The Huskies tied the game at 1-1 in the first period at the 8:03 mark.
- Gorbatenko scored the go-ahead goal for the Badgers at the end of the first period.
- The Badgers scored four goals in the second period, taking a 6-1 lead.
The players
Kelly Gorbatenko
A forward for the Wisconsin Badgers who scored four goals in the game.
Charlotte Pieckenhagen
A forward for the Wisconsin Badgers who scored two goals in the game.
Lacey Eden
A forward for the Wisconsin Badgers who scored two goals in the game.
Sydney Lamb
A forward for the St. Cloud State Huskies who scored one goal in the game.
Grace Wolfe
A forward for the St. Cloud State Huskies who scored one goal in the game.
What they’re saying
“This was a dominant performance by our team. Kelly really stepped up and led the way, but it was a true team effort.”
— Laney Potter, Assistant Coach, Wisconsin Badgers (therinklive.com)
What’s next
The teams will face off again on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11 p.m. CST at La Bahn Arena, giving them a chance to make adjustments and compete in a rematch.
The takeaway
The Badgers' offensive firepower and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Huskies, showcasing the team's depth and ability to win convincingly. However, the Huskies will look to rebound in the rematch and prove they can compete with one of the top teams in the conference.
