No. 5 Ohio State Rallies Past Badgers 3-2 in Madison

Saturday, October 19

Madison, WI

8 p.m.

Ohio State

10-1-2, 5-1-1

University of Wisconsin

6-5-2, 1-5-2

Ohio St.

Wisconsin

Photo by: Jay LaPrete

No. 5 Ohio State Rallies Past Badgers 3-2 in Madison

10/19/2024 10:24:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No. 5 Ohio State (10-1-2, 5-1-1) rallied to win 3-2 at Wisconsin (6-5-2, 1-5-2) Saturday at McClimon Memorial Track/Soccer Complex in Madison.

How it Happened
In the 27', Ohio State was called for a handball in the box. The Badgers were awarded a penalty kick with Matthew Zachemski taking the shot and scoring in the low right corner of the net for a 1-0 lead.

Michael Adedokun scored his seventh goal of the year off a free kick just outside the box on the left side in the 38'. Adedokun was fouled on the play that led to the free kick and nearly drew a penalty kick.

38' | Adedokun delivers the equalizer. The Buckeyes are tied 1-1. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/MWW9SNTvjZ
— Ohio State Men's Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 20, 2024

The score was Adedokun's 10^th goal as a Buckeye over the last two seasons. He has 14 career scores combined with the four he scored in three seasons at Dayton.

Parker Grinstead put the Buckeyes on top, 2-1, after he scored from right out front on an Adedokun cross from the left side in the 61'. Grinstead has three goals this season and 11 for his career. Adedokun owns both the team lead in goals (7) and assists (7) this season.

61' | Grinstead finds the back of the net to push the Buckeyes to a 2-1 lead. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/nmTfrNd9oT
— Ohio State Men's Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 20, 2024

In the 64', the Badgers were awarded a second penalty kick after David Wrona was called for a foul in the box. Wisconsin's Ryan Quintos scored on the penalty shot after Ohio State goal keeper Patrick McLaughlin got a piece of the effort but not enough to keep it out of the lower left corner of the net.

Tanner Creech then scored his first of the season in the 80' to put the Buckeyes back on top. Deylen Vellios was credited with the assist, his sixth of the season and ninth career.

80' | Tanner Creech scores his first goal of the season. The Buckeyes lead 3-2. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/U3d2BAGoEG
— Ohio State Men's Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 20, 2024

McLaughlin (5-1-1) got the call in net for the second-consecutive match. He was credited with two saves in the win while Ohio State's defense allowed 12 Wisconsin shots overall.

75' | McLaughlin with an amazing save to keep the game tied 2-2. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/96Zyeoo5TH
— Ohio State Men's Soccer (@OhioStateMSOC) October 20, 2024

Up Next:
The Buckeyes return to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for the final pair of home matches before the regular-season finale at Maryland Nov. 3. Northwestern is next up for Ohio State Oct. 25 (7 p.m./B1G+) before Ohio State celebrates senior night against Michigan State Oct. 29 (6 p.m./BTN).

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