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Ava McNaughton recovers as Wisconsin prepares for home opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:52 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Ava McNaughton recovers as Wisconsin prepares for home opener

Summary

Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton is on the mend following a lower body injury sustained during the season opener against St. Lawrence on September 25. She left the game tied 2-2 and was thought to be day-to-day. Badgers associate head coach Dan Koch reported that McNaughton has been practicing this week and may be available for the home opener against Boston University on October 1-2. Rhyah Stewart recorded a shutout in the series finale, demonstrating depth in the goaltending position.

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Status Watch

•McNaughton suffered injury during season opener against St. Lawrence.
•She was deemed day-to-day but has started practicing.
•Rhyah Stewart recorded her first shutout in the series finale.
•Wisconsin's home opener is scheduled for October 1-2.
•The program will raise its national championship banner at the game.

Latest Updates

10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin goaltender Ava McNaughton is recovering nicely | Update

What they're saying

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Senior Ava McNaughton left Wisconsin's season opener Sept. 25 with a lower body injury, but the prospect for a quick return sounds promising.
— Yahoo Sports

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