Nela Lopusanova scores five goals for Wisconsin in NCAA women's hockey

Nela Lopusanova of the University of Wisconsin had a standout performance, scoring five goals and adding an assist in a 7-2 victory over St. Cloud State on November 1, 2026. This achievement marks her as only the second NCAA women's hockey rookie to score five or more goals in a single game, a feat last accomplished nearly 25 years ago. Lopusanova's goals included a natural hat trick in the first period, and she assisted on another goal scored by teammate Cassie Hall. With this performance, she is tied for the NCAA lead in goals and points this season. Wisconsin has a break next week before returning to action on November 14 and 15 against St. Thomas.

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