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Northwestern holds off No. 13 Wisconsin with 3-1 victory to end season

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Northwestern holds off No. 13 Wisconsin with 3-1 victory to end season
Summary

Northwestern Wildcats concluded their season with a 3-1 win against No. 13 Wisconsin on November 5, 2026. Peter Riesz scored all three goals for the Wildcats in his final college game. Wisconsin initially led after a goal from Roman Eisa, but Northwestern equalized with a penalty kick by Riesz in the second half. Momentum shifted as Riesz added two more goals, ultimately denying Wisconsin a chance at the Big Ten Tournament.

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  • •Northwestern ends season with a record of 6-6-4.
  • •Wisconsin fell to 10-3-4 after the match.
  • •Peter Riesz scored a hat trick in his final game.
  • •Wisconsin needs help from other teams to reach the Big Ten Tournament.
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  • 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Men’s Soccer: Northwestern stuns No. 13 Wisconsin in season closer
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Capping off a season of ups and downs, the ‘Cats took down a top-15 team for the second time this season.

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