Wisconsin Women's Hockey Wins 2nd Straight National Title

When Ohio State tied the game at 2-2 in the third period Sunday, the Wisconsin Badgers had a choice: fold under pressure or rise to the moment. They chose to make history.

Claire Enright delivered the championship-winning goal with just over six minutes remaining, darting toward the net and banking a shot off the back post to give Wisconsin a 3-2 victory at the Frozen Four in University Park, Pennsylvania. The win secured the Badgers' second straight national title and their ninth overall.

Wisconsin and Ohio State have now met in four consecutive championship games, creating one of the most compelling rivalries in women's college sports. Between them, the two programs have claimed six straight national titles, pushing each other to new heights year after year.

The Badgers jumped ahead early with goals from Kelly Gorbatenko and Laney Potter in the first period. But Ohio State refused to quit, battling back in the third period with goals from Kassidy Carmichael and Jocelyn Amos to tie it at 2-2.

That's when Enright stepped up. Goaltender Ava McNaughton also starred for Wisconsin, turning away 34 shots to help preserve the victory.

The Bright Side

This rivalry represents everything great about women's sports right now. Instead of one dominant program running the table, we're watching two elite teams push each other to be better every single year.

Wisconsin finished the season 35-4-2, and Gorbatenko had a remarkable 50 goal contributions this year. But beyond the stats, these championship games have become must-watch events, drawing growing audiences to women's college hockey.

The Badgers have now won four of the last six possible titles (the 2020 Frozen Four was canceled due to COVID), cementing their legacy as a dynasty. Yet Ohio State keeps coming back stronger, ensuring that each championship is earned, never given.

Excellence breeds excellence, and these two programs are writing the playbook for competitive greatness in women's hockey.