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Badgers sweep PSU, but polls favor Nittany Lions
10 Mar
Summary
- Wisconsin swept Penn State on the road, securing crucial points.
- Despite the sweep, Wisconsin only rose one spot in the USCHO poll.
- Wisconsin awaits Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
Wisconsin's men's hockey team secured a crucial road sweep against Penn State, an accomplishment that earned them six valuable Big Ten points. This victory virtually guarantees their place in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Coach Mike Hastings expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, noting their goal to reciprocate the earlier sweep they suffered at home.
However, the national polling results presented an unusual scenario. In the USCHO poll, Wisconsin advanced only one spot to No. 10, while Penn State experienced a four-spot fall, resulting in both teams sharing the tenth position. This marks Wisconsin's return to the top ten after a prior dip in rankings following a series loss to Minnesota.
Similarly, the USA Hockey poll saw Penn State drop four places after their defeat, while Wisconsin maintained its No. 11 ranking. The Badgers are now set to face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in Madison. The winner will advance to the semifinals.
