Wisconsin Badgers softball team lost 3-1 to Penn State in the first game of their series. Despite a strong start by Tessa Magnanimo, they struggled against Penn State pitcher Bridget Nemeth, managing only two hits.

By the Numbers
  • Tessa Magnanimo threw a complete game, allowing three earned runs and striking out three.
  • Brooke Kuffel hit her eighth home run of the season.
  • Ava Kuszak went 1-for-3 with a double, her 11th of the season.
Yes, But

The Badgers' offense struggled, recording just two hits in the game.

State of Play
  • Wisconsin fell to Penn State in the first game of the series.
  • Tessa Magnanimo showed resilience on the mound after a tough start.
  • The team's defense made key plays to support Magnanimo's performance.
What's Next

The Badgers will face Penn State again tomorrow at 1 PM, with the game broadcast on Big Ten Plus.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, Wisconsin's pitching and defense showed promise, while the offense will need to step up in future games to secure victories.