MADISON, Wis. - The Green Bay women's soccer team (0-1-0) suffered a 1-0 loss in double overtime in Friday night's season opener against the Wisconsin Badgers (1-1-1) at McClimon Soccer Complex in Madison. It marked the second time in as many years the Phoenix played its in-state rivals to a one-goal contest. The Badgers move to 14-0-0 all time against the Phoenix with the victory.

Wisconsin's Taryn Francel scored the game winner in the second overtime after a knockdown off a corner kick in front of the goal. Wisconsin dominated the Phoenix in corners, as the Badgers had 23 to Green Bay's three.

Goalkeeper Maddie Drusch (Appleton, Wis.) had a solid game between the posts for the Phoenix, as the sophomore recorded six saves before allowing the score in double overtime. The Badgers fired 21 shots in the match, while the Phoenix managed six.

Leading the Phoenix on the offensive end was freshman midfielder Megan Braatz (Waukesha, Wis.), who had two shots, including a shot on goal.

The two teams not only battled each other, but the weather as well. The match was delayed for more than an hour in the second half due to heavy rain and lightning.

The Phoenix continues its five-match road trip to begin the 2009 season on Sunday when it travels to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers at 1 p.m. CT. Green Bay's home opener is on Sept. 13 when it hosts North Dakota State at Santaga Stadium.

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