MADISON, WIS. –  In a tight defensive battle, Rutgers women's soccer and No. 22 Wisconsin played to a 0-0, double overtime draw on Friday evening in Madison.
 
The Scarlet Knights moved to an overall record of 6-1-4 and Big Ten mark of 2-0-2. The Badgers moved to 8-2-2 overall and 2-1-1 in league action.
 
QUICK STATS
Freshman goalkeeper Meagan McClelland notched the fourth shutout of her career and first in conference play, recording a save in the match. Junior midfielder Nicole Whitley led RU with two shots on goal in the match.
 
Wisconsin's Jordyn Bloom registered three saves in the stalemate, while Cameron Murtha posted the team's only shot on goal.
 
Rutgers edged Wisconsin, 8-7, in shots, including a 3-1 lead in shots on goal.
 
THE MATCH
Rutgers and Wisconsin began a defensive battle early in the match. Across the first period, the Scarlet Knights held the Badgers to just four shots on goal.
 
Returning from the break, RU rattled off five shots to lead the offensive attack, but UW's goalkeeper Bloom responded with five saves in the second period.
 
Despite extra time, the defensive battle ensued as either side could not break the stalemate.
 
UP NEXT
Rutgers remains on the road with a trip to Minnesota on Sunday for a 1 p.m. ET match.
 
KNIGHT NOTES

• Rutgers last five matches have entered overtime, as the Scarlet Knights hold a record of 2-0-3 in those contests. Overall, RU is 2-0-4 in overtime matches this year.
• The scoreless draw marked RU's first time being shut out this season, entering the match averaging 2.10 goals per game.
• Meagan McClelland picked up her first career shutout in Big Ten action, bringing her career total to four overall.
• The Scarlet Knights moved to a record of 2-0-1 on the road this season.

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