Joy Dunne's late goal lifts Buckeyes to second national title in three years
DURHAM, N.H. (WCMH) -- In a rematch of the 2023 title game, this time it's Ohio State back on top with the Buckeyes winning, 1-0, over Wisconsin in the national championship game at Whittemore Center Arena on Sunday afternoon.
True freshman Joy Dunne scored the lone goal at the 12:50 mark of the third period with Hannah Bilka and Cayla Barnes credited for the assist. Ohio State's Raygan Kirk made 26 saves in goal.
The win marks Ohio State's second national championship in three years and avenges last year's 1-0 loss to the Badgers, who were looking to be the first team to win back-to-back titles since Clarkson in 2018. The all-WCHA match-up was Ohio State's third consecutive appearance in the national championship game.
This was the sixth meeting of the season between the two teams and the win was Ohio State's first-ever over the Badgers in the NCAA tournament.
The Buckeyes finish the 2023-24 campaign with a 35-4-0 record, extending a program record for wins in a single season.