Miller's last-minute goal-saving draw for Michigan

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Michigan men's soccer team extended its season with a late goal Nolan Miller With 42 seconds left, he broke into a 1-1 tie against Wisconsin and secured a spot in the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday (Nov. 3) at McClimon Track/Soccer Complex.

Miller's goal, his second of the season, was assisted by Joao Paulo Ramos And Uriel Zeitz. Ramos recorded his third assist of the season while Zeitz scored his first point of 2024. Isaiah Goldson made four saves in goal to keep the Wolverines in the game. Michigan outscored the Badgers 14-11 and scored a season-high 10 corners.

In rainy conditions, Wisconsin (7-5-3, 2-5-3) controlled possession early, scoring four shots in the first 20 minutes, two of which required saves from Goldson. Badger freshman Dean Boltz scored the first goal in the 33rd minute to give Wisconsin a 1-0 lead. Michigan (7-3-6, 2-3-5 Big Ten) responded with two quick shots but remained scoreless as the first half ended with the Wolverines trailing.

Michigan increased its pressure in the second half Bryce Blevins And Murphy Parker Everyone takes shots. As the game entered the final ten minutes, the Wolverines continued to control possession and create corner chances. Their persistence paid off in the final minute when Miller found the ball in a scramble in the Badgers penalty area and scored the equalizer. Michigan held out for the remaining 42 seconds to secure its first point after trailing by a game this season.

With the tie, Michigan advances to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament as a No. 7 seed and will face No. 2 seed Indiana on Thursday (November 7) at 1 p.m. at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.