Pioneers Outlast Badgers 2-1 at T-Mobile Arena

Denver defeated Wisconsin 2-1 at T-Mobile Arena, a game decided by the Pioneers' ability to hold the line when the Badgers pressed hardest.

One goal made the difference — and in a contest this tight, that margin reflected a night where neither side gave an inch. Wisconsin pushed for the equalizer; Denver refused to crack.

For Denver, surviving a one-goal test on neutral ice is the kind of result that hardens a team for what's ahead. For Wisconsin, the margin stings — but the performance says they're closer than the scoreboard shows.