Trending Now - Dexheimer's Overtime Goal Sends Team to Frozen Four!

WHO:

Wisconsin Badgers - The team that won the game.

Michigan State Spartans - The opposing team in the regional final.

Dexheimer - Senior captain who scored the overtime goal.

Trey Augustine - Goaltender for Michigan State.

Hauser - Goaltender for Wisconsin who stopped 24 shots.

WHAT:

Wisconsin Badgers - Achieved a 4-3 victory over Michigan State in the NCAA Regional Final.

Dexheimer - Scored the winning goal 24 seconds into overtime.

Wisconsin Badgers - Advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four for the first time since 2010.

Wisconsin Badgers - Record improved to 23 wins, 12 losses, and 2 ties (23-12-2) with the victory.

Michigan State Spartans - Held a record of 26 wins, 8 losses, and 2 ties (26-8-2) prior to the game.

WHERE:

DCU Center - The location of the NCAA Regional Final in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Las Vegas - The location of the NCAA Frozen Four scheduled for April 9 and 11, 2026.

WHEN:

March 28th, 2026 - Date of the NCAA Regional Final game.

April 9th and 11th, 2026 - Dates for the NCAA Frozen Four.

WHY:

Wisconsin Badgers - Came from behind to win the game after trailing 3-1 in the third period.

HOW:

Wisconsin Badgers - Scored two goals within 34 seconds to tie the game at 3-3 before Dexheimer's overtime goal.

(UPDATED March 29, 2026 17:08 UTC)

The Wisconsin Badgers secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Michigan State Spartans in the NCAA Regional Final held at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Saturday. Senior captain Dexheimer scored the winning goal just 24 seconds into overtime, leading the Badgers to their first Frozen Four appearance since 2010, while their record improved to 23 wins, 12 losses, and 2 ties. Michigan State, which held a record of 26 wins, 8 losses, and 2 ties prior to the game, had been leading 3-1 in the third period before Wisconsin rallied back with two quick goals to tie the game.