Notre Dame falls in opener at Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The 11th-ranked Fighting Irish couldn’t overcome a three-goal deficit despite outshooting the Badgers 41-15, falling to Wisconsin 5-3 on Saturday night at the Kohl Center (9,228).

Wisconsin goaltender Jared Moe made 38 saves to earn the win, including 18 saves in the first period when Notre Dame had a 19-5 advantage in shots on goal but trailed 3-1.

Ryder Rolston, Solag Bakich and Grant Silianoff scored for the…