Huskies Secure Big Ten Tournament Berth With Win Over Michigan

Monday, October 26

Ann Arbor, Mich.

4:00 p.m. PT

University of Washington

9-3-3, 5-1-2

Michigan

3-6-5, 0-4-4

Team	1	2	Final F
Washington	1	0	1
Michigan	0	0	0

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October 26, 2026 | Men's Soccer

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – No. 7 Washington earned a big three points in conference play, taking down Michigan 1-0 on Monday evening. The Huskies improve to 9-3-3 and 5-1-2 in Big Ten play.

Washington is now tied atop the conference standings with both Michigan State and Indiana with two games to play. All three teams sit with 17 points and 5-1-2 records in conference games.

The Huskies were once again the aggressor, tallying 16 shots, including 11 in the opening period to just three from Michigan.

Washington's constant pressure paid off in the final minute of the first half when Jake Goetting went on a stellar run and finished the play of with an even better finish. The first year launched a curling shot from just inside the corner of the 18-yard box, scoring his second goal of the year and the game winner.

Asher Hestad earned the assist on the play.

The Huskies didn't stop in the second half. Washington levied five more shots on the Wolverines' net. Michigan had its chances, but the Husky defense, anchored by Stockton Short, had an answer for every opportunity.

Short finished the day with five saves, including multiple critical diving saves to keep the Wolverines off the scoresheet.

It's Short's third solo shutout this season and the fifth shutout for the Huskies this season.

Short, along with Egor Akulov, Asher Hestad, Zach Ramsey, Kevin Hernandez, Zack Meier, Shaun Brun, and Connor Lofy played the full 90 minutes in the match.

Chad Sovde made his third start of the season, playing 30 minutes in the match. Cameron Cruz, Carter Gay, and Gabe Fernandez each featured as substitutes as well.

Washington returns to action on Friday night as the Huskies host Maryland for senior night and the final regular season home match at Husky Soccer Stadium.

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