Badgers crush Orange, advance to Frozen Four

The top-ranked Badgers women’s hockey team rolled in the NCAA quarterfinals Saturday in front of jubilant fans at LaBahn Arena, defeating the Syracuse Orange 4-0. Wisconsin advances to the NCAA Frozen Four in Connecticut, where they’ll play Clarkson on Friday.

A sea of red-and-white clad Badger fans cheer Pankowski (19) after her first goal. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Badger fans cheer as Annie Pankowski (19), at center, celebrates her second of two goals. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Roque (18) scores as she sneaks the puck into the corner of the net. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Roque (18) and a teammate had a lot to celebrate during the game. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Feeling lucky, Badger fan MacKenzie Wheeler, 3, dons her St. Patrick's Day spirit for the game. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Roque (18) celebrates a goal with her teammates. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Badgers Abby Roque (18) and Britta Curl (17) charge the net against the Syracuse Orange. Photo by: Jeff Miller

The Badgers celebrate celebrate their 4-0 victory over the Syracuse Orange to advance to the NCAA frozen four. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Wisconsin player Alexis Mauermann (14) battles for control of the puck. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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