Wisconsin's hockey team reached the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010 with a 2-1 upset victory over North Dakota in Las Vegas. Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart in the first period, giving the Badgers a lead they wouldn't surrender.

Wisconsin, seeded third in their region with a 24-12-2 record, will face either Michigan or Denver in Saturday's championship. The victory marked Wisconsin's first NCAA tournament win against North Dakota after three previous losses, and came against a team that entered third nationally in scoring at 3.8 goals per game.

Daniel Hauser made 21 saves for Wisconsin, including a crucial glove save during a 6-on-5 situation with two minutes remaining. North Dakota's lone goal came from Ellis Rickwood in the final minute, but the Fighting Hawks went 0-for-5 on the power play, including a 5-on-3 opportunity. The Badgers dominated early, taking 18 shots in the first period while limiting North Dakota's high-powered offense.