MADISON, Wis. - The U.S. National Under-18 Team was defeated by the University of Wisconsin, 6-0, tonight at Kohl Center.

Wisconsin made it 4-0 at the 6:50 mark of the second period. The U.S. upped the pressure as it went on its first power play of the contest moments after the Wisconsin goal and nearly got on the board off a Sammy Nelson (Maple Grove, Minn.) shot. Nelson, once again, nearly opened the scoring for the U.S. at with 4:15 to play in the second off a wrap around chance, but starting Badger goaltender Eli Pulver got his paddle on it.

Although a goal was scored against in the middle 20, the U.S. found a groove and held strong defensively with only six shots allowed. The offense saw a slight spark as well and tallied nine shots on net, three more than it did in the first period.

Wisconsin, however, netted its fifth goal 2:56 into the third frame to extend its lead. The Badgers added one more with 1:53 to play as the U.S. fell, 6-0.

Carrithers turned aside 17 shots in the first 27:23, while Brady Knowling (Chicago, Ill.) stopped 21 in 32:37.

The U18s return back to USA Hockey Arena next Friday, Oct. 17, as it hosts Lake Superior State University. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET and tickets are available at USAHockeyNTDP.com/tix or by calling the box office at 734-453-8400.